1. John 11:35 u Heb. 5:7 u Luke 19:41 1.There are three occasion where it is stated that Jesus shed tears 2.Each of the three has its own significance & circumstance 3.These all show that he was human – had feelings 4.Isaiah foretold of his sorrow: Isa 53:3 He is despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him; He was despised, and we did not esteem Him.

2. John 11:35 u Heb. 5:7 u Luke 19:41

3. I.Tears of Sympathy (John 11:35)

4. Tears of Sympathy (John 11:35) A.The Context: 1.Lazarus was sick (vv. 1-2) 2.Appeal of Mary and Martha (v. 3) 3.Loved Lazarus (v. 5) 4.Lazarus died (v. 14) 5.Lord announced that Lazarus will rise again (v. 23) 6.When met Martha – much weeping (vv. 31-33) 7.Jesus groaned (angered v. 33) & troubled (v. 33) at death and its destruction 8.Took Jesus to where they laid him (v. 34) 9.Groaned within himself (v. 38)

5. Tears of Sympathy (John 11:35) A.The Context: B.The Text: 1.“This is the shortest verse in the Bible, but no verse carries more meaning in it” (A. T. Robertson) 2.“Wept” – shed tears a.“…shed tears' might have better conveyed the difference between the word here used and that twice employed in John 11:33 [klaioo (NT:2799)], and there properly rendered ‘weeping’ -denoting the loud wail for the dead, while that of Jesus consisted of silent tears” (Jamison, Faussett and Brown) b.Yet it was observable to those around (v. 36) 3.In sympathy for Mary and Martha (cf. vv. 31-33)

6. Tears of Sympathy (John 11:35) A.The Context: B.The Text: C.The Meaning: 1.Shows how much he loved him (vv. 36, 5) 2.Shows the closeness of friendship 3.Shows that Jesus was a man – human 4.Shows that he was a person of compassion and tenderness 5.Shows that he was sympathy for us (Heb. 4:15-16) 6.Shows an example to follow (cf. Rom. 12:15)

7. I.Tears of Sympathy (John 11:35) II.Tears of Anguish (Heb. 5:5-9)

8. Tears of Anguish (Heb. 5:5-9) A.The Occasion: 1.Evidently – the garden of Gethsemane a.Matt. 26:36-45 b.Luke 22:41-46 2.Hebrew writer adds the matter of tears (v. 7) a.“This word does not mean ‘weeping,’ as the word ‘crying’ does familiarly with us. It rather means an outcry, the voice of wailing and lamentation. It is the cry for help of one who is deeply distressed, or in danger; and refers here to the ‘earnest petition’ of the Saviour when in the agony of Gethsemane or when on the cross” (Barnes) b.“’Loud crying’ describes the screams and yells of someone in extremity crying for help. ‘Tears’ running down his cheeks are visible manifestations of grief or hurt” (Garreth L. Reese)

9. Tears of Anguish (Heb. 5:5-9) A.The Occasion: B.The Reason: 1.Weeping over the prospects of his own death (v. 7) 2.As a man facing the cross – was filled with mental anguish as any human being would 3.He knew he was about the drink a bitter cup 4.Willingly did so – because of his love for fallen man – and his obedience to the Father

10. Tears of Anguish (Heb. 5:5-9) A.The Occasion: B.The Reason: C.The Lesson: 1.Learned obedience through suffering (v. 8) 2.Tears of Jesus – not a substitute for his own obedience 3.Even the tears of the Son of God could not change God’s purpose and plan 4.Our tears are not a substitute for obedience (Matt. 7:21) 5.Shows the path of obedience is not always easy

11. I.Tears of Sympathy (John 11:35) II.Tears of Anguish (Heb. 5:5-9) III.Tears of Sorrow (Luke 19:41-44)

12. Tears of Sorrow (Luke 19:41-44) A.The View: 1.On Sunday of Passion week (vv. 28-44) 2.Descending from the Mt. of Olives (v. 37) 3.Came near the city (v. 41) 4.Day of destruction is coming (vv. 43-44)

13. Tears of Sorrow (Luke 19:41-44) A.The View: B.The Reaction: 1.Wept over the city (v. 41) a.“Wail aloud” (Stongs) b.“Burst into tears” – Probably audible weeping (Robertson) 2.Weeping over lost souls & missed opportunities

14. Tears of Sorrow (Luke 19:41-44) A.The View: B.The Reaction: C.The Point: 1.If they had only known (v. 42) a.You could have prevented this! b.If known things that make for peace (Messiah) (v. 42) c.If known time of visitation (v. 44) 2.“Even you” (v. 42) – with all your sin, stubbornness, & rebellion – still had the opportunity! 3.Hidden from your eyes (v. 42) a.Blinded and ignorant by their own prejudice! b.This could have been prevented – but wouldn’t listen!! 4.Sad when tragedy can’t be helped – but sadder when it could have been prevented & warnings ignored!

15. If you had only known The Urgency of Correcting Your Life The Danger of Worldly Friends The Opportunities Missed – To Grow The Importance of Discipline Danger of Marrying One Doesn’t Fear God The Keys to a Great Marriage The Value of Faithful Worship

16. I.Tears of Sympathy (John 11:35) II.Tears of Anguish (Heb. 5:5-9) III.Tears of Sorrow (Luke 19:41-44)