Friday, December 26, 2014

Jesus Wept – v2

that was all, Jesus wept,
but that was enough
He walked as we did
He understands our loss,
the pain we carry
when we lose a loved one
those of our flesh
those in our love.

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edited December 26, 2014
Jesus Wept – v2

written at funeral for Susan Lynn McNally Smith
&
November 16, 2011
Jesus Wept
John 11:35
bible study with Jean Anocibar
John 11:1-16
The Death of Lazarus
John 11:17-37
Jesus Comforts the Sisters
John 11:38-44
Jesus Raises Lazarus From the Dead
November 16, 2011
&
July 15, 2010
God Wept
Genesis 22:1-19
Abraham faithful in sacrificing
his first born son Isaac,
God providing substitute lamb;
Christ becoming the sacrificial lamb
with no substitution;
the pain of the Father on Good Friday
when his son died for us.
&
Hebrews 10:1-14
Christ was the one priest able to make
one sacrifice for all time
&
John 11:32-44
John 11:35
“Jesus wept” for his friend Lazarus,
though he knew he would rise
&
Jeremiah 31:15
Rachel crying for her children
who are no more


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