Topical Encyclopedia The sorrow of Jesus is a profound theme in the New Testament, reflecting His deep compassion, empathy, and the weight of His mission. This sorrow is not merely an emotional response but is deeply connected to His divine purpose and His identification with human suffering.1. Sorrow in the Garden of Gethsemane One of the most poignant moments of Jesus' sorrow is found in the Garden of Gethsemane. As He anticipates His impending crucifixion, Jesus experiences profound anguish. In Matthew 26:37-38 , it is written, "And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. Then He said to them, 'My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.'" This passage highlights the intense emotional and spiritual burden Jesus bore as He prepared to fulfill His redemptive mission. 2. Sorrow Over Jerusalem Jesus' sorrow is also evident in His lament over Jerusalem. In Luke 19:41-42 , it is recorded, "As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it and said, 'If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes.'" Here, Jesus expresses His grief over the city's rejection of Him and the impending judgment that would follow. His sorrow is rooted in His love for His people and His desire for their salvation. 3. Sorrow at the Death of Lazarus In John 11:33-35 , Jesus' sorrow is vividly depicted at the death of His friend Lazarus: "When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. 'Where have you laid him?' He asked. 'Come and see, Lord,' they answered. Jesus wept." This moment reveals Jesus' empathy and His genuine human emotions, as He shares in the grief of Mary, Martha, and the mourners. His tears demonstrate His compassion and His identification with human suffering. 4. Sorrow on the Cross The ultimate expression of Jesus' sorrow is found in His crucifixion. On the cross, Jesus experiences the weight of humanity's sin and separation from the Father. In Matthew 27:46 , Jesus cries out, "About the ninth hour, Jesus cried out in a loud voice, 'Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?' which means, 'My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?'" This cry reflects the depth of His anguish as He bears the sins of the world, fulfilling the prophecy of the Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53. 5. Theological Significance The sorrow of Jesus is not merely an emotional experience but is deeply theological. It underscores His full humanity and His role as the compassionate High Priest who is able to sympathize with our weaknesses (Hebrews 4:15). His sorrow is a testament to His love and His willingness to enter into the human condition to bring about redemption. Through His sorrow, Jesus reveals the heart of God—a heart that grieves over sin and longs for reconciliation with His creation. Nave's Topical Index Isaiah 53:11He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities. Nave's Topical Index Matthew 26:37-44 Mark 14:34-42 Luke 22:42-44 Library Jesus at the Bier The Procession of Sorrow The Man that Stopped Jesus The Christian view of Sorrow Sorrow the Pledge of Joy. Peter Alone with Jesus Jesus Raises the Widow's Son. Jesus Only Jesus and his Mother. Jesus and his Forerunner. Resources What is penitence? What does the Bible say about penitence? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is a lament in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org What is the prayer of Jabez? | GotQuestions.org Sorrow: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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