Pastor Jon Benzinger explores how Jesus meets us in our deepest pain and grief. Drawing from the story of Mary, Martha, and the death of Lazarus, Pastor Jon reveals how Christ’s empathy, compassion, and power offer hope and comfort in our darkest moments.

Discover practical ways to support those who are suffering, how to honestly bring your struggles before God, and how to receive the divine empathy that Jesus offers.

Navigation:
00:00 – Introduction: A personal story about suffering and navigating life’s challenges
02:00 – Setting the Scene: Jesus, Mary, Martha, and the death of Lazarus
05:00 – The Purpose of Suffering: Jesus as the resurrection and the life
08:00 – Humanity Before the Miracle: Grief, confusion, and faith
10:00 – Main Point 1: Provide Determined Sympathy
17:00 – Main Point 2: Express Confused Reverence
20:00 – Jesus’ Emotions: Deeply moved, anger at sin and death
23:45 – Jesus Wept: The shortest verse and its significance
25:40 – Main Point 3: Receive Divine Empathy
31:00 – Application: How to respond to suffering and support others
34:40 – Invitation: For the open, the skeptical, and the believer
36:30 – Closing Prayer and Encouragement

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