Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem
Introduction:
Jesus was to be a man of sorrows. (Isaiah
53:3)
The New Testament records three instances when He wept: At
the tomb of Lazarus (John
11:35);
when He prayed (Hebrews
5:7);
and at the sight of Jerusalem (Luke
19:41-44)
What made Jesus weep over Jerusalem?
Body:
I.
He Wept over their False Belief
·
They had Moses and the prophets. (Luke
16:29)
·
They had failed to comprehend the message of the Old
Testament about Him. (John
5:45-47)
·
They crucified Jesus the week of Passover which meant they
missed the Passover for which they had been looking. (I
Corinthians 5:7)
·
Does Jesus see any false beliefs in our city and community?
1.
Different plans of salvation (Acts
2:38)
2.
Different ways to worship (John
4:23)
3.
Spiritual blindness (Matthew
13:14-15)
II.
He Wept over their Lack of Commitment
·
Jesus had told them the high demands of following
Him. (Luke
9:23-25, 57-62)
·
What does our Savior see in our area?
1.
Division among those who claim to be His
followers (John
17:20-21)
2.
Unattended assemblies, empty buildings, and unsupported
works (Hebrews
10:25, I Corinthians 15:58)
3.
Members with little or no self-discipline (I
Corinthians 9:27)
III.
Jesus Wept over Lost Souls
·
When Jesus looked at the people, He saw people who were
spiritually empty. They were lost. (Matthew
9:30)
·
What does Jesus see when He looks at our city? He sees lost
sheep that have wandered away. He sees lost coins that
don’t know they are lost. He sees lost sons who have
rebelled against God and turned away from His Word.
·
We need to shed more tears for the lost. (Psalm
126:5-6)
It is only now that we can show concern. One day we won’t
be able. (John
9:4)
IV.
Jesus Wept Because of Impending Judgment
·
Jesus knew what was going to happen in about thirty-five
years. The Roman army would turn Jerusalem into a blood
bath and kill vast multitudes of Jews.
·
What does Jesus know about this town? He will open up the
cemetery. (John
5:28-29)
He will destroy every building: church, school, house . .
. (II
Peter 3:10-12)
He will judge the entire world. (Matthew
25:31-33)
Conclusion:
Let us prepare ourselves so that we will rejoice when Jesus
comes. (II
Timothy 4:8)
Bobby Stafford
