A. Why was Jesus “deeply moved in spirit and troubled,” if He knew Lazarus would live? Why did Jesus weep?

B. Jesus chooses presence before solution

C. Emotional presence is a form of love

D. Sometimes the most Christlike response is to listen

Love is not always about solving problems—it is about sharing in people’s pain.
Remember: Presence is not a delay of love—it IS love.

A. Jesus’ compassion overrides convenience

B. True compassion is not passive—it acts

C. Jesus involves His followers in meeting needs

D. Compassion often interrupts our plans

Jesus shows us compassion is not just feeling—it is action.

And often: The clearest evidence of knowing Christ is not what we say or believe, but how we respond to the needs of others.

A. Outward (Hypocritical) Faith = Leaves

B. True (Authentic) Faith = true fruit

C. Outward Faith vs True Faith:
- Focuses on rituals vs focuses on people
- Looks religious vs produces justice and mercy

God is not looking for leaves—He is looking for fruit.
And that fruit is often found not in what we do for God, but in how we love and serve others.
Ask someone to close in prayer

Even at the height of growing popularity and overwhelming need, Jesus prioritized time with God.

Several things stand out:

1. Prayer came before ministry

2. Prayer guided His mission

3. Prayer protects us from confusing our desires with God’s will

Jesus shows that the kingdom of God is not advanced only through big plans / important missions.

Sometimes the kingdom looks like stopping, welcoming, blessing.

The disciples thought protecting Jesus’ mission meant pushing children away.

Jesus shows that the mission includes them.