Episode 46

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12th Oct 2023

Why Was Jesus Wasting His Time Weeping?

John 11 is perhaps most famously known for containing the shortest verse in the Bible: “Jesus wept.” Yet why was he crying? Sure, Lazarus had died, but Jesus knew he was getting ready to bring him back from the dead.

Why waste time weeping?

Nine verses in this chapter reveal powerful truths such as the ones we unpack in this episode:

1. We are never rebuked for coming to Jesus with our “Why?” and disappointment.

2. Even though God knows our pain is momentary, He still chooses to be present with us in the moment. He doesn’t rush us out of it. He enters into it.

3. God’s work, even His great miracles, will soften some hearts and harden others.

Listen and discover this chapter is worth becoming one of the most well-known and not

because it contains the Bible’s shortest verse but some of its most comforting truths.

Empower yourself and your family to engage fully in God’s grand story. Subscribe to Hi(Impact) at Stephanie Presents for insights, encouragement, and practical resources!

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Stephanie Smith

Stephanie knows from experience good intentions aren't enough to be spiritually strong, emotionally healthy, and relationally smart--or to raise kids who are. She shares powerful Scriptural principles and science-backed insights into human behavior to equip people to grow good intentions into godly impact.

Stephanie's authenticity creates immediate connection with audiences both virtual and on the stage, while gracious authority provides clarity and confidence for listeners. Her leadership experience includes being a certified Primal Question coach, Christian school founding board member and teacher, homeschool cooperative founder, and Teen Theater Director.

Stephanie is a wife, mother of five grown sons, mother-in-law of four, and Nana to a growing tribe of awesome grandkids. She is committed to Psalm 17:17-18, proclaiming God's power to generations through wisdom forged in real life.