The Big Drop: Why Did Jesus Weep?

Student Takeover weekend 2025, Pastor Edwin goes into the significance of why did Jesus weep, and how that's a picture of God's plan for us.

Dive deeper into the message with these discussion questions!

John 11:1-37

General:

In what ways have you experienced life feeling like a roller coaster, especially with unexpected “drops”?
During a recent or past “big drop” in your life, who or what did you turn to for comfort or direction?
What stands out to you most in the story of Lazarus in John 11, and why?
Mary and Martha both approached Jesus differently in this passage. How do their different responses impact you?
Can you think of a time when it felt like Jesus was silent during a season when you desperately wanted answers? How did you respond?
Re-read John 11:25-27. What does it mean that Jesus, Himself, is the resurrection and the life? Do you truly believe His promises about eternal life?

Take Home 1: What if sometimes God allows big drops so we can give him the glory that is rightfully His?

Are there situations in your life where you’ve struggled but later realized God was working through them for His glory? What were they?
What’s something in your life that might need to be surrendered or “laid to rest” so that God’s power can be made known?
When has God proven His power or presence to you, even if it wasn’t the outcome you expected?

Take Home 2: Just because we're blind to Christ's glory, doesn't mean it isn't about to shine (John 11:36-37)

What are some things that keep us distracted or “blind” from Jesus for who He is?
Where do you currently need to let go of fear or doubt so that you can believe what God has promised?
What is one way you can “clutch onto Jesus” this week—especially when life feels uncertain or overwhelming?

Take Home 3: What if our tears are part of being molded into the image of Christ? (John 11:35)

How can tears (whether your own or someone else’s) be used by God to connect us more deeply with one another?
Pastor Edwin said that Jesus (the one who created the universe) stood face to face with the one thing He didn’t create: death. How does that truth deepen your understanding of His compassion and power?
Re-read Re 21:1-4. How does the promise that Jesus will one day wipe away every tear give you hope in your current situation?
What does it mean for you to trust God with your pain, knowing He sees your tears and is using them to shape you into Christ’s image?

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May 25, 2025