Jesus Wept
Book Description
In a world where suffering often feels isolating and faith can seem distant from human pain, Rebekah Eklund reveals a profound truth hidden within the pages of the New Testament. While many readers associate lament primarily with the Old Testament psalms and prophetic writings, this scholarly exploration uncovers how deeply the practice of lament permeates the Christian gospel itself.
Eklund guides readers through a transformative understanding of how Jesus Christ not only expressed lament in his prayers but actually embodied this sacred practice throughout his earthly ministry. Rather than viewing lament as mere complaint or despair, she demonstrates how it functions as a powerful act of faith that calls upon God to remain faithful to divine promises made to both Israel and the church.
This investigation reveals lament as something far more hopeful than many assume. When properly understood, it becomes a prayer filled with longing for God's kingdom to be fully realized, building upon what was already inaugurated through Jesus's ministry and resurrection. The book shows how the New Testament writers wove the ancient patterns of lament into their proclamation of good news, creating a rich tapestry that honors both human suffering and divine faithfulness.
For those seeking to understand how faith intersects with life's deepest struggles, this work offers fresh insight into the spiritual practice of bringing our pain directly to God.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 207 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
- ✓ Explore Jesus christ, humanity
- ✓ Explore Crying
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Laments in the Bible
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Humanity
