Ernie Campbell once preached a sermon with the title: "Did Jesus cry? In it he took issue with the familiar Christmas lullaby (sometimes attributed to Martin Luther), which contains the words: "Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head." The second verse is the one that caught his attention: "The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes. But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes." Campbell took issue with that verse. Jesus was a normal child. Normal children cry. Campbell said:"It would be strange if He did not cry as a child...He did as a man!" How true! And no picture of Jesus is complete without noticing the tear drops on His cheeks. For some weeks we have been considering Jeremiah, who is often known as "The Weeping Prophet." And the title fits. But i…
Crying On Palm Sunday
Luke 19:28-44
Luke 19:28-44
Sermon
by Donald B. Strobe
by Donald B. Strobe
by Donald B. Strobe