The Furious Love of Jesus 9•29•24

In this sermon, Apostle Gregory Kelley explores the profound depths of God’s love through the story of Lazarus’ death and resurrection in John 11:3-7 and John 11:20-37. He contrasts Jesus’ bold, straightforward response to Martha with His speechless, deeply troubled reaction to Mary, where He is moved to tears, revealing both divine authority and human empathy. 

This sermon challenges us to understand the Ministry of Truth and the Ministry of Tears— two facets of God’s love that we see in Jesus. Apostle Kelley also draws from 2 Corinthians 12:9-11 to show how God’s grace shines in our weaknesses and how His furious love compels us to embrace both truth and vulnerability.

Apostle Kelley delves into the balance between liberal and conservative approaches to faith: the liberal willingness to embrace new ideas and the conservative hold on traditional values. Jesus embodies both as He navigates the tensions between bold proclamation and deep compassion, especially in John 11:33 and John 11:38, where His tears and troubled spirit reveal the furious love He has for us all.