When someone we love is hurting, we reach for words that feel comforting. But what if one of the most common things Christians say in those moments is actually making the pain worse?
In Part 1 of "Stuff Jesus Didn't Say," Pastor Steve Ingold looks at a story from Luke 7 where Jesus encounters a grieving widow at a funeral. What he does next might surprise you. He doesn't offer an explanation. He doesn't defend God's plan. He just stops, and steps toward the pain.
In this message you'll discover:
- Why we say "everything happens for a reason" and why it usually doesn't help
- What Romans 8:28 really says (and what it doesn't)
- Why grief doesn't need a reason to matter
- How Jesus models presence over explanation
- What it looks like to show up for people who are hurting
Whether you're walking through loss yourself or trying to support someone who is, this message will offer a grounded, honest look at what Jesus actually said and did in the face of suffering.