Church hurt is one of the most devastating forms of pain we can experience. When those we trust most—fellow believers, church leaders, or close Christian friends—wound us deeply, it creates a unique kind of anguish that can drive us away from faith communities altogether.

This sermon teaches that Jesus experienced deep rejection and betrayal—from soldiers, from Judas, and ultimately from God the Father as He took on our sin. However, it also highlights the difference between Peter’s repentance and Judas’ despair, reminding us that despite our betrayals, God’s steadfast love and grace remain.

This sermon teaches that, like Joseph, Jesus is the "better Joseph" who suffered for the redemption of humanity. While Joseph's family meant evil against him, God used his pain for a greater good, foreshadowing how Jesus endured evil to save all of humanity.