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Some opposed Jesus because He said it was wrong for them to oppress others and treat them unjustly—and they didn’t want to change. Others hated Jesus because they were proud or greedy, and thought they didn’t need to repent or change their ways. Still others simply didn’t want to believe that Jesus was who He claimed to be: the divine ...
Dec 20, 2015 · There were people—at least two, probably more—among Jesus’ disciples who were called Zealots. Those who were in positions of power and authority, as the Pharisees and Sadducees were, feared losing their power and authority. The Jewish leaders feared the consequences of a revolt against Rome. That’s on almost every page of the New Testament.
In this chapter, I will focus on only one aspect of the trial of Jesus as recorded in John 18:29–30. The accusation in those verses holds a key for understanding the legal cause of action and strategy of the chief priests before Pilate in the proceedings against Jesus. The focus here is only on John 18:29–30; this is not an attempt to give ...
Mar 18, 2016 · But most of all, they hated Jesus because he claimed to be from God, and as time went on, dared to make himself equal to God. That’s why they hated him; that’s why the crowds turn on him; that’s why Jesus was put to death. The Jewish leaders could not recognize Christ’s divine authority and identity. Jealousy was no doubt part of it ...
- Why Was Jesus Being from Nazareth derogatory? – The Problem with Nazareth.
- Why Was Jesus Being from Nazareth derogatory? – The Problem with expectations.
- What Jesus Coming from Nazareth Means to You and Me?
- The Conclusion of Nazareth.
Nazareth was a place that had no real attention paid to it and only became famous for one reason. It was the hometown of Jesus. Outside of that Nazareth was a small, non-descript village that has no mention in the Old Testament. In case you are wondering how small Nazareth was, population estimates range between 200 and 400 people. This was one of ...
There is another truth in Nathanael’s question that is worth exploring. Clearly many of the Jews were looking for the Messiah to come but how is it possible that a Messiah would come out of Nazareth? Clearly if Jesus is the Messiah, he is going to come from a better place than Nazareth. Nathanael was falling victim to his own expectations. It would...
For a moment I want you to understand why Jesus being from Nazareth, a derogatory place, should be an encouragement to you. Consider this verse in Hebrews. What I love about Jesus and what makes him such a wonderful savior is he has walked in our shoes. Not many of us were born with influence, nobility, or some level of distinction. Most of us were...
It is possible people may have said the same thing about you that Nathanael said when you mention where you are from. Can anything good come from (insert your hometown here)? The good news is the answer to the question is yes and when you look at this verse in John I love Philip’s response, “Come and see.” You and I are the come and sees that God u...
Apr 1, 2015 · A: One reason some people turned against Jesus is because He refused to become their king. In those days, the Jewish nation was under the brutal control of the Roman Empire, and some hoped Jesus would lead a revolt and take political control. But Jesus refused, because God had sent Him into the world to become a different kind of king -- one ...
That is why, for example, Jesus would equate the lustful look, which actually expresses the desire of the heart, with the actual committing of adultery (Matt. 5:27–28). The most proximate cause of the Pharisees’ antagonism toward Jesus, however, lay in His ignoring of their hundreds of elaborate but petty rules that they had devised for interpreting the law of God.
