Topical Encyclopedia Hatred, as experienced by Jesus Christ, is a profound theme throughout the New Testament, illustrating the opposition and animosity He faced during His earthly ministry. This enmity was not only a fulfillment of prophetic Scripture but also a testament to the spiritual conflict between the kingdom of God and the forces of darkness.Prophetic Anticipation of Hatred The Old Testament contains prophecies that foreshadow the hatred Christ would endure. In Psalm 69:4, David writes, "Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head." This verse is later applied to Jesus in the New Testament, highlighting the baseless hatred He would face (John 15:25). Hatred from Religious Leaders The religious leaders of the time, particularly the Pharisees and Sadducees, were among the most vehement in their opposition to Jesus. Their hatred stemmed from His authoritative teaching, His challenge to their traditions, and His growing influence among the people. In Mark 3:6, it is recorded, "Then the Pharisees went out and began plotting with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus." This conspiracy against Him was driven by a deep-seated animosity towards His message and His person. Rejection by His Own People Jesus also experienced hatred and rejection from His own people, the Jews. John 1:11 states, "He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him." This rejection was a significant aspect of the hatred He faced, as those who should have recognized Him as the Messiah instead turned against Him. In Luke 4:28-29, after Jesus spoke in the synagogue in Nazareth, "all the people in the synagogue were filled with rage. They got up, drove Him out of the town, and led Him to the brow of the hill on which the town was built, in order to throw Him down the cliff." Betrayal and Abandonment The hatred Christ experienced was not limited to external opposition; it also manifested in betrayal and abandonment by those closest to Him. Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver (Matthew 26:14-16). This act of treachery was a personal manifestation of hatred, as Judas chose to align himself with those who sought Jesus' death. Hatred from the World Jesus taught His disciples that the hatred He experienced would also be directed towards them. In John 15:18-19, He said, "If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world." This statement underscores the spiritual nature of the hatred against Christ, rooted in the world's opposition to God's kingdom. The Passion and Crucifixion The culmination of the hatred Christ experienced is most vividly seen in His passion and crucifixion. The crowd, incited by the chief priests and elders, shouted for His crucifixion, choosing Barabbas, a known criminal, over Jesus (Matthew 27:20-23). The Roman soldiers mocked and scourged Him, and He was ultimately crucified, an act of extreme hatred and violence (Mark 15:16-20). Divine Purpose in Hatred Despite the intense hatred directed towards Him, Jesus' response was one of love and forgiveness. On the cross, He prayed, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing" (Luke 23:34). This response highlights the redemptive purpose of His suffering and the transformative power of His love in the face of hatred. Torrey's Topical Textbook Psalm 35:19Let not them that are my enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause. Torrey's Topical Textbook John 7:7 John 15:18,24,25 Library Christ and the Unstable. Epistle Lv. To the People of Thibaris, Exhorting to Martyrdom. 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Resources What does the Bible say about self-hatred? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does the Bible say about hate? | GotQuestions.org What is Christianophobia? | GotQuestions.org Hatred: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Hatred to Christ is on Account of his Testimony Against the World Hatred to Christ is Without Cause Hatred to Christ: Chief Priests Hatred to Christ: Involves: Hatred to his Father Hatred to Christ: Involves: Hatred to his People Hatred to Christ: No Escape for Those Who Persevere In Hatred to Christ: Punishment of Hatred: Against Iniquity, Justified Hatred: Inconsistent With: Liars Prone To Hatred: Inconsistent With: The Knowledge of God Hatred: Inconsistent With: The Love of God Hatred: Often Cloaked by Deceit Hatred: Saints should Give No Cause For Hatred: Saints should not Marvel At Hatred: Saints should not Rejoice in the Calamities of Those Who Exhibit Hatred: Saints should Return Good For Hatred: Scriptures Relating To Hatred: The Wicked Exhibit: Towards Each Other Hatred: The Wicked Exhibit: Towards God Hatred: The Wicked Exhibit: Towards Saints Hatred: we should Exhibit Against: Backsliding Hatred: we should Exhibit Against: Evil Hatred: we should Exhibit Against: False Ways Hatred: we should Exhibit Against: Hatred and Opposition to God Hatred: we should Exhibit Against: Lying Related Terms |
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