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The NT records a number of responses to Jesus Christ on the part of those who encountered him, both positive and negative.

Negative responses to Jesus Christ

Rejection

Matthew 21:42; Mark 7:5-8; Luke 4:28-30; Luke 10:16

Lack of faith

Mark 6:4-6 pp Matthew 13:57-58

Questioning his authority

See also Mark 11:27-33 pp Matthew 21:23-27 pp Luke 20:1-8

Hardening of hearts

Matthew 13:10-17; John 12:37-41

Attributing his power to satanic forces

Matthew 9:33-34

Demanding his death

See also Luke 23:20-24; John 10:22-40

Positive recognition of Jesus Christ's identity

As Messiah

John 1:41 See also Luke 2:11; Luke 9:20; Acts 5:42

As King

John 1:49 See also Matthew 2:1-2; Matthew 27:37

As Lord

John 6:68 See also John 13:13

As Son of David

Matthew 15:22

As Son of God

Acts 9:20 See also Matthew 8:29; John 1:34,49

As Teacher

Matthew 19:16 pp Mark 10:17 pp Luke 18:18 See also Matthew 23:10; John 11:28

Responses to Jesus Christ by those whom he healed

Faith

Mark 10:52 pp Luke 18:42 See also Matthew 8:13; Matthew 9:27-31; John 4:43-54

Thankfulness

Luke 17:11-19

Witnessing to others

Luke 8:38-39; John 1:40-42,45-46; John 5:10-15; John 9:13-34

Responses to Jesus Christ by those whom he met and taught

Amazement

Matthew 7:26-29 See also Mark 12:17

Delight

Mark 12:37

Faith

Matthew 8:10; Matthew 9:2,22; Matthew 15:28; John 12:11,41-43

Repentance

Luke 19:8 See also Matthew 11:20; Mark 6:12; Luke 13:2-5

Obedience

Matthew 28:20; John 15:20; John 17:6

Worship

Matthew 2:2; Matthew 14:33

Worship is a response to Jesus Christ which is especially associated with the period after his resurrection:

Matthew 28:9; Luke 24:52

Responses to Jesus Christ by those whom he redeemed

Faith

Acts 16:31 See also Romans 10:9-10; 1 John 3:23; John 5:5

Obedience

Romans 16:26; Philippians 2:12; Hebrews 5:8-9; 1 Peter 4:17

Calling on his name

Acts 9:14,21; Romans 10:13; 1 Corinthians 1:2

Giving thanks in his name

Ephesians 5:20

Glorifying his name

2 Thessalonians 1:12

Proclaiming him to the world

Acts 5:42 See also Acts 8:5; Acts 16:10; Romans 15:19; Colossians 1:28; 2 Timothy 1:8

See also

2012  Christ, authority
2218  Christ, Son of God
2221  Christ, Son of Man
2321  Christ as redeemer
2363  Christ, preaching & teaching
2545  Christ, opposition to
5932  response
7757  preaching, effects
8020  faith
8622  worship
8712  denial of Christ
8836  unbelief, response