Dictionary of Bible Themes
The NT records a number of responses to Jesus Christ on the part of those who encountered him, both positive and negative.
Matthew 21:42Negative responses to Jesus Christ
Mark 7:5-8Rejection
Luke 4:28-30; 10:16Mark 6:4-6Lack of faith
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pp Mt 13:57-58
Mark 11:27-33Questioning his authority
pp Mt 21:23-27
Matthew 13:10-17pp Lk 20:1-8
John 12:37-41Hardening of hearts
Matthew 9:33-34Attributing his power to satanic forces
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Luke 23:20-24Demanding his death
John 10:22-40John 1:41Positive recognition of Jesus Christ's identity
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As Messiah
Luke 2:11; 9:20Acts 5:42John 1:49See also
As King
Matthew 2:1-2; 27:37John 6:68See also
As Lord
John 13:13Matthew 15:22As Son of David
Acts 9:20See also
As Son of God
Matthew 8:29John 1:34,49Matthew 19:16As Teacher
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pp Mk 10:17
Matthew 23:10pp Lk 18:18
John 11:28Mark 10:52Responses to Jesus Christ by those whom he healed
Faith
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Matthew 8:13; 9:27-31pp Lk 18:42
John 4:43-54Luke 17:11-19Thankfulness
Luke 8:38-39John 1:40-42,45-46; 5:10-15; 9:13-34Witnessing to others
Matthew 7:26-29Responses to Jesus Christ by those whom he met and taught
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Amazement
Mark 12:17Mark 12:37Delight
Matthew 8:10; 9:2,22; 15:28John 12:11,41-43Faith
Luke 19:8See also
Repentance
Matthew 11:20Mark 6:12Luke 13:2-5Matthew 28:20John 15:20; 17:6Obedience
Matthew 2:2; 14:33Worship
Matthew 28:9Luke 24:52Worship is a response to Jesus Christ which is especially associated with the period after his resurrection:
Acts 16:31Responses to Jesus Christ by those whom he redeemed
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Faith
Romans 10:9-101 John 3:23; 5:5Romans 16:26Philippians 2:12Obedience
Hebrews 5:8-91 Peter 4:17Acts 9:14,21Romans 10:13Calling on his name
1 Corinthians 1:2Ephesians 5:20Giving thanks in his name
2 Thessalonians 1:12Glorifying his name
Acts 5:42See also
Proclaiming him to the world
Acts 8:5; 16:10Romans 15:19Colossians 1:282 Timothy 1:8See also
2012 Christ, authority2218 Christ, Son of God2221 Christ, Son of Man2321 Christ as redeemer2363 Christ, preaching & teaching2545 Christ, opposition to5932 response7757 preaching, effects8020 faith8622 worship8712 denial of Christ8836 unbelief, response 
