Dictionary of Bible Themes Jesus Christ's life was characterised by suffering, though the worst experiences were reserved for his final days. His sufferings are both redemptive and an example to believers. Psalms 22:6-8,16-18Jesus Christ's sufferings foretold Isaiah 50:6; 52:13-53:12In the OT Zechariah 9:9-10; 12:10; 13:71 Peter 1:11 Matthew 16:21 In Jesus Christ's predictions See also pp Mk 8:31 Matthew 20:17-19pp Lk 9:22 John 12:32-33pp Mk 10:32-34 pp Lk 18:31-32 Matthew 2:13-15Jesus Christ's suffering during his lifetime As a child Mark 3:20-21See also Because of his family John 7:3-5Mark 9:19 Because of the crowds' unbelief See also pp Mt 17:17 Matthew 12:39pp Lk 9:41 Mark 8:11-12pp Lk 11:29 Mark 8:17-21Because of the disciples' slowness Matthew 12:14pp Mt 16:8-11 Because of the religious leaders See also pp Mk 3:6 John 5:18; 7:1; 8:48pp Lk 6:11 Luke 19:41See also Because of human suffering Mark 7:34Luke 7:13 John 11:33-35 John 12:27 Jesus Christ's suffering at the time of his death See also He was inwardly troubled Matthew 26:36-42John 13:21 pp Mk 14:32-39 pp Lk 22:40-44 Matthew 26:21-25He was betrayed Matthew 26:47-49pp Mk 14:17-21 pp Lk 22:21-23 pp Mk 14:43-45 John 13:18-30pp Lk 22:47-48 pp Jn 18:2-5 Matthew 27:27-30He was humiliated See also Matthew 26:67-68pp Mk 15:16-19 Matthew 27:26pp Mk 14:65 pp Lk 22:63-65 Luke 23:11pp Mk 15:15 John 18:22; 19:1pp Lk 23:22 Luke 23:33He was crucified pp Mt 27:35 pp Mk 15:25 Matthew 27:46pp Jn 19:18 He suffered separation from God See also pp Mk 15:34 Psalms 22:1pp Lk 23:46 1 Peter 2:23Jesus Christ's attitude to his suffering See also He did not retaliate in his suffering Matthew 27:12-14Luke 23:34 pp Mk 15:3-5 Hebrews 5:8See also He grew through the experience of suffering Hebrews 2:10Luke 24:26-27 Jesus Christ's sufferings were necessary for salvation See also Luke 24:46-47Acts 3:18; 17:3; 26:23 Hebrews 7:27; 9:25-26 Jesus Christ suffered as a unique sacrifice 2 Corinthians 1:5The Christian experience of suffering See also Believers share in Jesus Christ's sufferings Matthew 25:34-40Acts 9:4-5 Romans 8:17 pp Ac 22:7-8 Philippians 3:10pp Ac 26:15 1 Peter 4:131 Peter 2:21 See also Jesus Christ's sufferings are an example for believers John 16:18-20Philippians 2:5-7 See also 1135 God, suffering of2015 Christ, compassion 2033 Christ, humanity 2327 Christ as servant 2339 Christ, example of 2525 Christ, cross of 2545 Christ, opposition to 5565 suffering of believers 5879 humiliation 6230 rejection |
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