Topical Encyclopedia In the New Testament, there are instances where Jesus Christ is accused of being out of His mind or insane. These accusations arise from misunderstandings of His teachings and actions, which often challenged the religious and social norms of the time.One notable instance is found in the Gospel of Mark. In Mark 3:20-21 , it is recorded: "Then Jesus went home, and once again a crowd gathered, so that He and His disciples could not even eat. When His family heard about this, they went out to take custody of Him, saying, 'He is out of His mind.'" Here, Jesus' own family expresses concern over His mental state, likely due to the overwhelming demands of His ministry and the radical nature of His message. Further accusations come from the religious leaders of the time. In John 10:19-20 , after Jesus speaks about being the Good Shepherd and laying down His life for the sheep, the response is divided: "Again there was division among the Jews because of Jesus’ message. Many of them said, 'He is demon-possessed and insane. Why would you listen to Him?'" This accusation of insanity is linked to a deeper spiritual blindness and refusal to accept Jesus' divine authority and identity. The charge of insanity against Jesus can be understood as a reflection of the tension between the established religious order and the revolutionary nature of Jesus' mission. His teachings often subverted traditional interpretations of the Law and called for a deeper, more personal relationship with God, which was unsettling to many. In John 7:20 , during the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus speaks openly in the temple courts, and the crowd responds, "You have a demon," implying madness or possession. This accusation is part of a broader pattern where Jesus' profound spiritual insights and miraculous works are met with skepticism and hostility. These accusations of insanity highlight the challenges Jesus faced in His earthly ministry. They underscore the radical nature of His message and the resistance it encountered from those who could not comprehend or accept His divine mission. Despite these accusations, Jesus continued to fulfill His purpose, ultimately demonstrating through His death and resurrection the truth of His claims and the power of His message. Nave's Topical Index Mark 3:21And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself. Nave's Topical Index John 10:20 Library Jean Jacques Rousseau. Acts XXVI Matt. xxvii. 11, 12 "Knowledge Puffeth Up, but Love Edifieth. " Acts vi. 8 Confession of Sin Illustrated by the Cases of Dr. Pritchard and ... Obedience to the Moral Law. The Maniac Period ii. The Post-Apostolic Age: AD 100-AD 140 Faustus Repels the Charge of Sun-Worship Resources What is Dianetics? | GotQuestions.orgIs epilepsy mentioned in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org What does the Bible say about vanity? | GotQuestions.org Insanity: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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