Topical Encyclopedia Murmuring, in the biblical context, often refers to the act of grumbling or expressing discontent, typically in a low, muttered tone. This behavior is frequently associated with a lack of faith or trust in God's provision and plan. In the New Testament, the Pharisees, a prominent religious group during the time of Jesus, are often depicted as engaging in murmuring, particularly in response to Jesus' teachings and actions.The Pharisees were known for their strict adherence to the Law of Moses and the traditions of the elders. They held significant influence over the religious life of the Jewish people and were often seen as the guardians of Jewish orthodoxy. However, their encounters with Jesus frequently reveal a spirit of murmuring and discontent, as they struggled to reconcile His teachings and actions with their own understanding of the law and tradition. One notable instance of the Pharisees' murmuring is found in the Gospel of Luke. When Jesus dined with tax collectors and sinners, the Pharisees and scribes grumbled, saying, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them" (Luke 15:2). Their murmuring here reflects their inability to comprehend the grace and mercy that Jesus extended to those whom they considered unworthy. In another account, the Pharisees murmured about Jesus' claim to forgive sins. In the Gospel of Mark, when Jesus healed a paralytic and declared his sins forgiven, the scribes, who were often associated with the Pharisees, questioned in their hearts, "Why does this man speak like this? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?" (Mark 2:7). This murmuring reveals their skepticism and lack of recognition of Jesus' divine authority. The Pharisees also murmured about Jesus' observance of the Sabbath. In the Gospel of John, when Jesus healed a man on the Sabbath, the Pharisees said, "This man is not from God, because He does not keep the Sabbath" (John 9:16). Their murmuring here underscores their rigid interpretation of the law, which blinded them to the miraculous works of God being performed through Jesus. The murmuring of the Pharisees is often portrayed as a symptom of their spiritual blindness and hard-heartedness. Their focus on external adherence to the law and tradition prevented them from recognizing the new covenant that Jesus was inaugurating. This murmuring is contrasted with the faith and openness of those who accepted Jesus' message and followed Him. Throughout the Gospels, the Pharisees' murmuring serves as a cautionary example of how religious pride and legalism can hinder one's ability to perceive and embrace the truth of God's work. Their grumbling highlights the tension between the old covenant, represented by the law and tradition, and the new covenant of grace and truth brought by Jesus Christ. Torrey's Topical Textbook Luke 15:2And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receives sinners, and eats with them. Torrey's Topical Textbook Luke 19:7 Library And Jesus Knew Within Himself that his Disciples were Murmuring ... Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles. The Pharisees' Sabbath and Christ's Jesus Discussed in Jerusalem. In the Temple at the Feast of Tabernacles. Second Great Group of Parables. The Diatessaron of Tatian John vii. 25-27 Acts VI The Three Parables of the Gospel: of the Recovery of the Lost - of ... Resources What is glossolalia? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the flesh? | GotQuestions.org Who was Korah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Murmuring: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Murmuring of Israelites Against Moses Murmuring: Against: Disciples of Christ Murmuring: Against: Ministers of God Murmuring: Against: The Service of God Murmuring: Against: The Sovereignty of God Murmuring: Characteristic of the Wicked Murmuring: Guilt of Encouraging Others In Murmuring: Jews, Against Jesus Murmuring: Unreasonableness of Related Terms |
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