CHRIST'S SUFFERING
He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. Then He said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death." (Mt 26:37-38)
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS (click on the underlined verses to read them)
He was a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Is 53:3 (See all of Isaiah 53)
Because He suffered as a man, He cried out with tears to His Father. Heb 5:7-8 (We plan to add a section on Jesus as God).
People spat at Him, hit Him, and mocked Him. Mt 26:67-68, Mt 27:27-32, Mt 27:36-44, Lk 23:8-11
He was crucified. Mt 27:27-56, Mk 15:16-41, Luke 23:26-49, Jn 19:1-37
On the cross, He was forsaken (or felt forsaken) by His Heavenly Father, whom He was obeying. Mt 27:27-56 (See Christ's Obedience)
He felt the pain of anticipating His crucifixion and the corresponding spiritual battle. Lk 12:50, Mt 17:12, Mt 16:21, Mt 17:22-23, Mt 20:17-19, Mk 10:32-34, Lk 9:43-45, Lk 18:31-34
As a man, He dreaded the terrible trial ahead. Mt 26:36-38, Lk 22:39-54 (See in context: Mt 26:36-56, Mk 14:32-42, Lk 22:39-54)
Even before His crucifixion, He had no earthly dwelling that He regarded as home. Lk 9:57-58
He felt physical weariness. Jn 4:6
He
suffered the anguish of temptation just as we do.
He felt deep compassion for those in need. Mt 9:36-38, Mk 6:34
He wept when Lazarus died. Jn 11:33-37
He wept over Jerusalem because the people were blind to their coming destruction - and to His salvation. Lk 19:41-44
People did not understand His loving sacrifice - that He would die for their sins. Is 53:8 (See all of Isaiah 53)
He was misunderstood by His own hometown and relatives. Mk 6:3-6
He had no stately form or majesty that people would be attracted to Him. Is 53:2, Is 52:13-15 (See all of Isaiah 53)
He was despised by men. Is 53:3 (See this verse in context: Isaiah 53)
He was betrayed by a close friend (Judas). Jn 13:21, Lk 22:2-6, Lk 22:47-48, Mt 26:47-50, Mt 26:14-16
At the peak of His suffering, even His disciples forsook Him and fled. Mt 26:56 (See in context: Mt 26:36-56)
People hated Him without a cause. Jn 15:22-25, Jn 7:6-8
People falsely attributed His works as Satan's. Mt 12:23-24, Mk 3:21-23, Lk 11:14-16
People thought that He had a demon. Jn 8:48-59
He was falsely classified as a glutton and a winebibber. Mt 11:18-19
Men despised Him and nations abhorred Him. Is 49:6-7
He was turned away. Mt 8:34, Mk 5:17, Lk 8:37
His own people, whom He created, did not receive Him. Jn 1:10-13
They thought He was out of His mind. Mk 3:21-23
Leaders plotted against Him. Mt 22:15, Mt 26:3-5, Mk 3:6, Mk 11:19, Lk 20:20, Jn 5:15-18, Jn 11:57
Even before the crucifixion, people attempted to kill Him. Lk 4:28-30
Knowing the murderous intentions of the spiritual leaders, He sometimes had to withdraw. Mt 12:14-15, Lk 13:31, Jn 7:1
Even as small child, His life was sought, and His family had to leave their own country. Mt 2:13-15