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1 | Jesus' response to John's beheading? | Matt 14:13 | Makarios | 8373 | ||
Good observation, Steve! I believe that Jesus may have wept also, possibly in His own time in prayer, concerning John, who was greater than all those who have been born of women, but yet the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. Also, it is interesting to note that John declared that Jesus was to 'increase' and he was to 'decrease', and that his disciples should follow Jesus now, instead of him. But even in Jesus' grief for John, He showed compassion for those in need and fed the 5,000! Then He Himself sent the crowds away, while telling the disciples to go on ahead of Him in the boat. This gave Him time to pray by Himself until evening. The death of John and the 'next step' in the ministry of Jesus may have been part of this time alone that He needed with the Father. But yet, immediately after this, Jesus makes the miraculous walk on water! So not only was He fully prepared and ready to take on this 'next step', He Himself provided a miracle that shows His sovereignty! Is there anything that we can learn from Jesus' response, even while He may have been grieving for the death of John? Something that we could possibly 'model after' in our own lives? Blessings, Nolan! |
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2 | Jesus' response to John's beheading? | Matt 14:13 | Mommapbs | 107278 | ||
Greetings Makarios! I know that this is an old post, but this verse caught my attention tonight and I thought I'd check it out here. You asked, "Is there anything that we can learn from Jesus' response . . . Something that we could possibly 'model after' in our own lives?" As I see it, "When Jesus heard it" He didn't pick up the phone, wring His hands or voice His protest . . . He sought His Father. When we hear troubling news or reports, may we remember to do the same! Now my query, "when the people heard of this" what did they hear: about John's beheading or Jesus' withdrawal? Why did the crowds seek Him out? Merry Christmas - may God bless you and yours! mommapbs |
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3 | Jesus' response to John's beheading? | Matt 14:13 | Makarios | 107359 | ||
Greetings Mommapbs! Capturing the initial thought of that post that I had written a year and a half ago seems much more like a distant memory than anything else.. But at that time, it was fresh in my mind- and I will need to dwell on this verse to regain my train of thought.. In Matthew 14:13, concerning the crowds, it is interesting to note the difference of translation in this verse in the NASB.. For instance, the NASB indicates that Jesus was reacting to the news about John, while the crowds were reacting to the movements of Jesus; that is, that Jesus withdrew from there in a boat to a secluded place.. And the reason for that interpretation: that the crowds were reacting to the movements of Jesus, after Jesus reacted to the news about John, is explained in verse 12: "His disciples came and took away the body and buried it; and they went and reported to Jesus." (see also Mark 6) John's disciples did not report John's death to the crowds of people, but only to Jesus. The context in any Bible version easily reveals that Jesus was reacting to John's death, and John's disciples reported to Jesus only. But as for the crowds, if we read the very same passage in the Amplified, KJV, ESV, or the NKJV, the direct objects for both Jesus and the crowds are the same; and therefore, the 'object' of which news that the crowd was actually reacting to remains a bit ambiguous in those translations. But the NASB and NIV seek to clear this matter up by saying: 'when the people heard of this' ('of this' italicized, meaning that those words were added for clarification) in the NASB, and- "When Jesus heard what happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns." [NIV] I believe that the interpretations set forth in the NASB and NIV are correct: that Jesus was reacting to the news of John's death while the crowds were reacting to the movement of Jesus, since they "followed Him on foot from the cities." I believe that the crowds were seeking Him out "because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and He began to teach them many things." (Mark 6:34) In conclusion, the crowd sought out Jesus simply to follow Jesus- they did not know of John's death, nor did they know what kind of effect John's death would have on Jesus and His ministry from that point forward. But Jesus, even while seeking solace in prayer, still rose to the occasion by having compassion on those who needed Him (Matt. 14:14; Mark 6:34) instead of insisting on solitude, which is something that we would do. When we are comfronted with news that pierces our soul, we naturally close up like clams and seek a place of solitude. But as for Jesus, even though He sought a secluded place after hearing such news, He was not able to find it (Mark 6:33) so that He could deal with it in prayer. But the real 'example' that I sought to point out was that even in his grief for John, Jesus still cared for the sick and fed the hungry, feeling compassion on those who 'were like sheep without a shepherd.' Blessings to you, Makarios |
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4 | Jesus' response to John's beheading? | Matt 14:13 | Mommapbs | 107386 | ||
Thank you Makarious for this thoughtful post. Yes,when we experience some painful trial we retreat, even from ministry. Jesus sets us an example that reminds us of the SOURCE of what we do for others - it is not "of ourselves!" May God Bless you and yours in the New Year. mommapbs |
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