THINGS THAT MAKE YOU THINK 6 – Why Did Jesus Sometimes Seem Angry or Harsh?
Jesus said, “I am meek and lowly.” However, He used powerful actions, strong words, and harsh rebukes in
righteous anger. If we ignore those moments, we misunderstand Him. If we misunderstand them, we will
misrepresent Him.
Big Question - If Jesus is loving and gentle, why does He sometimes speak sharply, rebuke strongly, or act with
visible anger?
Simple Answer - Jesus’ anger is never sinful or selfish — it is holy, purposeful, and rooted in love for God’s glory
and compassion for people.
Things to Note –
- Who did Jesus address in these ways?
- When, how, and how often did Jesus use these strong displays and righteous anger?
- Why did He choose to act these ways (what was accomplish