Both definitions highlight the negative aspects of jealousy. The religious leaders wanted Jesus dead for a number of reasons-none of the reasons were righteous. God is not jealous because he takes a petty dislike to certain individuals and begrudges their achievements, or because he is frustrated with his position in the universe. Get up, he said, take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. First alluded to in writing by the second-century cleric Irenaeus, the Gospel of Judas is one of many ancient texts discovered in recent decades that have been linked to the Gnostics, a (mostly) Christian group who were denounced as heretics by early church leaders for their unorthodox spiritual beliefs. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point The religious leaders assumed that the belief of some of the crowd was due to ignorance. Copyright 2023 The Gospel Coalition, INC. All Rights Reserved. We, humans, are stained by sin. Matt. Later in Genesis 37:11 we are told that the sons of Jacob were jealous of their brother Joseph because of the way he favored his favorite wifes first son. The grand irony, of course, is that without [Judass betrayal], Jesus doesn't get handed over to the Romans and crucified. First, although Judas was chosen to be one of the Twelve ( John 6:64 ), all scriptural evidence points to the fact that he never believed Jesus to be God. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, (Hebrew/Greek Search by English Definition), * 'Number Delimiters' only apply to 'Paragraph Order', Search verses, phrases, and topics (e.g. So the Pharisees sought to draw together and draw apart from the masses and to set a moral example. There was an unstable situation between the Jews and the Romans. That is the jealousy God speaks of. This further component of jealousy moves us closer to jealousy as it applies to God, which they explain as his intolerance of unfaithfulness or rivalry (Dictionary.com) or demanding faithfulness and exclusive worship (Oxford). Romans 1:29 includes it among characteristics of wickedness, and Proverbs 6:24 says jealousy arouses a husbands fury, and he will show no mercy when he takes revenge.. When human beings seek their own honor and glory, they are denying their creatureliness and heading in the wrong direction because they were made to glorify God and to enjoy him forever (cf. Given how little we actually know about him from the Bible, Judas Iscariot remains one of the most enigmaticand importantfigures in Jesuss story. The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. It is he who made us, and are his, we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture (Psa. Poetical Books The Risen Christ commissioned his repentant traitor with these words: "Feed my sheep.". But deeper than that, they simply did not have the eyes to see or the faith to believe that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of the living God. In the New Testament the apostle Paul faithfully served the Lord who rescued him by his grace. Jessica Brodie is an award-winning Christian novelist, journalist, editor, blogger, and writing coach and the recipient of the 2018 American Christian Fiction Writers Genesis Award for her novel, The Memory Garden. Matthew's account gives more detail and paints Judas as an unscrupulous man. (Exodus 34:14), When we hear the word jealousy we might think of someone with an inferiority complexsomeone envious of anothers looks, spouse, or status in life. For J. I. Packer, it is his holiness reacting to evil in a way that is morally right and precious; it is a praiseworthy zeal on his part to preserve something supremely precious (J. I. Packer, Knowing God, [London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1973], 189. In Genesis 30:1, Rachel is jealous of her sister Leah in their ongoing battle for the affections of their husband Jacob. When we read these accounts in Scripture, we are prompted to ask, Why did these people speak the way they did and feel the way they did with such hostility toward Jesus? Pray the Holy Spirit will change cynicism to optimism, fear to faith, insecurities to intimacy, rejection to acceptance, anger to forgiveness, hate to love and performance to grace. #WisdomHunters #jealous, If you are blessed by these daily devotionals please prayerfully consider a donation to support Wisdom Hunters Resources. They were fake. The word in Hebrew used for these instances of jealous is qanna, and not only does it mean jealous but also zealous, as in caring passionately. But if you see something that doesn't look right, click here to contact us! But God is sinless. Jesus abides in believers and believers abide in Jesus. In recent years, the discovery of the long-lost Gospel of Judas, a Gnostic text originally dating to the second century, has led some scholars to reconsider his role, and even to ask whether he might have been unfairly blamed for betraying Jesus. 1. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Take Marks Gospel, for example (because its the one Gospel Ive preached all the way through). Verse 10. There is no sliding scale. From the moment he plants a kiss on Jesus of Nazareth in the Garden of Gethsemane, Judas Iscariot sealed his own fate: to be remembered as historys most famous traitor. Find History on Facebook (Opens in a new window), Find History on Twitter (Opens in a new window), Find History on YouTube (Opens in a new window), Find History on Instagram (Opens in a new window), Find History on TikTok (Opens in a new window), Universal History Archive/UIG/Getty Images, https://www.history.com/news/why-judas-betrayed-jesus. But Lucifer was jealous of Jesus Christ, who was one with God before Lucifer was created. The same thing is said in Deuteronomy 6:14-15 about going after the gods of the people around them for the Lord your God in your midst is a jealous God, lest the anger of the Lord your God be kindled against you, and he destroy you from off the face of the earth. Near the end of the book Moses returns to this theme this time warning the people to watch their hearts as well as their conduct. Philippians 2:3 When my husband and I were dating, he took me out to dinner. A "jealous man" is considered insecure and petulant, perhaps controlling or wildly competitive. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible In fact, one sect among the Pharisees believed that if they could keep every law that God gave in the Old Testament for just twenty-four hours, then that would prompt God to send the Messiah to Israel. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. When someone feels threatened by Jesus they attempt to dismiss His claims, discredit His teachings and destroy His influence. John 2:17). In his zeal and fiery wrath, the Lord will come to the aid of his land and his people (38:19), and he will restore the fortunes of Jacob and have compassion on all the people of Israel, and he will be zealous for his holy name (39:25). Will You be angry forever?Will Your jealousy burn like fire? But this is not the case with God. Read Chapter All Versions. God does not conform to a standard outside of himself; he is the standard of what is pure and holy. 3. An example would include Galatians 5:19-21 compared with Galatians 5:22-23, which contrast the works of the flesh with the fruits of the spirit. We strive for accuracy and fairness. The jealousy of the religious leaders caused them to want Jesus dead. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Major Prophets Professor William Klassen, a Canadian biblical scholar, argued in a 1997 biography of Judas that many of the details of his treachery were invented or exaggerated by early Christian church leaders, especially as the church began to move away from Judaism. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. The religious leaders could not accept this. A circular argument that explains resurrection. Even though Judas showed remorse later, his name became a symbol for traitors and turncoats throughout history. An outward show of loyalty to Jesus is meaningless unless we also follow Christ in our heart. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. As soon as Judas took the bread, Satan entered into him. Some will reject, even attack, but many others will, by faith, place homage, worship, praise and gifts at the feet of Jesus. According to another canonical source in the Bible, the Book of Acts (written by the same author as the Gospel of Luke), Judas didnt kill himself after betraying Jesus. Building on their statements, I would like to suggest that we can think of Gods jealousy in 3 ways: (1) Gods jealousy related to his honor and glory, (2) Gods jealousy and his holiness, and (3) Gods jealousy and his love. Even though the other apostles deserted Jesus and Peter denied him, Judas went so far as to lead the temple guard to Jesus at Gethsemane, and then identified Jesus by kissing him: Judas turned traitor, selling the Lord to the high priests for thirty pieces of silver, the going rate for a slave in ancient times (Exodus 21:32). Minor Prophets Therefore, God is rightly jealous when worship, praise, honor, or adoration is given to idols. Those who were in positions of power and authority, as the Pharisees and Sadducees were, feared losing their power and authority. Others have suggested a more political motive for his traitorous act. 5, 2023, learnreligions.com/judas-iscariot-betrayer-of-jesus-christ-701078. He was a thief with greed in his heart:John 12:6. Luke-Acts There is no one like God. For we know that God does indeed love us with passion, fervent zeal and wants us to be His people. King Herod's jealousy of Jesus led to the slaughter of hundreds of innocent children in. His Deeds Outraged The Religious Rulers The deeds of Jesus also angered the religious leaders. This is particularly true of Jesus' attitude toward the Sabbath. In 2 Corinthians 12:20, Paul says he fears the people will displayjealousy along with other wickedness when he finally is able to see them, descending into discord, fits of rage, selfish ambition, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point But by identifying Jesus to the Jewish authorities, Judas set into motion the series of events that became the foundations of the Christian faith: Jesuss arrest, his trial, his death by crucifixion, and eventually his resurrection, known collectively as the Passion of Christ. God had commanded the Sabbath to be a day of rest from labors and a time to worship Him. The pure heart of an infant strikes at the heart of haughty Kings. This was another cause for which they wanted Him dead. They sat in the highest places in the synagogue. Then Joshua said to the people, You will not be able to serve the, For they provoked Him with their high places. 27:18). Theyll say: I dont believe that He was the Messiah, and I dont believe that He was the Son of God, but Jesus was certainly a great person. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy Because God is a jealous God, we should be passionately committed to his cause. But God tells us in the Bible that He is a jealous God. 1 of Foundations of the Christian Faith [Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1978], 164). A jealous man is considered insecure and petulant, perhaps controlling or wildly competitive. There is great hope in the jealousy God has for us, we know we are wanted. What You Should Know About Biblical Complementarianism, Liberalism Is (Still) a Threat to Fundamentalism. These were the conservatives of the day. This means we dont have to fear or worry about anything. But most of all, they hated Jesus because he claimed to be from God, and as time went on, dared to make himself equal to God. Are we supposed to think that our God is bitter and resentful, filled with trifling insecurities like some frail human? Exodus 20:5:"You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me. When Jesus saw a devotee who was slightly affected by jealousy and egoism, Jesus came down by one step saying that He was the son of the God. Copyright 2023 The Gospel Coalition, INC. All Rights Reserved. Because some people are jealous of Jesus, they will become jealous of you as a believer. He is undefiled by sin and he knows what is right and good because he knows himself. Pauline Epistles Jesus' Claims Outweighed Their Authority. Be attractive so they seek to embrace, not reject, Jesus. In the New Testament Gods jealousy is mentioned in 1 Corinthians 10:22 and James 4:5 in connection with idolatry and spiritual adultery, and believers are exhorted to avoid those things that contradict all that God has done for them in Christ. Some will even go out of their way to criticize you, your spouse, your children and your work. The Pax Israeliana, or the peace of Israel, was always extremely short-lived. Pauline Epistles Jesus assures us of this in the Gospel of Matthew, when He says, Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. He will pursue his holy purposes, and, in his zeal, he will accomplish all the set out to do. In fact, in Exodus 34, He even claims His. 3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Jesus was also a threat to their religious system. The last name, "Iscariot," signifies "man of Kerioth," a town in the south of Judea. It must therefore be a bad or unfair exam, or the teacher has failed in teaching because the students have failed to learn. Dantes Inferno famously doomed Judas to the lowest circle in Hell, while painters liked Giotto and Caravaggio, among others, immortalized the traitorous Judas kiss in their iconic works. He is completely self-sufficient. Deuteronomy 4:23-24 So watch yourselves, that you do not forget the covenant of the Lord your God which He made with you, and make for yourselves a graven image in the form of anything against which the Lord your God has commanded you. All of these things contributed to their evil desire to want Jesus dead. The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics helps Christians show unbelievers the truth, goodness, and beauty of the gospel as the only hope that fulfills our deepest longings. Psalms 37:1-3. But God tells us in the Bible that He is a jealous God. Because God is a jealous God, Christians should turn away from all that provokes his jealousy. References to Judas Iscariot in the Bible. And Galatians 5:19-21 urges us to steer clear of acts of the flesh, which are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. And he made a scourge of cords, and drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and the oxen; and he poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables; and to those who were selling the doves he said, "Take these things away; stop making my Father's house a place of business." When you talk to people who are non-Christians today, they are usually very complimentary of Jesus. Historical Books But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid. Instead of celebrating His blessings in your life and family, they may come to loathe them. At the end []. Poetical Books It claims us as His own and tells us we are important and loved. They were worried how the Romans would respond. ", 2 Corinthians 11:2: "For I feel a divine jealousy for you, since I betrothed you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ. They made Him jealous with strange gods; With abominations they provoked Him to anger. The jealousy of the religious leaders caused them to want Jesus dead. God selected us. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? ", Psalm 78:58: "For they provoked him to anger with their high places; they moved him to jealousy with their idols.". Wayne Grudem defines Gods jealousy as God continually seeking to protect his own honor (Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine [Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000], 205). One of Jesus' original 12 disciples, Judas Iscariot traveled with Jesus and studied under him for three years. God knows that other forces exist in the world to tempt us, from other gods to the devil, the father of lies (John 8:44). He is a holy God and is never sinfully jealous. General Epistles GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. Thus their "official" explanation was that Jesus' power came from Satan. Like the other 11 disciples, Judas was called and sent by Jesus to preach the gospel of the kingdom of God, cast out demons, and heal the sick. First, the claims that he made demonstrated that his authority was greater than theirs. And if we fail, do we give up all hope, or do we accept his forgiveness and seek restoration? While this is a source of rejoicing for those who have placed their faith in Christ, it moved the Pharisees to hate Him because He exposed their phony righteousness for what it was. In Genesis 30:1, Rachel is jealous of her sister Leah in their ongoing battle for the affections of their husband Jacob. For you have been bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body. Wisdom Literature Please make sure all fields are filled out. Exod. The Old Testament The experience of Gods gracious redemption does not mean that we can live carelessly or in rebellion to his will for our lives. There is a common idea out there that God must grade on a curve. As our Creator and Father, He knows what is best for us and wants to keep us safely in His fold, where He can love, guide, and protect us. (Matthew 11:19). Who Was Anna the Prophetess in the Bible? Our Response:Your jealousy is not a flaw in Your character, Lord. The Gospels Satan and the world will try to get us to betray Jesus, so we must ask the Holy Spirit for help in resisting them. Pentateuch Whatever his motives, Judas led soldiers to the Garden of Gethsemane, where he identified Jesus by kissing him and calling him Rabbi. (Mark 14:44-46) According to the Gospel of Matthew, Judas immediately regretted his actions and returned the 30 pieces of silver to church authorities, saying I have sinned by betraying innocent blood. When the authorities dismissed him, Judas left the coins on the floor and committed suicide by hanging himself (Matthew 27:3-8). Most likely Jesus' brothers knew He was extraordinarily special. Unlike human jealousywhich shows a person loves themselves more than the object of their jealousy and envyGods jealousy shows something beautiful. General Epistles Exod. Follow Christs model of unconditional love and grace. The Gospel of Matthew describes him hanging himself after realizing the depths of his betrayal. Once one of Jesuss most trusted disciples, Judas became the poster child for treachery and cowardice. An ancient Coptic manuscript dating from the third or fourth century, containing the only known surviving copy of the Gospel of Judas. Such suggestions are absurd! Youll see one revolt after another in the history of Israel, and one revolt after another being quashed by the power of the enemy. There is a lot the Jewish leaders dont like about Jesus, but their most intense, murderous fury is directed toward him because he believes I am [the Christ, the Son of the Blessed], and you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven (14:62). The lack of respect He had for their religious traditions. Judas Iscariot is remembered for one thing: his betrayal of Jesus Christ. So the Pharisees were exposed, and because they were exposed by the true and authentic holiness of Christ, they hated Him, and they couldnt wait to get rid of Him. Its a righteous jealousy Paul is speaking of, protective and in our best interest, and that is the kind of jealousy God reflectsonly it is perfect, for God Himself is perfect. Bible > 2 Corinthians > Chapter 11 > Verse 2 eBibles Free Downloads Audio 2 Corinthians 11:2 Context Crossref Comment Greek Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The Hebrew word Ishkeriyyoth (for Iscariot) means "man of the village of Keriyyoth." 109 Words1 Page. Historical Books 63 likes, 0 comments - Iteriteka Winny Charis (@winny_charis) on Instagram: "The devil is jealous of you because when he sinned, he could not come back to God yet for you a p." Iteriteka Winny Charis on Instagram: "The devil is jealous of you because when he sinned, he could not come back to God yet for you a provision was made to be . The good news, however, is that Jesus broke the curve. In this version of events, Jesus asked Judas to betray him to the authorities, so that he could be freed from his physical body and fulfill his destiny of saving humanity. Known for: Mary Magdalene is one of the most prominent females in the New Testament, appearing in all four Gospels as a devoted follower of Jesus. Your identity comes from Him, not what you do for Him. Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today April 18, 2023 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. And He did so for us. The religious leaders added all types of restrictions to the Sabbath making it difficult, if not impossible to observe. 6:9-10). (Lyons Press, 2017), which chronicles some of history's most famous disappearances. 23). As a general rule, Jesus was popular with the masses (the exception being in his hometown of Nazareth), and as his popularity increased with the crowds, so did the opposition from the Jewish leaders. John, however, made clear that Judas was an immoral man even before the devil got into him: He kept the common purse, the fund that Jesus and his disciples used for their ministry, and stole from it. Major Prophets The Jewish leaders could not recognize Christ's divine authority and identity. We will consider each of these reasons. What Is a Man? The New Testament Gods jealousy is not indicative of weakness or a character flaw on his part, but it is a part of his holy omnipotence. These six things caused outraged among the religious rulers. 33-34). So watch yourselves, that you do not forget the covenant of the Lord your God which He made with you, and make for yourselves a graven image in the form of anything against which the Lord your God has commanded you. She was an accidental virgin. The Woes of the Pharisees by Jesus were: They did teach people about God, but didn't love God - nor did they allow others to enter the kingdom of heaven. "Its a pure jealousy, meant for our good. His motive seemed to be greed, but some scholars speculate political desires lurked beneath his treachery. (Matthew 26:13-15, NIV), Jesus answered, "It is the one to whom I will give this piece of bread when I have dipped it in the dish." How long, O Lord? They'll say: "I don't believe that He was the Messiah, and I 4. Judas then went on his own to the priests of the Temple, the religious authorities at the time, and offered to betray Jesus in exchange for money30 pieces of silver, as specified in the Gospel of Matthew. Throughout Jewish history, there had always been those who were committed to revolution, who wanted to throw off the yoke of the foreigners who held them captive. In this essay we begin by defining jealousy more generally before turning to the Scriptures to see what they teach regarding the jealousy of God. If you forsake the Lord and serve foreign gods, then he will turn and do you harm and consume you, after having done you good (Josh.24:19-20). The bad news is God doesnt grade on a curve. Indeed, He is the Great I Am. So let His words about jealousy sink into your heart with warmth and welcome, for His jealousy is good and right and true. In Deuteronomy Israel is reminded of the jealousy of God at the beginning and end of the book. These are attempts to see if there may have been something up front that set Judas apart from the rest. https://www.learnreligions.com/judas-iscariot-betrayer-of-jesus-christ-701078 (accessed April 18, 2023). Then Joshua said to the people, You will not be able to serve the Lord, for He is a holy God. (Mark 14:43, NIV). c. The theology of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark. So be very careful how you display the good fortune of God in your life. Some feel a sense of hatred toward him for his act of betrayal, others feel pity, and some throughout history have considered him a hero. A God-Centered Life: 10 Faith-Based Practices When Youre Feeling Anxious, Grumpy, or Stressed, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Mark 15:3 says the chief priests accused him of many things. They were angry with him for upsetting their traditions and some of their scruples about the law. It is not surprising, then, that Christians are zealous for good works (Titus 2:14). 14:22; Psa. You shall not worship them or serve them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, and on the third and the fourth generations of those who hate Me. As much as anything, the lack of respect that Jesus had for their religious traditions incensed the religious leaders. Thats on almost every page of the New Testament. Judas was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ and the money keeper for the group. Historical Books When Herod heard about the birth of Jesus, he thought Jesus would overthrow his kingship. The next time we read of Gods jealousy he is renewing his covenant with Israel after they had violated it by their idolatrous worship of a golden calf it was still being inaugurated (Exod. A fascist Jesus Christ: MAGA turns Donald Trump into a martyr: Trump's anointment as some type of new Jesus Christ is a symptom of a much larger problem with the Christian right salon abrony-mouse They recalled his words from Psalm 69 after Jesus cleansed the temple: "His disciples remembered that it was written, 'zeal [ zelos ] for your house will . 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