Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

The Anger of Jesus

Aug 18, 2023

06:52

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Discover the lesser-known emotions of Jesus as Sinclair Ferguson explores His anger and indignation. From expressing anger towards lack of compassion to displaying love for humanity, explore Christ's fierce devotion to His redeemed.

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Jesus' anger towards death and Satan at the grave of Lazarus emphasizes his commitment to destroying anything that hinders salvation.

Jesus' profound love for humanity drives his emotions of indignation and hatred, which are necessary aspects of his fierce and uncompromising covenant towards his loved ones.

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Jesus' Compassion and Anger

Warfield's essay highlights the two primary emotions attributed to Jesus: compassion and anger. While compassion is often associated with Jesus, his anger and indignation are less commonly recognized. Jesus displays anger towards those lacking compassion, hindering children from approaching him, and at the grave of Lazarus, where his anger towards death and Satan is evident.

The Anger and Indignation of Jesus

3min

The Angry and Loving Jesus

4min

Jesus wept at the grave of Lazarus out of love for His friend and out of a holy hatred of the destruction wrought by sin. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains how Christ's perfect anger displays His devotion to His redeemed.

Read the transcript: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-anger-of-jesus