Jesus Lost His Temper

 Jesus Lost his Temper

Matthew 22:29

Jesus replied, “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God."

This was Jesus responding to a question the Pharisees asked him about what heaven will be like. He was very good at insulting people. He was very straight forward. He did not mind offending anyone, no matter how high their position was. He was courageous and bold in how he confronted others. Of course to him they were merely humans, so he did not worry about talking down to them. They were under him. Also maybe he really wanted things to sink in with people. Sometimes only frustration sends a message in strong. 

You might have heard the story of him flipping the tables in the temple. He was mad people were making lots of money from selling sacrifices. That reminds me of pastors making way too much money these days. 

Jesus often got frustrated with his disciples. He would say things to them like, "Are you still so dull?" He said to Peter, "Get behind me Satan." Peter was trying to thwart God's plan of Jesus dying for our sins. That is why he said that. He said to the Pharisees when they asked for a sign, "A wicked and adulterous generations asks for a sign." When the disciples could not cast a demon out, Jesus said to them, "“You unbelieving and perverse generation, how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you?" 

He was always testing his disciples. He was amazed how long it took for them to understand. They didn't fully believe that he was sent from God until pretty much after he rose from the dead. It makes sense that he was constantly frustrated with them due to their lack of faith. 

I wonder if God and Jesus and the Holy Spirit get frustrated with us when we are lacking in faith. I'm sure they do.