Tag: bullies

Nehemiah 4:1-6 – Handling Big Bullies

Read Nehemiah 4:1-6

Construction of the Jerusalem wall continues. We hear more about the bully, Sanballat, in this passage. Sanballat is spouting off his taunts to discredit the work of the Jews. I couldn’t help but think of when Jesus was taunted during the final hours before his crucifixion. People can be so mean.

We can only suppose what Sanballat’s problem is with the rebuilding process. Could it be he feels threatened and wants to show his superiority? Sanballat tries to get others to agree and join in on his mockery.

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Mark 15:16-20 – Mocking Jesus

Read Mark 15:16-20

Don’t you just want to yell, “Stop! Enough already!” It breaks my heart to see how our King Jesus was treated in his final hours. These soldiers had no idea who they were mocking. How do you think it made Jesus feel to be taunted and paraded around in a purple robe with a crown of thorns? This is just one of the times Jesus will be mocked before he dies.

Jesus loved us that much. He endured so much for you and me. We see people in our day being bullied for one thing or another. As a child, I was called “fatty” or “four eyes.” I know how much that hurt. Today’s taunts are much more hurtful, and childhood suicide is on the rise.

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