Why Even Jesus Faced Criticism From Religious People (And What It Means for You)

In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson continues through Luke chapter 5, where Jesus heals a paralyzed man and forgives his sins while Pharisees and religious teachers, who traveled in from every village across Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem, gather to criticize Him. This episode traces a pattern found in every true revival throughout history: opposition always follows. It's spiritual, but it is also deeply human. Nehemiah faced relentless harassment from Sanballat and Tobiah while rebuilding Jerusalem's walls. George Whitefield was pelted with rotten vegetables and stones during the First Great Awakening. Evangelist Mordecai Ham faced resistance from local churches even while leading a sixteen-year-old Billy Graham to Christ. Some opposition comes from unbelievers who feel threatened by the gospel. Some comes from within the church, from people who know their Bibles and should be allies but become critics instead. Pastor Dickerson offers real encouragement for anyone facing criticism while trying to follow God's calling: we don't need to please our critics, we don't need to convince them, and we don't need to fear them or become oppositional toward them. We simply carry on the work God has given us to do, with perseverance and the Spirit of Jesus. Text "DAILY" to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/