259. Mengapa Yesus Menginginkan Berita tentang Mujizat-Nya Diam-Diam?

Pertanyaan: 259. Mengapa Yesus Menginginkan Berita tentang Mujizat-Nya Diam-Diam?

Mungkin itu dilakukan demi pertimbangan bagi pengikut-pengikutnya, karena mungkin ada pemberontakan yang dapat menyebabkan pembantaian. Rakyat mengharapkan Mesias menjadi seorang raja dan, jika mereka telah mengenali Kristus, dan masih memegang keyakinan tersebut, mereka mungkin akan bangkit memberontak melawan Roma. Pada satu kesempatan (Yohanes 6:15), Ia menyembunyikan diri-Nya untuk mencegah pemberontakan semacam itu. Setelah kematiannya, aman untuk memberitakan-Nya sebagai Mesias, karena pada saat itu sifat kerajaan-Nya yang rohani akan dipahami; tetapi selama Ia hidup, penting untuk menghindari publisitas. Bahkan para murid pun mengharapkan bahwa Ia akan menjadikan diri-Nya sebagai raja dan tidak memahami tujuan sebenarnya sampai setelah kebangkitan-Nya.

Question: 259. Why Did Jesus Want the News of His Miracles Kept Quiet?

It was probably out of consideration for his followers, as there might be a popular rising which might lead to slaughter. The people were expecting the Messiah to be a king and, if they had recognized Christ, and still held that notion they would probably have risen in rebellion against Rome. On one occasion (John 6:15), he hid himself to prevent such a rising. It was safe after his death to preach him as the Christ, because then the spiritual nature of his kingdom would be understood; but while he lived, it was necessary to avoid publicity. Even the disciples expected that he would make himself king and did not understand his real purpose until after the resurrection.

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