Advice Quote by Joseph B. Wirthlin
“The Gospels record that nearly everywhere the Savior went, He was surrounded by multitudes of people. Some hoped that He would heal them; others came to hear Him speak. Others came for practical advice. Toward the end of His mortal ministry, some came to mock and ridicule Him and to clamor for His crucifixion.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: "The Savior and the Multitude", 1995
Describes varied motivations of crowds following Jesus, from hope of healing to mockery.
In simple terms: People followed Jesus for many reasons.
Key Takeaway
Recognize diverse motivations in gatherings.
Themes
faith
human nature
spiritual seeking
hope
mockery
public perception
religion
community
diversity
motivation
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
religious reflection
historical insight
When to use this quote
- church service
- public speaking
- pilgrimage
- social movement
Key Concepts
preacher
historian
faithful
curious observer
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people seek both comfort and challenge in faith?
- How does understanding motives change our outreach?
A Different Perspective
Modern audiences may misinterpret historical contexts.
![“It was The Gospel From Outer Space, by Kilgore Trout. It was about a visitor from outer space...[who] made a serious study of Christianity, to learn, if he could, why Christians found it so easy to be cruel. He concluded that at least part of the trouble was slipshod storytelling in the New…” quote by Kurt Vonnegut](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e53/kurt-vonnegut-41_bible_it-was-the-gospel-from-outer-space-by-ki_77926.jpg)
![“Burridge goes on to say, “[T]rying to decode the Gospels through the genre of modern biography, when the author encoded his message in the genre of ancient [biography], will lead to another nonsense—blaming the text for not containing modern predilections which it was never meant to contain.”286…” quote by Trent Horn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f71/trent-horn-66792_last-supper_burridge-goes-on-to-say-t-rying-to-decod_76757.jpg)
