Jesus Understands Emotions

Hebrews 4:15 “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin”

2 Unhealthy Ways People Deal with Emotion a. Avoiders

b. Emotional Indulgers

1. Compassion

Matthew 9:36 “When He saw the crowds, He had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.”

2. Joy

Luke 10:21 “At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, ‘I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth…’”

3. Love

John 11:5 “Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.”

Mark 10:21 Jesus looked at him and loved him

4. Anger

Mark 3:5 “He looked around at them in anger, deeply distressed at their stubborn hearts…”

5. Loss

John 11:35 “Jesus wept.”

6. Amazement

Luke 7:9 “When Jesus heard this, He was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd… said, ‘I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.’”

Mark 6:6 “He was amazed at their lack of faith.”

7. Overwhelmed

Matthew 26:38 “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death.”

8. Sad

Matthew 26:37–38 “He began to be sorrowful and troubled.”

9. Peace

John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you.”

1. Take them to God

Psalm 62:8 " Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge.”

2. Check the Facts / Filter the lies

Ecclesiastes 7:9 “Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.”

It’s ok to feel, but we have to filter lies from the feelings.

Ephesians 4:26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.”

Jeremiah 17:9 “The heart is deceitful above all things…”

3. Trust instead of React

Have Anxiety? Philippians 4:6–7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition… present your requests to God. And the peace of God… will guard your hearts.”
Have Fear? Psalm 56:3 “When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.”
Have Despair? Psalm 42:5 “Why, my soul, are you downcast? … Put your hope in God.”