Did you know Jesus was ridiculed?

There is a huge difference between being teased and being ridiculed, and both acts can affect us, as well as our children. Teasing is making fun of a person or a situation, and teasing is common among children, especially between siblings. Mocking someone or humiliating them with taunting words or insulting behavior is ridicule. Jesus is ridiculed many times throughout the bible as he is mocked, laughed at, made fun of, and eventually crucified.
Some of the reasons that children may tease or ridicule other children are to get attention, to feel superior, to look cool, to emulate a famous influencer, or simply because they feel intimidated. However, there are many ways to help a child who has been teased or ridiculed. Some ways to help a child that has been ridiculed are to relate to them, role-play the situation, be more familiar with the people they are hanging out with when you’re not around and read verses from the Bible about Jesus being ridiculed.
Anti-bullying resources for kids:

* Fast Freddy, by Lee Ann Mancini
* “23 Must-Read Anti-Bullying Books for Kids,” by Danielle N. Barr
* National Bullying Prevention Center

Bible Verses Mentioned:

* Matthew 9:23
* Matthew 20:18-19
* Matthew 26:67-68
* Matthew 27:29-31
* Luke 23:35
* Hebrews 4:14-15
* Matthew 5:9

Get a cup of coffee, take about ten minutes to recharge your batteries, and equip your mind so you can raise warriors for Christ that will stand firm in the face of evil! Occasionally, we will be giving away free books – so stay tuned! My team and I are here to serve you all for the glory of our Lord!