75.   Who were Jesus' enemies?

Jesus' enemies were those who feared for their power and material interests if the kingdom of God should spread and for that reason they slandered and persecuted him.

76.   Did the attitude of Jesus' enemies discourage him?

The attitude of Jesus' enemies did not discourage him: Jesus trusted in God and in the truth of his teaching and those who are founded upon these can never despair.

   Isaiah 40:31: ... but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.