Here He Comes!

N.T. #404 "Here He Comes!"

Oct. 9, 2024 

Mark 11-Part 2

LET IT GLOW 

Transportation is here. Are you ready to go? It was what we call Palm Sunday. Why did Jesus ride a colt donkey into Jerusalem that day? I think there are two reasons, First, the terrain is steep. We walked down the steep hill on pavement. I was sure glad that my feet had on good athletic shoes with gripping soles. Our tour bus parked at the top and later met us at the bottom of the hill, going down another route. So the little donkey could have better footing than a horse. Keep in mind, the little animal was wild and had never been ridden before. Yet, Jesus has a way with things. His touch and speech is soothing to the anxious.

What's a King doing on a donkey? Secondly, Jesus was not entering Jerusalem as a warrior on a white horse, nor dictator to rule his kingdom as one going to zap the Roman empire. He did the unpredictable, my Jesus. For the time being, Jesus wanted to rule in hearts.

However, one day Jesus will return to reign as King in Jerusalem and the world. He will change everything for a thousand years. Are you ready?

LET IT GROW 

What a Triumphal Entry:

• Jews were gathering for the week-long celebration of deliverance from Egyptian slavery (Passover).
• Garments were put upon the colt's back for an easier ride for the Savior. Did you notice that Jesus didn't throw them off the donkey?
• This gentle and peaceable Messiah sat upon the colt and rode down the steep hill, past the Mount of Olives, and across the Kidron Valley. 
• His followers honored Jesus by throwing down their cloaks and spreading leafy branches along His path.(verse 8)
• Their jubilant exclamation exalted Jesus as the One who comes, the coming One-Messiah.
• Shouts of Hosanna; Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord: Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. (verses 9-10)

Hosanna means oh save!; an exclamation of adoration.

The Jews were expecting an earthly kingdom to be established, the kingdom of our faith David. this is taken from Psalm 118:25-26, which was chanted customarily athe Passover celebrations. (Falwell)

What a contrast with the shouts of "Crucify Him!" later in the week Jesus would hear.

Jesus came in peace, offering leaders a time to humble themselves, repent of their sins, receive grace, accept Him as the Messiah, embrace Him as their king, and experience genuine liberty. Their response to Jesus' arrival would determine their fates as individuals and decide the future of the nation for centuries to come. (Swindoll)

How are you responding to Jesus? Is He the King of your life? Or is He just a good teacher in a good?

LET IT GO

We bow down and we worship You Lord Jesus. You are our Passover Lamb that takes away the sins of the world.

King of all kings You will be.

Be King of our hearts today.

Give us directions how we may serve You today.