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John description of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem reveals three distinct types of people in their feelings toward Jesus the messiah.
By observing the hearts of those surrounding Jesus, we see how sinful motivations result in the rejection of our savior and we are challenged to observe our own hearts as we also come to Christ during this Easter season.
Mary (Lazarus’ sister)
John describes the place so we can understand the scene.
Six days before the Passover.
This wasn’t just any Passover
John give extra detail, so we understand the scene.
We are in Bethany were Jesus raise Lazarus from the grave.
People were always coming to Jesus for many different reasons
Here we see Mary come to worship in the most unorthodox and unreserved way.
Imagine someone today busting into a dinner party and complete disturbing the scene like this.
The gift was sacrificial.
Actions were one of a servant.
Although she wasn’t trying to get attention, Mary’s worship could not be ignored by anyone.
Mary’s worship would not be described as “pretty” or even socially acceptable.
Today worship has become domesticated
That kind of authentic worship makes people uncomfortable.
Mary is not making a scene to get attention.
Judas – “What is this woman doing?!
She is being ridiculous”
If we are honest we might be a little like Judas, although not for the same reason.
Jesus – leave her alone.
Mary’s response to Jesus: Jesus is my everything and I give everything to worship Him.
The Crowd
John 12:12 (ESV) The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem.
The large crowd that had come to the feast…”
“The same crowd that saw Jesus’ miracle (verse 9)
John is making a connection for us.
A multitude of people came to Jesus (initially) out of hype.
The Triumphal Entry:
also read Mt 21:7-11; Mk 11:7-11; Lk 19:35-38
“Hosanna” – Greek means “come save us”
“Blessed is He who comes” – giving Messianic titles to Jesus
“The King of Israel” – Shows their expectation of what Jesus is doing there.
This was a huge commotion.
Luke records that Jesus was asked by Pharisees asked Jesus to “Rebuke” his disciples.
Not just silence them but “REBUKE” them.
Why? - Because the crowd is proclaiming Jesus as the promised messiah.
Within a week this same crowd would demand the Jesus be crucified!
How could this crowd change so much in a week?
Although their words changed their hearts actually didn’t.
The next verse gives us a hint into the hearts of the multitude of people.
the Son of Man must be lifted up?
Who is this Son of Man?”
In other words – We thought you were going to come establish an everlasting kingdom.
We were thinking you would take us out of Roman rule
The crowds response to Jesus: Jesus will make my life better.
The Pharisees
John gives traces along the way of the heart this group.
After Lazarus is raised from the grave: (John 11:47-48)
What are we to do…this man performs signs!
Everyone will believe in Him
The Romans will take OUR place and OUR nation.
In response to Triumphal entry: (John 12:19)
“Look, the whole world has gone after him.”
Overstatement is pretty telling of their jealous desperation.
Almost tantrum-like
The overall description of the heart of this group.
(John 12:42-43)
John use of the word believe is significant.
They came to know that Jesus was truly the messaiah
They still chose to reject Him.
The Pharisees response to Jesus: I love the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God.
The heart of Jesus.
Mary is revealing the glory of Jesus who is revealing the glory of the Father.
As we draw near to Easter can I challenge you to examine yourselves?
Are you a pharisee ?
Trade the Glory of God found in Christ for the glory that comes from this life.
Are you like the multitude of people?
Run ti Jesus because you think He will make your life better but reject Him when you realize He is your Lord and not your servant.
Are you like Mary?
Humbly come to Christ and everything to give your authentic unbridled worship.
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