The King is coming!
Notes
Transcript
I. Introduction
I. Introduction
v. 1-2
The Passover (12: 53-57)
Lazarus was there
the witness of Jesus’ power
the life of the resurrected
II. The anointing from Mary
II. The anointing from Mary
vv. 3-8
Mary’s humility v. 3
Jesus’ feet
Mary’s hair
Mary’s Sacrifice
the perfume vv. 3, 5
Judas’ motives revealed (contrast: Light vs dark)
his intentions vv. 4, 6
Jesus’ response
“let her alone” v. 7
“for you always have” v. 8
“Good things are not always the right thing. Sometimes we miss the important things doing what we want to.”
III. The arrangement of the religious
III. The arrangement of the religious
vv. 9-11
The killing of Jesus (11:47-57)
The killing of Lazurus (12:9-10)
The reason for killing (12:11)
IV. The arrival of The King
IV. The arrival of The King
vv. 12-19
v. 12-13
Large crowd/meet him
Palm branches - national symbol
revolt against Syrian rule
Jewish currency
Hosanna!
Psalm 118:25-26
means “Save us, Lord” or Lit “give salvation now”
vv. 14-15 - donkey vs horse
Exalting Jesus in John His Victory Is Not Political
The choice of the donkey reveals this King will achieve his victory through humility. The salvation he secures will come through meekness. He doesn’t come to destroy other nations but to “proclaim peace to the nations.” The Jews expect the Messiah to liberate them, crushing the nations in the process, but the King comes to bring peace to all nations.
v. 16 - the confusion of the disciples
vv. 17-18 - the testimony of the people (2 types)
v. 19 - the response of the religious leaders
37 But though He had performed so many signs before them, yet they were not believing in Him.
VI. Conclusion
VI. Conclusion
What sacrifice are you making for Jesus?
How are you proclaiming the miracles of Jesus?
What kind of Kingdom do you desire? (messianic overtones) Who is Jesus to you?
“I will have to answer to God.”
“Only God can judge me.”
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