The King of New Life

This Sunday we will look at Jesus entrance into Jerusalem. On April 6, 32 AD Jesus sat atop a colt, and begin his ascent into the city.  We read the description in Matt 21:

And a very great multitude spread their clothes on the road; others cut down branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 Then the multitudes who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: “Hosanna to the Son of David! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ Hosanna in the highest!” (Matt 21:8-9)

In my mind I can picture something like the hero’s parade they had in NY City at the close of WWII, or when the astronauts returned from the moon in 1968.  People lining the streets, shouting and cheering, excitement everywhere!  The Jewish people are known for their public display of excitement, and I think this day was no exception! But strangely enough, with all of their excitement about Jesus coming to town, not five days later this same crowd would be calling for his death.  Crowds can be fickle!

A similar thing happens even today.  A person comes to church, perhaps struggling in some way, needing a new beginning.  They come face to face with the Lord Jesus Christ, and man they are excited about Him! They are excited about what He offers, and how He can change their lives! But after the crisis recedes, they don’t need Jesus as much as they thought.  Matter of fact, some of His ways really get in the way of their lifestyle.

In the same way we are faced with a similar question.  We know who Jesus is, maybe we’re even excited about Him, but are we willing to make Him Lord?


Join us this Sunday for episode 2 of our series, "The King of New Life."

...till the whole world hears

Pastor Clay