Podcasts about palm sunday jesus

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan describes the heart attitude with which Jesus raised his dead friend, grieved over Jerusalem, and ultimately gave His life for the love of the world.

Homily - Palm Sunday - Jesus Christ Must Be Praised

Jesus, the Paradoxical King. Matthew 21: 1-11. April 13, 2025. Chad Reeves.

Today marks the beginning of Holy Week - Jesus enters Jerusalem on His way to the cross. The disciples and the crowds don't understand, they have a completely different perspective on all the things happening in what to them is the yearly celebration of Passover. Pages 17-18 of our 40 days guide gives space for you to walk with Jesus from Palm Sunday, to the cross, culminating with Easter Monday. Carve out time this week for extra prayer, study, and fellowship with your Savior to deepen your understanding of all that He accomplished each day of this very intentional and purposeful week.

Sanjay Merchant introduces Palm Sunday by contrasting Jesus's humble "Triumphal Entry" into Jerusalem with the grand Roman triumphs of generals like Julius Caesar. While Roman triumphs were lavish, military parades celebrating conquest and power, Jesus enters on a donkey, fulfilling prophecy and displaying a radically different kind of kingship marked by humility and divine authority. The message challenges conventional ideas of greatness, showing that true triumph in God's kingdom looks nothing like worldly glory. #PalmSunday #JesusTheKing #HumbleTriumph #BiblicalProphecy #KingdomOfGod

Palm Sunday-Jesus triumphal entry.

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19, Romans 11:25-26, Exodus 12:3. The Palm Sunday story is a familiar story with detail that is not well known. This event was a prophetic declaration not only to the first century but also to the twenty-first century! Palm Sunday - Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey to the shouts of “Hosanna” the weekend before his crucifixion death and resurrection. All four Gospels record this event - each one offers a unique perspective. Pastor puts the four author's writings together in a way that shows a host of detail about what it meant then and what it means now. Pastor Dodge takes a deeper look into the following topics, sharing the New Testament coverage of the event with the prophetic words of this very event from the Old Testament in Zechariah, Psalms, Exodus, Deuteronomy and others. We will see this event as fulfillment of what had been biblically predicted: Setting Timing Donkey Hosanna Opposition Weeping Return Jesus shares prophetically in these words: “For I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.'” And we read this in Romans 11:25 “I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be conceited: Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles has come in, and in this way all Israel will be saved.” The day is coming when the Jewish people will receive Jesus as their Messiah. We can see this now: 23 - in 1948 the nation of Israel was established in a single day, a nation that had not existed for almost 19 full centuries. In 1948 there were 23 Jewish believers in the Messiah. 2000- and in 1948 there were 2000 Jewish believers in the whole world 30,000 - today there are 30,000 Jewish believers in Messiah in Israel 1,000,000 - and Jewish believers around the world and growing. Something dramatic has happened - the Jewish people are coming to recognize Jesus as their Messiah and Savior. It mean the very thing Jesus predicted is taking place in our day and the King is coming back!! This account from the New Testament is an historic account. One that summons us to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, one that calls us to recognize that God is in control, one that helps us understand that the Lord's desire is that we know Him, that we be filled with His Holy Spirit and that we be part of the great assembly of believers who will ultimately welcome our King - because THE KING IS COMING BACK! Now What? Learn about God at https://www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer is FREE. Check out the video from our website:  https://www.awakeusnow.com/sunday-service Watch via our app. Text HELLO to 888-364-4483 to download our app.

Send us a textPastor John Gerlach returns to the Viewpoints podcast fresh from his travels and joins Pastor Shawn Williams for a timely conversation about Palm Sunday. Together, they explore the historical and spiritual significance of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem—what it meant then and what it still means today. Why did Jesus choose a donkey? What's with the palm branches? And how does this moment force every one of us to consider: Is Jesus really my King? This episode offers fresh insight into a familiar story and prepares our hearts as we move through Holy Week.

Welcome to a special episode of 'Have Faith, Let It Begin' as we celebrate Palm Sunday, marking Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Discover why this day is significant in the Christian calendar and how it heralds the start of Holy Week - a time of reflection and preparation for Easter. Join us in exploring the events of Palm Sunday, where Jesus was hailed as a king by the crowds waving palm branches, a symbol of peace and victory. Learn about the profound symbolism of the donkey and palm branches, fulfilled prophecies, and the heartfelt cries of 'Hosanna'. Delve into the essence of Holy Week, remembering Jesus' last days, his suffering, and his resurrection. Celebrate with us and embrace the grace and peace bestowed by Jesus, reflecting on his sacrifice and the eternal life it promises.

Brother Nick looks at how the whole story of the Bible points to Jesus, especially this last week of Palm Sunday.

This Palm Sunday sermon explores the five facets of Jesus as king – sovereign, humble, saving, worthy, and compassionate – urging us to behold him as a person requiring a relationship with us.

This week, we're diving into the story of Palm Sunday—Jesus' humble yet world-shaking ride into Jerusalem. While the people longed for a triumphant military hero, our Savior chose a lowly donkey, pointing to the kind of King He truly is: one who embraces suffering before glory, and welcomes every person—outsiders, children, and the hurting—into His kingdom. Join us as we explore how Jesus clears the way for genuine worship, demonstrating both His tender mercy and His unshakeable authority. It's a powerful reminder that He's not just a King for some, but the King for all. Don't miss this chance to discover (or rediscover) the transforming hope found in our humble, yet victorious, Messiah.

Join us for Palm Sunday - Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem!

Join us for Palm Sunday - Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem!

Join us for Palm Sunday - Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem!

Join us for Palm Sunday - Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem!

Join us for Palm Sunday - Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem!

Join us for Palm Sunday - Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem!

Reading: Mark 11:1-11 Speaker: Paul McCabe The post Palm Sunday – Jesus' Mock Parade first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Up To Jerusalem - Teaching 3 Scripture - Luke 19:11-27, John 12:1-11, Psalm 45:4, 6-8, Mark 14:10-11, Hebrews 1:8-9 Jesus has set his face toward Jerusalem and will carry out  the heavenly Father's will. People were expecting the Kingdom of God to appear suddenly - political deliverance - a great king to rule - but Jesus continued to emphasize the difficulties that lie ahead as well as the glory that would come in the future.  Today's teaching begins with the Parable of the Mina. A mina is equivalent to 3-4 months pay. The story tells of a king and 10 servants, each are given a mina, the king goes away and then returns asking for an accounting of the mines each had been given. In this parable - Jesus is trying to show how he too will go away. The kingdom of God is coming - but the final fulfillment is in the future - His second return.  But while the king is away and we await His return - those of us that follow Him are called to wisely use what He has given us.   As Jesus continues heading “Up to Jerusalem” He stops in the town of Bethany to dine with friends: Mary, Martha, Lazarus and others. Just weeks earlier Jesus had raised Lazarus from the dead. During the meal, Mary pores expensive perfume on Jesus' feet - perfume worth about 1 year's wage. Judas speaks up that it was a waste of money that could have/should have gone to the poor, but Jesus speaks up in Mary's defense saying, “You will always have the poor but you will not always have Me.” Anointing with perfume had remarkable application and significance for devout Jewish people in the 1st century. They were eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Messiah - Messiah means the Anointed One and now Mary anoints Jesus. She even wipes His feet with her hair - showing complete surrender - she gave Jesus everything, possibly even her life savings in this act of devotion.  On the next day Jesus would be riding into Jerusalem on a donkey as their king to the cheers of Hosanna (Save Us!) - as Mary does the symbolic, prophetic act of anointing Jesus, she's not just showing devotion to Him and not just preparing His body for death, she is announcing to all that He's her King, she serves Him and that He is the fulfillment of the Scriptures. Judas is angered so much by Mary's act that he goes to the chief priests to betray Jesus. These chief priests had seen the miraculous healings, they knew of Jesus raising Lazarus, and they knew what people were saying about Jesus, but their own hearts were hardened. They wanted to kill Jesus and Lazarus as well. Mere recognition of something being true doesn't always change the heart and mind, only God changes them. Only when we encounter Jesus for who He really is are we then changed and that is an action of God. This is why we are called to be humble before God, to believe and repent and to follow him. The next day (Palm Sunday) Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey. Did He still smell of the perfume Mary had put on Him? He was hailed with Hosannas and the waving of palm branches. Riding in on a donkey was a symbol of peace. Something else was coinciding with Jesus coming into Jerusalem on this specific day. This was the 10th Day of Nissan for the Jewish people, which was the day that all the lambs that would be sacrificed for the Passover in 4 days were herded into Jerusalem. The very day that Jesus, the Sacrificial Lamb of God, also enters the city. This is not a coincidence.And 4 days later as the lambs were slaughtered for the Passover meals to celebrate their freedom from bondage to Egypt, Jesus would be hung on the cross shedding His blood for our freedom from sin's bondage. Nothing here is coincidental. Jesus is the fulfillment of all the Father has promised!! 3 Key Events that lead to Jesus' arrest, death and crucifixion:     ⁃    Resurrection of Lazarus     ⁃    Anointing by Mary     ⁃    Jesus in the temple courts These three incidents enraged the chief priests and were the final straw in their desire to get rid of Him earlier than originally planned.  We will pick up next week with the cleansing of the temple.  Our website –  https://www.awakeusnow.com Watch the video from our website! https://www.awakeusnow.com/2-year-study-of-the-gospels-upper Watch the video from our YouTube Channel!! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTaaqrC3dMOzMkhPyiNWwlJRpV6Bwpu01 Up to Jerusalem is a study of the final weeks of Jesus' ministry concluding with His resurrection and ascension, using the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John together with material from ancient sources and recent discoveries.  Up to Jerusalem is part four of our Two Year Study of the Gospels. Up To Jerusalem is the story of the plan of God to redeem the world, and the story of a Savior willing to obey the Father's plan. As we study Jesus' final days, we will be impacted as we discover the Love of God for each one of us.  This study is great for large group, small group or home group study and can be started at any time.

Luke 19:28-40 On Palm Sunday Jesus rode into Jerusalem to cheers and praise, knowing that shortly after he would surrender himself to his enemies and be put to death. (Palm Sunday) The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message […]

Join us as Pastor Kevin resumes our journey through the Gospel of Luke by looking at a passage Christians are accustomed to studying the week of Palm Sunday—Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Today we'll look at the details of this familiar story and what they say about us and a God who wants to draw near and carry our burdens.Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Everybody loves the popular, powerful and successful Jesus. They are singing songs and imprinting their preferences on Jesus.  The problem with this great support is that it is a mile wide but only an inch deep. Jesus will continue to show this same crowd who He really is over the next week.  There will be sacrifice, teaching, suffering, love, death and a resurrection, all within the confines of one, GREAT week.Subscribe to not miss a day of it. https://youtu.be/1XD85_JjbDk

This teaching is from Matthew 26:1-28. As we come to these final chapters of Matthew we are exploring the final days of Jesus' ministry on earth; His time with the disciples, His suffering, His death, His resurrection.  These are days that truly have changed the world and that's not hyperbole - it's fact. In today's reading - Jesus tells the disciples yet again of His coming crucifixion. He continues to let them know what's coming and what's ahead so that when it happens they will remember He had told them these things and they can then begin to put the pieces together. In verses 3-5 we read of the chief priests and elders scheming to arrest Jesus secretly and kill Him. But they decide to wait until after the Passover festival is over to avoid rioting by the crowds that are in Jerusalem during the festival time frame. BUT something happens to change their minds from that decision to a decision of “let's do it now!” It is no coincidence the timing of what's coming for Jesus in the timing of the Passover Festival.  The day before Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem - what we call Palm Sunday - Jesus is at a dinner at Simon the Leper's home. While Jesus is dining, Mary pours perfume on Jesus' head. When the disciples call it a waste of money that could have gone to the poor, Jesus says, “When she poured this perfume on my head and body, she did it to prepare me for burial.” Yet another way of letting the disciples know what's to come. Next we read about the reason the Chief Priests change their minds to arresting Jesus earlier than originally planned.  Judas, one of the disciples, comes to them and asks what they would give him for delivering Jesus one to them. He was given 30 pieces of silver and then began to watch for the opportune time to hand Jesus to them. As the day for the Passover meal approaches, the disciples ask Jesus where He wants to make preparations to eat the meal. They gather around the table of an upper room for the Passover meal at the place the disciples had secured according to Jesus' directions. During the meal, Jesus mentions more clues of what is to come, “My appointed time is near.” During the dinner Jesus announces, “Truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me” and gives a harsh word of judgement.  As the Passover meal continues, Jesus institutes the “Lord's Supper” as a New Covenant. He takes the bread and wine of the Passover meal and reveals Himself as the Passover Lamb, the body (bread) and blood (wine) of the Passover Lamb meal. There are multiple correlations between the Passover Festival activities and activities of Jesus during His last week on earth. Jesus is the perfect, unblemished Lamb of God. Visit our website here https://www.awakeusnow.com Watch the video from our website https://www.awakeusnow.com/matthew-discipling Watch the video from Youtube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTaaqrC3dMOxHZDaamNk9DaM7h7LejJj7 Watch via our app. Text HELLO to 888-364-4483 to download our app. We invite you to join us for our Sunday service every Sunday at 9:30am CT (live or on demand) here: https://www.awakeusnow.com/sunday-service

Main idea: Jesus publicly tells the world who He is: He is the Davidic, Merciful, Sight-Giving, Divine, Prophesied, Humble, International, Saving, and Soon-Coming King. Jesus is the Davidic King Jesus is the Merciful King Jesus is the Sight-Giving King Jesus is the Divine King Jesus is the Prophesied King Jesus is the Humble King Jesus is the International King Jesus is the Saving King Jesus is the Soon-Coming King Mark wanted to make clear that he received help with this outline from a commentary. You can watch this message here.

Palm Sunday   Jesus, our coming King:   1. Is Humble and Victorious 2. Is the God who saves 3. Heals the exile      

In Sunday's sermon, Pastor Erik Lindeen draws from personal stories to encourage cultivating a childlike faith in Jesus. He reflects on Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem on a donkey during Palm Sunday, noting how Jesus's mission was not only to free the Jewish people but to liberate all humanity from the curse of sin. He reminds us that Jesus is more attractive than religion. Erik advises his listeners not to strive for immediate understanding but to wrestle with questions, doubts, and gradually seek wisdom. It's ok to not understand right away. He compares this process to the disciples' experience, as they, too, did not comprehend Jesus's teachings instantly. Erik encourages us to embrace wonder and playfulness as avenues of worship, particularly during the Easter season, suggesting that embracing awe can enrich one's relationship with God. This sermon aims to reorient focus towards Jesus over empty religious rituals, advocating instead for true connection, obedience, and awe-filled worship.

In this weeks episode, Pastor Dom talks about the incredible sacrifice of Jesus. Isaiah 5:20 NKJV20 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness;…Luke 23:13-25  NKJV13 Then Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people, 14 said to them, “You have brought this Man to me, as one who misleads the people. And indeed, having examined Him in your presence, I have found no fault in this Man concerning those things of which you accuse Him; 15 no, neither did Herod, for I sent you back to him; and indeed nothing deserving of death has been done by Him. 16 I will therefore chastise  Him and release Him” 17 (for it was necessary for him to release one to them at the feast).18 And they all cried out at once, saying, “Away with this Man, and release to us Barabbas”— 19 who had been thrown into prison for a certain rebellion made in the city, and for murder. 20 Pilate, therefore, wishing to release Jesus, again called out to them. 21 But they shouted, saying, “Crucify Him, crucify Him!” 22 Then he said to them the third time, “Why, what evil has He done? I have found no reason for death in Him. I will therefore chastise Him and let Him go.” 23 But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices that He be crucified. And the voices of these men and of the chief priests prevailed. 24 So Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they requested. 25 And he released to them the one they requested, who for rebellion and murder had been thrown into prison; but he delivered Jesus to their will.Proverbs 29:25 NKJV25 The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safeProverbs 13:20 NLV20 …associate with fools and get in trouble.1 Peter 2:22 New Living Translation22 He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone.James 4:17 NLV17 Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.Romans 12:2 NKJV2 And do not be conformed to this world,2 Timothy 2:15 NLV15 Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.John 8:44 NKJVYou are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do.1 John 3:1 NKJV3 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.Matthew 10:32 KJV32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.Romans 3:23  NKJV23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 6:23 NKJV23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.2 Corinthians 5:21 NKJV21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.Romans 5:8 NKJV8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.John 3:16 NLT16 “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.

Palm Sunday - Jesus' Triumphal Entry & Hope based off of Zechariah 9:9-12 & Matthew 21:1-9.

From the series "Jesus People: Recapturing Radical Discipleship in the Book of Mark." Pastor Luke teaches on Palm Sunday from Mark's account of Jesus entering Jerusalem in Mark 11.

On Palm Sunday Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey to the praises and hallelujahs of the crowds of people hoping for a political savior. But the way Jesus enters reveals a humility filled with symbolism for the death he would experience on the cross. The perfect pascal lamb sacrificed for the sin of the world.

March 24, 2024 Today's Reading: John 12:12-19 Daily Lectionary: Exodus 8:1-32, Psalm 118, Hebrews 1:1-14So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna!  Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” (John 12:13)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. It's a strange thing to see a king riding triumphantly to His death, especially when He knows about it while no one else does.  The Pharisees want Him dead, that certainly is the truth, but they aren't quite sure how to accomplish this yet.  There is still a lot of scheming and bribing that has to get done.  Whatever the case, Jesus will end up on that cross, one way or another.  But no matter how it may look, no one places Him there.  He goes willingly.And so the crowds that once saw Him raise Lazarus from the grave follow Him with palm branches waving, shouting from the top of their voices, “Hosanna!  Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”  …  They are calling for salvation even if they don't fully understand what it is they are asking, for that is what Hosanna means, “Save us.”  But whether they understand it or not, Jesus will save them.  It is going to look strange.  It is going to look weak.  It is going to look broken and bloody.  It is going to look like death.  But this King knows that it is only through His death that His servants will have life, so onward He goes.  He will not be denied His crossly-throne.We join in this cry of victory, in this plea for salvation, uniting ourselves in song with that palm-branch-waving crowd.  We do this in the Service of the Sacrament in the words of the Sanctus.  Every single Lord's Day, a new Palm Sunday all over again, as our King comes to us in simple and meager ways.  The only difference is that on that first Palm Sunday Jesus was riding to the cross, every Lord's Day after He is riding from the cross in order to give to you what He won there.“Hosanna!  Lord, save us!”  And He does, every single time, as He feeds us with His broken Body and Blood outpoured.  …  How fitting… with your tongue you cry out for salvation and with your lips you receive it! In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Almighty and everlasting God, You sent Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, to take upon Himself our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross.  Mercifully grant that we may follow the example of His great humility and patience and be made partakers of His resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.-Pastor Eli Lietzau is pastor of Wheat Ridge Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.Unforgivable? Unforgiveness is a prison—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. In a world full of turmoil, many use forgiveness as a coping mechanism without understanding what true forgiveness is. Learn what forgiveness from Christ looks like, and how He forgives His people.

In this special Palm Sunday episode of "A Conversation on...", we explore the theme of value in the context of Jesus's journey towards the crucifixion. Our sermon prep team shares a mix of personal anecdotes, reflections on wedding day calmness, and the humorous reality of what's found in a church's storage closet, seamlessly transitioning into a deeper discussion on the significance of Palm Sunday. We delve into Jesus's actions and teachings during his final week, emphasizing His sacrifice for us and the foundational belief in our inherent worth to God. This conversation not only highlights the importance of understanding and feeling valued by Jesus but also invites listeners to reflect on the ways in which we value ourselves and others. Through stories of Jesus's interactions with individuals like the Samaritan woman and Zacchaeus, we uncover the difference between being loved out of obligation and being genuinely liked and pursued by Jesus. Join us as we navigate through the themes of love, value, and the impact of Jesus's chosen actions over obligatory ones, leading up to a powerful message on inclusivity and servanthood as demonstrated by Jesus's example. Palm Sunday Jesus's Love Value in Christianity Biblical Reflections Servanthood Gospel Themes Church Community Spiritual Insights Easter Week Biblical Teachings

Mark 11:1-10 – On Palm Sunday Jesus rides into Jerusalem as a king. The crowd shouts, “Hosanna!” which means, “Save us!” The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. Listen to […]

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On Palm Sunday Jesus entered Jerusalem declaring that he was the Messiah King in keeping with the predictions of the O. T. Prophets. And the whole city was "stirred up" over Jesus' Claim. Could it be true? Everyone must make a choice and choose they did. Mark 11:1-11

Palm Sunday: Jesus is The King Who Saves to The Uttermost. Matthew 21:1-11. April 2, 2023. Pastor Rick Reeves

Luke 15:1-7The Big Idea: Jesus is the best friend a sinner could ever have.Luke 7:33-35The Lost SheepHow do Sheep get lost? One clump of grass at a time!Jesus leaves the 99 and goes after the one. And then throws a big party!The Lost CoinHow does a coin get lost? It slips through someone's fingers.Jesus loves people who fell through someone's fingers. He lights lamps and searches all night. He sweeps and sweeps. He searches UNTIL HE FINDS THEM.The Lost SonHow does a son get lost? Wanting to make a life for himself where no one has authority over him.Luke 15:21-24Luke 15:31-32Jesus is the best friend a sinner could ever have, and He wants you to be the second best.Response:• Come home to the Father who is searching for you!• Join the Father's search for the lost and the dead. • Pray for your Oikos and serve them!DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► This week's Passage: Luke 19:35-40► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week's “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)

Welcome to the beginning of Holy Week, which culminates next Sunday on Easter when we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus! Join us today as we reflect on Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, proclaiming Himself as King of Israel and the Messiah of God! For more information, visit us at: www.joinedwithjesus.org

Luke 15:1-7The Big Idea: Jesus is the best friend a sinner could ever have.Luke 7:33-35The Lost SheepHow do Sheep get lost? One clump of grass at a time!Jesus leaves the 99 and goes after the one. And then throws a big party!The Lost CoinHow does a coin get lost? It slips through someone's fingers.Jesus loves people who fell through someone's fingers. He lights lamps and searches all night. He sweeps and sweeps. He searches UNTIL HE FINDS THEM.The Lost SonHow does a son get lost? Wanting to make a life for himself where no one has authority over him.Luke 15:21-24Luke 15:31-32Jesus is the best friend a sinner could ever have, and He wants you to be the second best.Response:• Come home to the Father who is searching for you!• Join the Father's search for the lost and the dead. • Pray for your Oikos and serve them!DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► This week's Passage: Luke 19:35-40► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week's “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)

Fulfilling Old Testament prophecies, Jesus set his face towards Jerusalem. On Palm Sunday, he would be praised a week before his death. He knew everyone that was praising him as he was riding on a donkey would be saying ‘Crucify' the next week.

A day foretold by the prophets more than 500 years earlier, recorded by all four of the gospel writers - a day we call Palm Sunday or the Triumphal Entry… This day is a testament to Jesus' courage and the prophetic nature of the Word of God.Listen to a message from Jason Owen on Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023.

For 5 weeks in our Passion Series, we are following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ to observe the events that took place during the last week of his life. This week is referred to as Holy Week on the Christian calendar - and today we're learning that Jesus got angry - and righteously so - upon his visit to the Temple. During Holy Week, on Palm Sunday Jesus entered Jerusalem with incredible fanfare. Then, Jesus then goes on to defy the expectations of the Jewish people. He did this by showing a display of righteous anger, turning over tables in the Jewish Temple. Jesus did this because merchants were wrongly buying and selling goods at the house of God. Later that week, we learn that Jesus dies on Good Friday and rises from the dead 3 days later on Easter. But, before we can celebrate Easter, we will experience Jesus' “Passion,” which is His suffering born out of love for us. You can journey along with us in the Gospel of Mark, which covers the last 8 days of Jesus' life in its final 6 chapters. In this message, we take a deeper dive into the Gospel account of Mark 11, where Jesus enters the Jewish Temple courts and drives out merchants who were buying and selling there. Many of Jesus' followers and the Jewish people in Jerusalem expected Jesus to come and act as a King, defying cruel Roman government rulers. Instead, he defied the Pharisees and religious leaders of the time. It may be hard for many Christians to imagine a Jesus that gets angry. We may tend to picture Jesus as meek and mild, Jesus as full of grace and love. But, the truth is, even in Jesus' great love, there are things that angered Him - and what was happening in the Temple was a great injustice. It's important for Christ followers to understand the journey of Jesus and the suffering He endured for us… so together let's learn about the week that changed the world. Watch this message from Pastor Zach Taylor, and learn about Holy Week, the most sacred 7 days in Christianity. #Passion #Anger #Passover #Temple #HolyWeek #Easter #GospelofMark #Jesus #Christianity #ChristianChurch #LiquidChurch