Passage: John 12:12-19 Speaker: John Moon Series: John - That You May Believe
Speaker: John Moon - John’s narrative suddenly shifts from the fragrant banquet room in Bethany to a bustling street leading into Jerusalem, where thronging worshipers have come in anticipation of the Passover feast. As with other feasts, worshipers wondered if Jesus would attend and eagerly watched for his arrival. Upon His arrival, they lined His path to the city with palm branches and clothes, shouting “Hosanna!” which means, “Save us.” Their shouts included words form a messianic psalm (Psalm 118). Jesus had entered the city of Jerusalem many times during His ministry, but this “triumphal entry” to the capital city of the Hebrew nation differed in one primary respect. He no longer visited as a worshiper; this day He claimed it as King. Unlike a conquering warrior king, however, Jesus entered the city on a symbol of peace, a lowly donkey. The nature of this king far different they expected and offered a salvation that was deeper than they knew. May God help us to see Jesus as the one true king!