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Journey with Jesus Part 6. “Along the Road of Celebration to Rejection” Mark 11:1-11. Today marks the festivity and rejoicing associated with Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem. Thursday marks the pain of departure as Jesus shares a last meal with friends.
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Journey with Jesus Part 6
“Along the Road of Celebration to Rejection” Mark 11:1-11
Today marks the festivity and rejoicing associated with Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem
Thursday marks the pain of departure as Jesus shares a last meal with friends
Thursday marks the pain of departure as Jesus shares a last meal with friends Friday marks the betrayal, crucifixion and death of Jesus
Jesus’ Mission: • To SAVE
Hosanna • Saved Now!
Hosanna • Saved Now! • It was a common • shout of Jewish • Praise to God!
In praise they: • Shouted Hosanna
In praise they: • Shouted Hosanna • Waved branches
In praise they: • Shouted Hosanna • Waved branches • Spread their coats on the road
In Luke’s account the Pharisees asked Jesus to rebuke His followers
In Luke’s account the Pharisees asked Jesus to rebuke His followers • Jesus replied “I tell you, if they keep quiet, even the stones would cry out.” (Luke 19:40)
Our Mission: • To PRAISE
I Peter 2:9 • “But you are a chosen • people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him …
I Peter 2:9 • “…who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”
What inhibits our praise? • Pride?
What inhibits our praise? • Fear?
What inhibits our praise? • Fear? • Doubt?
Whatever it is – will you lay it down? • Give Him your praise, your Best!
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.” • Psalm 150:6