Palm Sunday celebrates the day Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey colt (a young donkey that has never been ridden on), and the people celebrate Jesus's arrival.
Jesus rides in as a hero, but just days later, they are demanding he be crucified because Jesus did not meet the Jews' expectations and wants.
The battle the people thought needed to be fought by Jesus was not the battle that NEEDED to be fought and WON! The people wanted freedom from the Romans and thought this would be their ultimate freedom when what the Jews and the whole human race was freedom from spiritual death because of our sin. The Law could not supply the permanent payment for sin, and nothing humanity could do would pay the price for our sin and achieve eternal life in the presence of God.
Until God sent His Son, Jesus, to be our Christ, our Savior, and Messiah, and He paid the price for all of us with his own blood!
Imagine being a Jew and seeing Goliath and the Philistines at the door, ready to turn you into their slave. Then, David kills Goliath. How would you cheer, honor, and worship David after that? Jesus did so much more! Paying the price of your and my sin with his own life. By doing this, He freed us from the bondage of sin.
Where does Jesus land in your life?
Scriptures: Revelation 1:18, Acts 2:21-24, Luke 19:35-38, Matthew 21:8, Matthew 27:24-35, Hebrews 2:14-15, 1Corinthians 15:23, John 11:25-26
Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com
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