March 28 2021 - Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 28 Palm Sunday Mark 14: 1-15:47 They began to salute Him with, "Hail, King of the Jews!" (Mark 15:18) What comes to mind when you hear the word "royalty"? Perhaps you picture medieval kings and queens sitting on great thrones. Or you might think of the glamour of today’s royal families. What about Jesus? As Son of David, He came from a royal line of earthly kings and rulers. As Son of God, He is King of the universe. But look how He is treated. He is denounced by the crowd, even though Pilate calls Him a king (Mark 15:9, 12). He is mocked by the soldiers, who pretend to give Him homage (15:16-20). And He is taunted by those who think that a real king would come down from the cross and save Himself (15:29-32). But this is exactly what royalty in the Kingdom of God looks like: a King who empties Himself and takes the form of a slave (Philippians 2:7). A King who rides into Jerusalem not on a chariot but on a donkey (Mark 11:1-7). A King who willingly submits to spitting, lashing, and a brutal death to save His people. As you go through Holy Week, keep Jesus' Kingship in mind. Today He sits at the right hand of the Father, reigning in glory. But He is also the servant King who loved you enough to die for you and who still loves you enough to forgive every sin. This is God's way of royalty. It's your way as well, because through Jesus' death and resurrection, you have become grafted into the Family of God. You have royal blood running through your veins! Through the grace that Jesus won for you, you can live out this royal calling as He did: in love, in service, and in laying down your life for His people. As you walk this road, know that a "crown of righteousness" awaits you - and all who serve in Jesus' royal house-hold (2 Timothy 4:8). "Jesus, You are my King. May I serve You every day of my life." Mark 11:1-10 Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalm 22:8-9, 17-20,23-24 Philippians 2:6-11
Sunday, March 28 Palm Sunday Mark 14: 1-15:47 They began to salute Him with, "Hail, King of the Jews!" (Mark 15:18) What comes to mind when you hear the word "royalty"? Perhaps you picture medieval kings and queens sitting on great thrones. Or you might think of the glamour of today’s royal families. What about Jesus? As Son of David, He came from a royal line of earthly kings and rulers. As Son of God, He is King of the universe. But look how He is treated. He is denounced by the crowd, even though Pilate calls Him a king (Mark 15:9, 12). He is mocked by the soldiers, who pretend to give Him homage (15:16-20). And He is taunted by those who think that a real king would come down from the cross and save Himself (15:29-32). But this is exactly what royalty in the Kingdom of God looks like: a King who empties Himself and takes the form of a slave (Philippians 2:7). A King who rides into Jerusalem not on a chariot but on a donkey (Mark 11:1-7). A King who willingly submits to spitting, lashing, and a brutal death to save His people. As you go through Holy Week, keep Jesus' Kingship in mind. Today He sits at the right hand of the Father, reigning in glory. But He is also the servant King who loved you enough to die for you and who still loves you enough to forgive every sin. This is God's way of royalty. It's your way as well, because through Jesus' death and resurrection, you have become grafted into the Family of God. You have royal blood running through your veins! Through the grace that Jesus won for you, you can live out this royal calling as He did: in love, in service, and in laying down your life for His people. As you walk this road, know that a "crown of righteousness" awaits you - and all who serve in Jesus' royal house-hold (2 Timothy 4:8). "Jesus, You are my King. May I serve You every day of my life." Mark 11:1-10 Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalm 22:8-9, 17-20,23-24 Philippians 2:6-11