Scripture Reading: Luke 19:29-48
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1. Release your possession to the sovereign plan of Jesus (Divine Parade): verses 29-34
- Why? Because the Lord’s disciples asked for it. Because the Lord himself “needs” it.
- Why not? You aren’t using it! It was as of yet unridden and unused by its’ owner.
- Luke 22:9-13, Jesus directs his disciples similarly to prepare for his observation of Passover.
- A colt, some coats, and a crowd of merry men!
- What are the ingredients for worship? You really just need to have people who will participate!
- "Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted. Matthew 23:12, “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." Luke 14:11
- Psalm 118:26
- Motivated by what they had witnessed him doing! The praise him as the King coming in the name of the Lord!
- Some Pharisees are repulsed & offended by this and demand that Jesus silence his followers.
- The cause will produce the effect! It is a natural response to the presence of greatness to worship!
- Hard Hearts: Sorrow in the heart of Jesus at the hardness of the people to God!
- Hidden Eyes: You cannot see what God will do because you would not see what God has done.
- Hollow Minds/Motives:
- Hating Him to Death or Hanging on His Words: verses 47-48
- Give him your stuff
- Give him your self
- Give him your sin to be forgiven
- Get in the Parade
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