But, I mean, Jesus didn't say take up your easter bonnet and follow me did he? Sermons on palm sunday and the donkey story. Now, contrast this parade of Roman soldiers with Jesus' parade of people singing, with joyful shouting, palm branch waving, and robe laying celebration of a royal entry! God has already prepared the way to peace for us. Through history we observe many who were so passionate they were willing to be crucified for which they stood if necessary.
And so finally he said, Father, not my will, but your will be done. When we become celebrities, it generates worshipers instead of followers of Jesus. Jesus' way of peace was in opposition to Rome's way of peace. I read the story of a young woman named Tanya Kach, who was kidnapped by a demented older man when she was a middle schooler. Jesus had borrowed the weight of humanity and the weight of the cross to share with us the Kingdom of God. Sermons on palm sunday and the donkey in the bible. They did not understand exactly what was happening. In fact, did you know that the one who has served the most has been given the highest name in the Universe? Isn't it awesome the Lord would need a donkey like me? It has set in motion a series of events changing this region forever. Video is above, text is below. And we therefore can find peace in you. But what Matthew leaves out, but is probably common knowledge among the Jews, and especially among the residents of Jerusalem, is that there is another procession either happening on the same day, or a few days in proximity, or even possibly happening at the same time. The first truly public acknowledgment of Jesus of Nazareth as the Messiah and he comes, as predicted in a way that seems, frankly, a little bit silly.
In our neighborhood where we lived in Crespo there was not a single soul who led around a donkey. Other non-Israelite or non-biblical ancient texts of the time also spoke of kings riding on donkeys for ceremonial entries or parades into cities. This is our destiny. The horse, Pilate's horse, always tempts our hearts to say, "I did better than the rest of my friends. The text for today seems to indicate that Jesus needed the diminished donkey, not the doting disciples to fulfill that old, old prophesy. If two speak thus, purchase a saddle. Spending time getting to know the Lord in Prayer and study of His Word prepares us for his use and allows the Holy Spirit to work in us to sanctify us for Service. Greatness does not come from the image you present to the world. Are you receiving his entrance into your life with joy and praise? Can you think of a clearer image of Jesus' faithfulness than him riding into a Jerusalem that had just been reinforced by a whole host of Roman soldiers? Sermons on palm sunday and the donkeys. The world's way of keeping peace is really a temporary ceasefire. The people were praising.
Palm Sunday is a day when Christians traditionally celebrate the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. 21:1-11; Zechariah 9:9-10; John 14:27. They are taller, stronger, and faster than any donkey. The Lord Needs It: Lessons From A Donkey. His popularity was gone, but his purpose remained. I was thinking about this. And through that, we can make peace between human beings, and between us and creation. They knew his suffering. Cries and wails come from deep within. You have to be kidding me!
I watch it happen all the time. It was more than the simple fulfillment of a prophecy. As it were, we ride with Jesus today changing the world. I was bound to my desires. But God desires that you you fulfill your invaluable role. We can still find God's peace even in the midst of a health crisis. Philippians 2:6-11 "who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. He would change the world. The man kept her prisoner for ten years---constantly telling her that her family didn't want her, that they didn't love her, that he was the only who truly cared for her. Therefore, Jesus' way of peace requires transformation, not just the suppression of violence, or the suppression of enemies, or the suppression of whatever external factor that is disrupting your peace. And the donkey is made instantly available to the Lord, no matter what his owner has planned for it. But, this Palm Sunday donkey, in my opinion, was the most important part of the story, and we often overlook it to focus on the fanning fronds or the robes on the road. We try to make the problem or the irritant "go away". Jesus truly was the fulfillment of Zechariah's prophecy – not only did he ride a donkey, but he was bringing peace.
Choose A Donkey Over A Horse: Palm Sunday Sermon. He did not enter the city gates as a show of force. It was glorious, but it was hard. That sermon needs to get preached, though. When you think about it, this is not just the way of ancient Rome is it? You may not be a king or even a Sunday School teacher but God knows you by name and he has a plan for you to serve him, He has prepared in advance good works for you to do. Names and Titles of Jesus. I am a Donkey of Destiny. Because Jewish passions for liberation from Rome run high during Passover. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death-- even death on a cross. " The Peace of Rome: The World's Peace on War Horses. Finally, remember that the donkey is not only a symbol of peace but a symbol of kingship.
A Roman Caesar who called himself God. You can sense it in the Gospel; the disciples seem confused about how to retrieve a donkey. They called Caesar (in this case Tiberius) the "son of God, " "lord, " and "savior. " I was tied, but never ridden. They were shouting: "Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord! The verbs of our lives can flow from this same Christ-mind, this same way of seeing ourselves in relationship to God and to the world. There is still much to accomplish. I rode into this city to declare the King and to begin a series of events changing things and bringing people to the cross of Christ. Most infuriating of all to the Jewish mind was and Roman Imperial Theology of that day.
You may say, I don't have a lot of money and I don't drive the greatest car. The attention was on the donkey and not the disciples. We have arrived outside the gates of Jerusalem and are preparing to observe this week that we call holy. It could be called his most brilliant act of political theater, according to Rev. In fact, later that week he would show them that he also was willing to take on the role of a servant. People will be asking, "Who is this? " As Palm Sunday Christians, we need to be untied from that which weighs us down. You are invaluable to God's plans. The question for you in this Palm Sunday sermon is not how loud you shout at the presence of Jesus. Or maybe they grumbled under their breath about all the things they had to do for Jesus like getting the bread and the fish so Jesus could create a banquet so thousands could eat; or making a run to the kitchen to get the heavy jugs of water for Jesus to turn into wine. The donkey teaches disciples, then and now, how much bravery it takes to follow the suffering servant. Thank you Lord for making a way of peace for us.
Perhaps debt has you bound, or habits, or thoughts, or bitterness and hate. Take up the cross, let it hurt, feel it, choose it. This is a Palm Sunday sermon I delivered (in digitally pre-recorded slideshow video) for Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, Etobicoke, ON on April 5, 2020 during the COVID-19 global pandemic. A Honda 90 isn't going to do it for me.
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