Palm Sunday (Mt. 21:8-11) 8 Most of the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” 10 And when he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred up, saying, “Who is this?” 11 And the crowds said, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.”

Invitation to Investigate Who is Jesus? Luke 9:18–20 18 Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” 19 And they answered, “John the Baptist. But others say, Elijah, and others, that one of the prophets of old has risen.” 20 Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”

Invitation to Follow Will I Embrace Jesus as Lord? Acts 2:36–38 36 Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.” 37 Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Invitation to Abide Will I Walk With Jesus? John 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

Stepping Out Together We do not travel alone. Romans 12:1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Hebrews 10:24–25 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

The Map – Matthew 28:18-20 Go and make disciples… 100 Baptisms, 100 in Biblical Community 30 new HC (10 downtown), 20 coaches 4 STM Trips Downtown Church plant by next year..

The Terrain – Jericho Road Matthew 22:35-40 Meeting peoples’ pain with the gospel… Locally – Formal Training in Biblical Counseling Globally – South Africa Initiative (Potential Orphanage)

The Cost – Your Investment Living as a steward in HIS mission Time and Talent – Investing yourself. Treasure – Investing your stuff.

What is your next step? Will you commit to prayer? Matthew 6:9-13 Will you commit to love? John 13:34-35 Will you commit to serve? Romans 12:3-8 Will you commit to give? 2 Corinthians 8-9