Journey with Jesus Part 6
“Along the Road of Celebration to Rejection” Mark 11:1-11
Today marks the festivity and rejoicing associated with Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem
Thursday marks the pain of departure as Jesus shares a last meal with friends
Friday marks the betrayal, crucifixion and death of Jesus
I.Jesus’ Mission: To SAVE
Hosanna
Saved Now!
Hosanna Saved Now! It was a common shout of Jewish Praise to God!
In praise they:
Shouted Hosanna
In praise they: Shouted Hosanna Waved branches
In praise they: Shouted Hosanna Waved branches Spread their coats on the road
In Luke’s account the Pharisees asked Jesus to rebuke His followers
Jesus replied “I tell you, if they keep quiet, even the stones would cry out.” (Luke 19:40)
II.Our Mission: To PRAISE
I Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him …
I Peter 2:9 “…who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”
What inhibits our praise?
Pride?
Roberto Benigni
What inhibits our praise?
Fear?
What inhibits our praise? Fear? Doubt?
Whatever it is – will you lay it down?
Give Him your praise, your Best!
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.” Psalm 150:6