Jesus Enters Jerusalem
JESUS ENTERS JERUSALEM
Tonight, Wednesday, April 8, at 7:00 p.m., join your Calvary Chapel family for coffee at 6:00 p.m., followed by the service at 7:00 p.m. in the Holy Ground Café or online through our website (www.calvaryinv.com
), Facebook, and YouTube (Calvary Inverness) as we continue our journey through the New Testament in the Gospel of Matthew (21:1-46).
Jesus entered Jerusalem amid great celebration. The streets were filled with people holding palm branches and rejoicing in His arrival. He was aware of how unpredictable their hearts could be. He knew their attitude would change in just a few days. Still, He came to those, regardless of whether they rejected or accepted His message, preparing the way for everyone to be reconciled with God.
After His arrival, He entered the Temple to cleanse it of those who had turned it into a marketplace that exploited worshippers. Their greed had caused the worshippers to fear going, knowing they were being ripped off. What should have been an opportunity for forgiveness and joyful communion with God had become a den of thieves.
When Jesus was asked about His authority to cleanse the temple, He turned the question back on them by asking where John the Baptist’s authority came from. Once again, Jesus’ opponents were confused. Not wanting to look more foolish than they already did, they quickly dismissed His question. Jesus left them stunned and then went to the home of His friends, Lazarus, Mary, and Martha.
The next morning, on His way back into the city, He passed by a fig tree that should have had fruit on it but did not. Jesus cursed it and continued on His way. The disciples were amazed when they saw the tree wither away right before their eyes. Later, Jesus used the moment as a lesson about Israel's future if they didn’t repent and turn toward God.
The chapter concludes with Jesus’ two parables, and the chief priests and Pharisees attempt to seize Him to arrest Him because they realize He is talking about them. At the last moment, they decide not to because the crowd of witnesses believed He was a prophet.
The die had been cast, and soon Jesus would be hung on a cross. All of it, including the events that had transpired, was prophesied in the Old Testament, which shows that Jesus of Nazareth was more than just a prophet. He was the Son of the living God and the One anointed to be the Savior of all mankind.
I’m excited to continue this journey with you through the twenty-seven books of the New Testament, trusting that none of us will remain the same as we grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the entire Calvary Chapel family.
In His Strong Love,
Pastor
Tonight, Wednesday, April 8, at 7:00 p.m., join your Calvary Chapel family for coffee at 6:00 p.m., followed by the service at 7:00 p.m. in the Holy Ground Café or online through our website (www.calvaryinv.com
Jesus entered Jerusalem amid great celebration. The streets were filled with people holding palm branches and rejoicing in His arrival. He was aware of how unpredictable their hearts could be. He knew their attitude would change in just a few days. Still, He came to those, regardless of whether they rejected or accepted His message, preparing the way for everyone to be reconciled with God.
After His arrival, He entered the Temple to cleanse it of those who had turned it into a marketplace that exploited worshippers. Their greed had caused the worshippers to fear going, knowing they were being ripped off. What should have been an opportunity for forgiveness and joyful communion with God had become a den of thieves.
When Jesus was asked about His authority to cleanse the temple, He turned the question back on them by asking where John the Baptist’s authority came from. Once again, Jesus’ opponents were confused. Not wanting to look more foolish than they already did, they quickly dismissed His question. Jesus left them stunned and then went to the home of His friends, Lazarus, Mary, and Martha.
The next morning, on His way back into the city, He passed by a fig tree that should have had fruit on it but did not. Jesus cursed it and continued on His way. The disciples were amazed when they saw the tree wither away right before their eyes. Later, Jesus used the moment as a lesson about Israel's future if they didn’t repent and turn toward God.
The chapter concludes with Jesus’ two parables, and the chief priests and Pharisees attempt to seize Him to arrest Him because they realize He is talking about them. At the last moment, they decide not to because the crowd of witnesses believed He was a prophet.
The die had been cast, and soon Jesus would be hung on a cross. All of it, including the events that had transpired, was prophesied in the Old Testament, which shows that Jesus of Nazareth was more than just a prophet. He was the Son of the living God and the One anointed to be the Savior of all mankind.
I’m excited to continue this journey with you through the twenty-seven books of the New Testament, trusting that none of us will remain the same as we grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the entire Calvary Chapel family.
In His Strong Love,
Pastor
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