Passion Week - The Mind of Christ (notes)

Passion Week - The Mind of Christ

What Was Jesus thinking when He rode into Jerusalem?

Jesus Christ

• The greatest figure in human history came to earth, preached the Gospel, healed the sick, cast out demons, raised the dead and set the captives free.
• Was arrested, tried, flogged, died on the cross, went into hell, liberated the captives there and rose from the dead in three days.

On Palm Sunday

Jesus came into the City of David on a donkey as a humble servant. The King of Glory took the form of a servant, humbled Himself and gave His life to restore humanity to a place of honor and glory.

Events After Jesus Entered Jerusalem:

• His followers didn’t notice the fulfillment of many Scriptures about Jesus.
• The crowd that saw Lazarus raised from death continued to spread the word.
• As a result they went out to meet Him.
• The Pharisees were threatened by Him.

The Crowd

Took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.”

Jn. 12:13 Revelation 7:9

Events Preceding The Death Of Jesus:

• The anointing of Jesus.
• The betrayal by Judas.
• Preparation for Passover.
• The last supper.
• Jesus predicts Peter’s failure.
• The garden of Gethsemane.

Let’s Look At the Mind Of Jesus as He rode on the donkey!

• He could have remembered when He was 12 years old talking with the professors of Jerusalem U.
• His first sermon.
• How in a few days the same people would be shouting crucify Him.

What Is On Your Mind Today?

• What are you planning for Monday?
• What about your future?

What Am I Thinking About Today:

1. I long for the day when we will not worry about what we will do next.
2. When God visits us as Jesus did and we will stay here as long as it takes to get the message He has for us.

Revelation 3:20

Look at me. I stand at the door. I knock. If you hear me call and open the door, I’ll come right in and sit down to supper with you. Conquerors will sit alongside me at the head table, just as I, having conquered, took the place of honor at the side of my Father. That’s my gift to conquerors!

The Message

Application

• Let’s expect Jesus to visit us.
• Let’s not just praise Him but live for Him for the rest of our lives.
• Let’s welcome Jesus into His House.