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This is the ninth sermon in our series on God’s Kingdom. This sermon is ‘Entering King’. Preacher: The Rev’d Michael Calder. Bible Reading: Luke 19:28-44
This is the ninth sermon in our series on God’s Kingdom. This sermon is ‘Entering King’. Preacher: The Rev’d Michael Calder. Bible Reading: Luke 19:28-44
Download the Small Group Questions, Going Deeper, and Sermon Transcript (PDF).
BIBLE READING: Luke 19:28-44
After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it.’ ”
Those who were sent ahead went and found it just as he had told them. As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?”
They replied, “The Lord needs it.”
They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it. As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road.
When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen:
“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!”
“Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!”
“I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.”
As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and encircle you and hem you in on every side. They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of God’s coming to you.”
SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS
CONNECT: How can you maximise your gifts in service of the returning King?
WARM-UP
What comes to mind when you think of a grand entrance?
What does Jesus’ entrance indicate about the type of King he is?
READ Luke 19:28-40
What was the significance of the Mount of Olives?
Why did Jesus choose to enter into Jerusalem on a donkey? How would this have been different to the entrance of other Kings into their cities?
What did the disciples do with their cloaks and clothes? What does this show about their relationship to Jesus?
In V37, why do the disciples praise God and lift their voices? What do the miracles tell us about the significance of Jesus?
Read Psalm 118:25-29. How does Jesus fulfil this Psalm? What does it mean for Jesus to come ‘in the name of the Lord’?
Read Luke 2:13-14 and compare to V38. What type of peace does Jesus bring? How do we experience this peace even in the midst of this broken world?
What should the experience of this peace ultimately lead to in our lives?
Why were the Pharisees not happy with the cries of the crowd? How did they react?
What could you do to remind yourself both of the kingship of Jesus and the peace that he brings? What could you do to help you rest in this knowledge?
READ Luke 19:41-44
What do Jesus’ tears show us about his character and his heart for the lost?
What would have brought Jerusalem ultimate peace? What ultimately happened to Jerusalem around 40 years later?
What happens when people reject the offer of peace that God has won for us? How is your heart for those who haven’t turned to Christ?
APPLY: How can you both demonstrate and tell others about the peace that Jesus brings on your frontlines this week?
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank you for Jesus who demonstrated, declared, and won the ultimate peace of being reconciled with you. Help us to continually recognise him as king in our lives. Give us the same mind of Christ Jesus that we may have compassion for the lost and share your good news with them. Amen.
GOING DEEPER
On Your Frontline This Week: As you share about your Easter long-weekend plans, can you also share about how the news of Easter shapes your life?
Listen, Watch, and Read:
Series Resources:
Some helpful resources for our Series:
OUTLINE: for Series with key verses, big ideas, and reflection questions:
https://bit.ly/39w5Ggk
FOR FAMILIES: Download the St Bart’s Kids Lego Devotional Guide: https://bit.ly/2YrP3Mf
WEBSITE: “Gospel of the Kingdom of God” by the Bible Project: https://bit.ly/2NFP2SJ
BOOK: “Goldsworthy Trilogy: Gospel & Kingdom, Gospel & Wisdom, the Gospel in Revelation” by Graeme Goldsworthy
BOOK: “Luke for Everyone” by Tom Wright
Course: “The Bible Overview” as part of the Ridley Certificate (6-week online course).
https://bit.ly/3pGDVH7 (We’ll also be offering this in Term 3 of 2021 at St Bart’s.)
WITH CHILDREN
Each week St Bart’s Kids and CHARGE Youth provides resources for you to use at home. Join the livestream and then spend 30 minutes to work through these together.
Families: Read, Chat, Do, and Pray
High School: CHARGE Discussion Questions
Kids’ Talk: Watch the Kids Talk
eBook: Bible eBook
Bonus: Lego Devotional for Series
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