Walking with Jesus: Jesus the King by ric Gustafson
Jesus caused quite a stir on Palm Sunday. According to Matthew 21: 8-9, some of the crowd spread their garments on the road ahead of him. Others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. Jesus had instructed his followers to find a donkey and her colt for him to ride on. This had special meaning because of Old Testament prophecy Zechariah 9:9.
Was Jesus coming as a King?. Jesus was the Messiah, the long promised King. But Jesus's Kingdom was not what people expected. Jesus's Kingdom was spiritual not political. He did not wage war on enemies. He taught love instead of fighting. Five days after his arrival, Jesus was crucified. But death did not stop Jesus. According to Matthew 13: 1-23, his Kingdom grew in the hearts of everyone who follows him.
research help: ' Walking with Jesus' by Time Inc Books
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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