Last week, in Galatians 2, we saw how the gospel is received, not earned. The next movement of this passage reminds us that the beautiful, acceptable gospel brings divine freedom, not human control. While Paul was in Jerusalem, false brothers were secretly brought in, perhaps even into his meeting with the apostles!
Read morePart 3: What Kind of King is Jesus? Long Awaited (Mark 11:8-11)
As Jesus enters the city of Jerusalem, his entrance is peculiar. Why did Jesus want to ride in on a young donkey? He'd gone to Jerusalem many times for various feasts. Ever since his childhood, Jesus had been a pilgrim bound for Jerusalem. And he had never ridden in on a young donkey. Why did Jesus choose such a dramatic and different entrance on this day?
Read morePart 2: What Kind of King is Jesus? Meek (Mark 11:8)
Jesus' journey into Jerusalem wasn't only a fulfillment of prophecy, but a glimpse into his kingdom. You see, everything Jesus did that day of his arrival spoke of his royalty. Why?
Read morePart 1: What Kind of King is Jesus? In Control (Mark 11:1-7)
In our last look at Mark, we followed Jesus as he neared his death in Jerusalem at the time of the Passover feast. As Jesus neared the city, he did something uncharacteristic. All through Mark's gospel, Jesus has silenced people. Only recently, with Bartimaeus, has Jesus begun to invite attention. And now, as they approach the eastern side of the city, Jesus decides to mount a young donkey and ride into Jerusalem like a coming king.
Read moreFly 03 — Galatians 2:1-10 — The Beautiful, Acceptable Gospel
Sunday Sermon: Fly 03 — Galatians 2:1-10 — The Beautiful, Acceptable Gospel
Read moreChrist Control (Hebrews 2:8)
Did you know that God created humanity to be in control? When in times of chaos and upheaval, it's hard to imagine, but the world was supposed to be in subjection to mankind. God crowned humanity with glory and honor and put everything in subjection under his feet (Psalm 8:5-8). But unfortunately because of the fall, because of sin, we do not yet see everything in subjection to him. (1 Minute/300 Words)
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