Word@Work 127 - Mark 11:7-11
Published: Tue, 05/20/08
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Read Mark 11:7-11 When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, "Hosanna! " "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!" "Hosanna in the highest!" Jesus entered Jerusalem and went to the temple. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the Twelve. (NIV)
So much Old Testament prophetic history is tucked into these verses! They reveal the identity of Jesus Christ. Jesus' choice of the donkey said He was God's King of salvation coming to Jerusalem (cf Zech 9:9): the cloaks on the road was like Jehu's proclamation that God had appointed him to be King (cf 2 Kings 9:12-13): the chorus of Hosanna - meaning "save now!" - and blessings on Jesus, are from the messianic prophetic Psalm 118 (cf Ps 118:24-26).
It was so obvious that Jesus fitted the Bible's prophetic descriptions of God's anointed Saviour - that it was impossible to keep the lid on His identity any longer. The truth was simply bubbling to the surface; the popular acclaim was honest, and never a PR stunt. The big question behind much of Mark's Gospel is, "Who is this Jesus?" The answer is given on the first Palm Sunday - the King anointed by Father God to be the Saviour of His people!
It was important that the Divine Jesus was out in the open. As Paul said in Acts 26:26, nothing was 'done in a corner'. The Gospel was not intended to stay a mystery, but a clear and open explanation of the grace of God, that fitted the prophecies and the Person of Christ perfectly. So why are so many Christians secret about their Saviour? Afraid? Jesus wasn't! If you know who Jesus is, then why not tell people? If was for them, as well as you, that He came to die!
Prayer: Father God. Please give me an inner conviction that it is my responsibility to make Christ known to my colleagues and friends. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
You can read more of this Bible passage online - in English and other languages - share the Bible with your friends!
So much Old Testament prophetic history is tucked into these verses! They reveal the identity of Jesus Christ. Jesus' choice of the donkey said He was God's King of salvation coming to Jerusalem (cf Zech 9:9): the cloaks on the road was like Jehu's proclamation that God had appointed him to be King (cf 2 Kings 9:12-13): the chorus of Hosanna - meaning "save now!" - and blessings on Jesus, are from the messianic prophetic Psalm 118 (cf Ps 118:24-26).
It was so obvious that Jesus fitted the Bible's prophetic descriptions of God's anointed Saviour - that it was impossible to keep the lid on His identity any longer. The truth was simply bubbling to the surface; the popular acclaim was honest, and never a PR stunt. The big question behind much of Mark's Gospel is, "Who is this Jesus?" The answer is given on the first Palm Sunday - the King anointed by Father God to be the Saviour of His people!
It was important that the Divine Jesus was out in the open. As Paul said in Acts 26:26, nothing was 'done in a corner'. The Gospel was not intended to stay a mystery, but a clear and open explanation of the grace of God, that fitted the prophecies and the Person of Christ perfectly. So why are so many Christians secret about their Saviour? Afraid? Jesus wasn't! If you know who Jesus is, then why not tell people? If was for them, as well as you, that He came to die!
Prayer: Father God. Please give me an inner conviction that it is my responsibility to make Christ known to my colleagues and friends. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
You can read more of this Bible passage online - in English and other languages - share the Bible with your friends!
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