Vanishing Values
April 20, 2007
VANISHING VALUES
Text: Judges 17: 1-13
Introduction:
A) It is proven that history repeats itself.
1) God gave Israel strict laws and values.
2) By the time we reach Judges these values had vanished Vs 6 In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes.
B) America today is repeating history.
1) In a large scale “Right in his own eyes”
2) This “Religion” is called Humanism.
3) Impossible to define – No set doctrine
4) If you think it is right or wrong – That makes it right or wrong – NO Absolutes.
C) Text doesn’t say “Everyman did that which was wrong in their own eyes”
1) That’s what many are doing today
2) No matter what the crime it is alright – Example of Va. Tech – Schools are war zone
D) The Partial birth Abortion issue.
1) Many think it should be allowed.
2) Alright because the majority says it is
E) The majority is not always right.
1) Noah’s generation was destroyed – The Majority
2) Sodom & Gomorrah was destroyed – The Majority
3) Majority on Broad way that leads to hell.
4) Why do sinners reject God’s Word?
F) People do what is right in their own eyes
I) FAMILIES WHO HAVE NO FOUNDATIONS
A) TEXT TELLS OF A MAN NAMED MICAH
1) Stole 1100 Shekels silver from his mother
2) She had saved a little nest egg of money.
(a) Would have left it to him at her death
(b) She was upset, spoke curses on the thief
3) Micah became afraid & confessed
B) SOMETHING HAPPENED
1) When she was given back the money her disposition completely changed.
2) Forgot all the wrong Micah did to her.
(a) Amazing what the sight of money can do.
(b) No doubt money was the god she served and loved
3) She tells him why she became so angry Vs 3 I had wholly dedicated the silver unto the LORD from my hand for my son, to make a graven image and a molten image: now therefore I will restore it unto thee.
(a) She said it would be given for her son’s benefit to make a house of god.
(b) Notice she only gave 200 shekels to the silversmith to make an image.
C) WHAT HAPPENED TO THE 900 SHEKELS.
1) She kept it for herself.
2) No wonder she would have such a son
(a) Many children today are a “Chip off the old block” Illus: A true story. I read of a preacher James. One day his 2 boys found a little dog and took it home with them. Preacher James asked them where they got the dog – They said they had just found him. – The preacher came up with a bright idea and said “The dog is cute, someone may be trying to find him, get some shoe black and paint some black spots on him” – The boys did as they were instructed. Not long after that a man came by asking if anyone had seen a little stray dog. – The boys asked what color his dog was and he told them it was white. – The little dog trotted about then and the man said “That looks like my dog” – The boys chimed in “You said your dog is white, this dog is black and white.” The man admitted they were right and he went on his way to search for his dog. The 2 boys were none other than Frank and Jesse James.
D) WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO OUR HOMES?
1) Families used to Eat together – Talk together- Play together – Worship together
2) America is coming loose at the seams.
3) NO longer have families with good Moral Foundations or Spiritual Foundations
II) PREACHERS WHO HAVE NO PRINCIPLES
A) Vs 7-13 THE WICKEDNESS OF THE EMPLOYEE
1) This SORRY preacher is Micah’s Priest 18:4 And he said unto them, Thus and thus dealeth Micah with me, and hath hired me, and I am his priest.
2) He acknowledges that his money came from Micah and that he belonged to him.
(a) Money can buy a Politician.
(b) I hate it -money can buy some preachers
(c) Realize this – A church should take care of its pastor A workman is worthy of his hire
3) True Pastor is not a Hireling – He is called
4) Today we have to many Hirelings and not enough preachers that are called of God. Jn 10:12-13 But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.
5) Micah hire a “Preacher” the preacher said “I am his priest”
6) We no longer have “Prophets” we now have men of P-R-O-F-I-T-SB. SEE THE WICKEDNESS OF THE EMPLOYER Judg 18:5 And they said unto him, Ask counsel, {Inquire} we pray thee, of God, that we may know whether our way which we go shall be prosperous.
1. Micah had the same mentality that many have in America have today.
2. They think that it brings you good luck to treat the preacher right. Judg 17:13 Then said Micah, Now know I that the LORD will do me good, {really bless me} seeing I have a Levite to my priest. {a genuine priest working for me!}
3. What he said may have sounded real Spiritual, but he was wicked in God’s Sight
Text: Judg 17:6 In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes.
Shamgar One Great Little Man
April 14, 2007
SHAMGAR – ONE GREAT LITTLE MAN
Text: Judges 3:31 After him was Shamgar the son of Anath which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: & he also delivered Israel
Introduction:
A) God's work is often done by the weak And little known 1 Cor 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
B) Sham-gar is only mentioned twice in Bible. Judges 3:31 and 5:6
1) His name means "Destroyer"
2) Sham-Gar is not one of the Bible Greats
3) You wouldn't mention him in the same breath with Abraham – Isaac or Jacob.
4) He is not mentioned in Hebrews 11
5) Wasn’t a Sampson – Elijah Or John Baptist
C) This fellow was the third Judge of Israel after JOSHUA.
1) SHAM-GAR Served in a very difficult time. Judges 17:6 In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes.
2) Word Of God was not proclaimed Like Today 1 Sam 3:1 "There was no open Vision"
3) It was a time of Spiritual Darkness.
D) We Live In Very Dark Days Today.
1) Men have sold out for money in Politics – Sports – Even in Churches.
2) A preacher who lets someone other than God Rule Him has Prostituted The Gospel.
3) If he SOFT-PEDALS God's Judgement…
4) If he sells out God for security.
E) What Can I Do About The Worlds Condition "I Am just one person"
1) SHAM-GAR was just one insignificant man
2) However this one man delivered the entire nation of Israel with an OX GOAD
I) SHAM-GAR WAS ONE MAN.
A) HE WAS NOT AN ARMY.
1) Just one person in a dark time.
2) What can I do?
(a) The world is going to the devil.
(b) You can be as influential as SHAMGAR.
B) HERE IS A GREAT PRINCIPLE.
1) In days of darkness God delivers his people through individuals.
(a) Not through organizations.
(b) Not through Presidents or Congress
2) God looks for dedicated Christians who will "LIFT UP HOLY HANDS" Unto Him.
3) God Used A Man Called SAM JONES – The Fiery Methodist Preacher. Illus: SAM JONES was in a revival preaching his usual hard hitting messages and they were digging into the hearts and tearing up sin…He was preaching against smoking – drinking – cursing and dancing…Calling them by name…All over town people were getting stirred…Finally the ministerial association declared an early morning prayer meeting to stop SAM JONES…One Preacher said "Lord We Pray You Will Help Old Sam To Calm Down"… Another said "Dear Lord We Pray Sam Will Not Offend Our Members"… Next one said "Lord Sam Is Stirring Up A Hornets Nest"…They prayed on and on not realizing that Old SAM JONES had walked in….When they stood as they finished praying SAM Said.."Hold It, It's My Turn To Pray"…"Dear Lord, Don't Make Me Like These Lazy Devils, Send A Revival To This Town." – {THEY HAD A REVIVAL}
C) WHAT MADE SAM JONES DIFFERENT?
1) When he was a circuit-riding Methodist preacher he heard one brother testify… "Brethren, The Preacher Is A King, And The Pulpit Is A Throne."
2) SAM JONES left that meeting and shook up the pulpits of America 3. This was One man making a difference
D) WILL YOU GIVE GOD WHAT YOU HAVE.
1) JONAH – One Man – One Sermon – "Yet 40 Days And Nineveh Shall Be Overthrown."
2) PETER – 1 Man -Preached with such power that 3,000 got saved there at Pentecost.
3) PAUL -1 Man – Established Church’s throughout Asia – Rome – Spain – Etc.
4) D.L MOODY – An uneducated shoe clerk shook 2 continents as God used him.
E) SHAMGAR USED ALL HE HAD FOR GOD
1) God saw SHAM-GAR "What Have You Got In Your Hand SHAM-GAR?" – An OX GOAD, Lord..
2) Use It For Me SHAM-GAR.
3) The trouble with America today is not Secularism or Liberalism..
(a) Trouble with America today is You & Me
(b) We are trying to save society…
(c) We ought to be leading individual to Jesus
4) We need to put GOD and HIS WORD first.
(a) Many attend Church once a week don't Tithe – Don’t Get Involved…
(b) Then Wonder why Church is not on Fire
II) SHAM-GAR WAS ALONE.
A) WHAT DID ONE MAN DO ALONE?
1) Took an OX GOAD and slew 600 Philistines Destroying the enemy saving God's people
2) He was ONE MAN Alone….
3) Sometime you have to stand alone if you are going to be a SHAM-GAR.
4) Of Course – Maybe You Don't Want God To Have Your OX GOAD
5) You Don't Want To Lift Up HOLY HANDS
B) GOD'S GREATEST MEN WALKED ALONE.
1) STEPHEN – Crowd is about to Stone Him
(a) They just hit him on the head with a rock
(b) They Knocked him down – He is kneeling
(c) He saying something LISTEN…. Acts 7:56 Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God
2) JOHN – On Patmos – All alone – Wait A Minute – What is that God is showing Him
3) Poor ELIJAH – A fanatic living on desert by a little brook – depending on the ravens
(a) At Mt CARMEL face false prophets of Baal.
(b) How many preachers are standing with you Elijah? – N0 One, I'm Alone.
(c) How Many On Jezebel’s Side - 850
(d) But He Said "BUT I GOT THE FIRE"
4) DAVID – just had the Armor of God…
(a) One little slingshot – One man…
(b) Delivered ISRAEL from the Giant's Army
C) WHAT CAN I DO PREACHER?
1) Student can witness in school.
2) Factory worker can witness for Christ
3) One man can stand in the gap. Ezek 22:30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.
III) SHAM-GAR GAVE WHAT HE HAD.
A) WHAT'S IN YOUR HAND SHAM-GAR?
1) Its Just and old OX GOAD – A Stick Lord.
2) Will You Give It To Me? – Sure Lord
3) And he slew 600 Philistines with it.
B) MOSES WHAT DO YOU HAVE.
1) A Rod to Kill Snakes And Guide Sheep.
2) Will you give it to God MOSES? – SURE
3) And he used to lead ISRAEl out of Slavery
C) LITTLE BOY – WHAT DO YOU HAVE ?
1) I Just Have My Lunch.
2) Will You Give It To Jesus – SURE
3) with It JESUS Fed 5,000 Hungry People
CONCLUSION:
1. God Doesn't Want A Lot From You – Just What You Have.
2. You can't Give Him More Than You Have – But If It's Only An OX GOAD He Will Use It
3. Will You Give To God What You Have…
a. Maybe your holding back on your money
b. Maybe your holding back on your SHOUT
c. Even You Can Raise Holy Hands To Jesus
Why Christ Died
April 3, 2007
WHY CHRIST DIED Easter #3
Text: Mark 15:16 – 38
Introduction:
A) Veil in Jewish Temple shows distance between God & Man is very great.
1) The Temple was a series of walls.
2) Gentile could in the Court of the Gentiles but no farther unless you were a Jew
3) Then there was the Court of the Women.
4) Jewish woman could come to a wall & only Jewish men could go beyond that wall
5) The priest could go into the Holy Place with its 60 Ft H X 30 Ft W Veil
6) Veil separated priest from Holy of Holies, Mercy Seat there – Place where God dwelt.
B) It was this Veil that barred man's access into the Presence of God.
1) Only Way to God presence was by the Veil.
2) Only One allowed in the Presence of God was the High Priest.
3) Only Time he was allowed was on the Day of Atonement for the Blood of Sacrifice
C) Veil showed the distance between God and Man was great on account of sin.
1) Christ cried “It is finished" the unseen hand of God took that veil & tore it in two.
2) In the ninth hour, the Veil of the Temple was rent in twain from top to bottom.
3) It was precisely at this hour that the priests were ministering in the Temple.
4) As the Mercy Seat became visible, many priests looked on it for the first time.
D) No wonder when Apostles preached the gospel Priest believed message.
1) They saw effect of finished work of Christ
2) The way to God was opened
3) Christ died that He might bring us to God.
I) THINK ABOUT THE DESIGN OF THE VEIL
Why was the Veil hanging there at all?
Why did it rent from the top to bottom?
Word "Veil," which means "to separate"
This Veil hid God from the sight of those who served in the Tabernacle
A) THE PRIDE OF MAN REBUKED BY GOD:
1) Man thought he had right to approach God
2) Had the right to have fellowship with God?
3) The Veil of the Temple spoke its message in unmistakable terms, "No Entry."
4) Once a year High Priest allowed to go into the Holy of Holies, the presence of God.
5) He went to deal with problem of sin
6) Do you recognize you've broken God's Law
B) THE PRICE OF BLOOD REQUIRED BY GOD:
1) For the Veil was not always drawn.
2) Once a year High Priest allowed to enter
3) He went bearing the Blood of Atonement.
4) Blood sprinkled ON & BEFORE Mercy Seat “Without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin."
II) NOTICE THE DESTRUCTION OF THE VEIL
A) AT DEATH THE VEIL WAS DIVINELY RENT: "From the top to the bottom." Vs 38
1) Temple Veil was about 18 inches thick.
2) In Story of Cross you become conscious of way many were involved in the crucifixion
(a) The Hatred of the Scribes and Pharisee's:
(b) Treachery of Judas: Weakness of Pilate
3) At the Cross God was doing something
(a) Isaiah "It pleased the Lord to bruise Him."
(b) He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us
4) Jesus experienced the Wrath of God that you might enjoy the Love of God.
B) THE VEIL WAS ENTIRELY RENT: "From the top to the bottom." Vs 38
1) Not a single thread remained unbroken to bar man's approach to God.
2) Notice the hour when this took place?
(a) "And Jesus cried with a loud voice."
(b) What did He cry? – One word " Finished"
3) Work of man's redemption was complete
4) The work of Christ is a finished work. "When He from His lofty throne, Stooped to do and die. All the work was fully done, Listen to His cry, It is finished, yes indeed, finished every jot, Sinner this is all you need, tell me is it not?
C) THE VEIL WAS PUBLICLY RENT:
1) "And the sun was darkened, and veil of the temple was rent in the midst,"
2) His death not a private execution. – It was in the midst before many witnesses.
3) Paul told Agrippa that the death of Christ did not take place in a corner.
D) THE VEIL WAS CENTRALLY RENT:
1) Word "twain," means "in the midst."
2) Effect was to divide Veil into 2 equal parts.
3) The Cross of Christ is the Great Divide.
(a) History divided by it – Times past looked forward, these last days we look back.
(b) Humanity divided by it 2 others crucified with Christ and these 2 are represent all. " Which one Are You?”
4) The way into the presence of God was now wide open. But what is:
III) WHAT IS THE DEMAND OF THE VEIL Heb 10:19 "Having therefore, brethren boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, His flesh …. let us draw near."
A) WE COME TO GOD THROUGH CHRIST:
1) Christ said, "Him that cometh unto me I will in no wise cast out." Jn 6:37
2) Unsaved-you’re assured a royal welcome
3) Christ is the High Priest who enters within the Veil:
4) He is all that God demands – And He is all that man requires.
B) WE COMMUNE WITH GOD THOUGH CHRIST
1) Consider what Christ blood has done For us let us approach the presence of God.
2) It was the sin of a man that drove him out from that presence.
3) The death of Christ that brings him back.
IV) CONCLUSION:
A) That is what we are saved FOR:
1) The Cross is to bring us Back: – to bring us In: – and to bring us Home.
2) WHY DID CHRIST DIE ? What is the meaning of the Cross ?
B) So you and I might find our way in!
The Last Thing Jesus Said On The Cross
April 2, 2007
THE LAST THING JESUS SAID ON THE CROSS
Text: Lk 23:46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.
Introduction:
1. You are not really prepared to live unless you are prepared to die.
2. Death is going to come… Heb 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
3. Only God knows the hour..
4. The Seventh saying from the Cross tells us about death and how Christ died. Lk 23:46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.
5. Four key statements I want to make.
I. He Died Actually II. He Died Confidently.
III. He Died Willingly. IV. He Died Victoriously.
I) HE DIED ACTUALLY.
A) HIS DEATH WAS NOT AN ILLUSION.
1) The Lord Jesus Christ Had A Real Body.
(a) He experienced all the sinless infirmities of human nature.
(b) Suffered more than any man suffered
2) Jesus knew what it was to grow up.
(a) To eat like anyone else.
(b) To drink like anyone else.
(c) To sleep like anyone else.
(d) To grow weary like anyone else.
B) THE OFFICIALS CHECKED CAREFULLY TO BE SURE THAT JESUS HAD DIED.
1) Soldiers who came to look at the bodies found Jesus had died. Jn 19:36 For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken.
2) To obtain custody of the body for burial
(a) Joseph & Nichodemus check with Pilate
(b) Pilate marveled Jesus was so soon dead
C) HE DID NOT SWOON ON THE CROSS.
1) Many Liberal Theologians believe this..
2) They think a cool tomb revived Him.
3) The Lord Jesus DIED ACTUALLY…
D) THE WORD "DEATH" IS APPLIED TO BELIEVERS INFREQUENTLY.
1) 1 Thes 4:14 For if we believe that Jesus died & rose again even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him
2) Jesus Died it wasn’t sleep It Was DEATH
3) Christ confronted last enemy – DEATH.
(a) He faced its Sorrow
(b) He faced its Pain
(c) He faced its Agony.
(d) And Finally He ACTUALLY DIED.
II) HE ALSO DIED CONFIDENT Not Only Died Actually – But Also Confident. Father, into thy hands I Commend My Spirit
A) LOOK AT THE FATHERS PRESENCE.
1) He died confident because He was in the Fathers Presence.
2) On the Cross Jesus said "FATHER" two times He only said "MY GOD" Once.
(a) First words FATHER FORGIVE THEM
(b) Middle Cross saying MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME
(c) Seventh Saying "FATHER INTO THY HANDS I COMMEND MY SPIRIT."
3) At the beginning – In the middle – At the end Jesus prayed…
4) Father was often on our Lord's lips…
(a) At 12 years old "I MUST BE UP AND ABOUT MY FATHERS BUSINESS."
(b) Sermon On The Mount Jesus Used The Word "FATHER" more than 15 times.
(c) In the upper room discourse He spoke of "FATHER" Many Times.
(d) He Died Confidently knowing He had the Fathers Presence.
B) LOOK AT THE FATHERS PROMISE.
1) Jesus quoted part of Psalm 31:5 Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.
(a) O.T. Promise Jesus applied to Himself
(b) He added the word "FATHER."
(c) Left out words about being redeemed.
2) All 3 of Christ prayers are Scriptural.
(a) "Father Forgive Them" Was Fulfilled Isa 53:12 He hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
(b) "MY GOD, MY GOD." Fulfilled Psalm 22
(c) "Father Into Thy Hands I commend My Spirit Fulfilled in Psalm 31:5
3) If you live by God's word – You CAN die by it
(a) Died Confidently in Fathers Presence.
(b) Died Confidently in Fathers Promise.
C) THE FATHERS PROTECTION. INTO THY HANDS I COMMEND MY SPIRIT
1) He Told the Disciples. I'm Going To Be Delivered Into The Hands Of Sinners
2) The Hands Of Sinners…
(a) Beat Him.
(b) Stripped Him..
(c) Put A Crown Of Thorns On His Head.
(d) Nailed Him To A Cross.
3) At The Conclusion Of His Work, Jesus Is No Longer In The Hands Of Sinners.
4) He Is In The Hands Of God…
(a) Psa 31:8 And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy:
(b) Psa 31:15 My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, & from them that persecute me
( I. He Died Actually. )
( II. He Died Confident. )
III) HE DIED WILLINGLY.
A) IN ONE SENSE OUR LORD WAS KILLED
1) Peter Said in Acts Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel & foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:
B) ANOTHER SENSE HE WAS NOT KILLED
1) He Died Willingly.
2) Jn 10:17-18 I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself.
C) NOTHING EVER DIED WILLINGLY AS A SACRIFICE
1) Not A Lamb – Not A Dove – Not Anything
2) But JESUS DIED WILLINGLY.
D) JESUS BEFORE LAYING DOWN HIS LIFE.
1) Forgave enemies Father Forgive Them
2) Gave Salvation To A Dying Thief..
3) Cared For His Mother…
4) Finished The Work God Gave Him To Do.
E) SOME THINGS YOU AND I OUGHT TO DO
1) Forgive Our Enemies.
2) Come To Death Having Shared Salvation
3) Be Faithful Caring For Those In Need.
4) Surrender To God's Will
( I. He Died Actually. )
( II. He Died Confidently. )
( III. He Died Willingly. )
IV) FINALLY HE DIED VICTORIOUSLY. “Father Into Thy Hands I Commenr My Spirit”
A) JESUS ACCOMPLISHED GOD'S WORK.
B) VEIL OF TEMPLE TORE FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM
1) God opened the way into Holy of Holies.
2) The Graves were opened.
3) The Saints were resurrected.
4) Jesus Proved Himself Victorious…Over Sin - Death – Over The Power Of Satan.
C) AN EARTHQUAKE SHOOK…
1) Like the earthquake at Mount Sinai At The Giving Of The Law.
2) Did Not Announce The Terror Of The Law
3) It Made A Greater Announcement.
D) JESUS CHRIST DIED FOR SINNERS.
1) He Died Actually.
2) He Died Willingly.
3) He Died Victoriously
4) He didn’t die for His own sin…
5) He died for the sins of the whole world.
(a) Someday you to will die.
(b) People die the way the live…
(c) Don’t trample with eternity.
E) YOU TOO CAN DIE CONFIDENT.
1) With assurance that you are going to The Fathers House.
2) With the promise of God's Word.
(a) Promises to give you GRACE.
(b) Promises To Give You STRENGTH.
(c) Promises To Give You COMFORT.
3) You Can Die In The Safest Place In the Universe. – In The Hand Of God.
4) Jn 10:27-28 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit:
The King Is Coming
April 1, 2007
THE KING IS COMING
(Series On The Cross Palm Sunday 12 )
Text: Luke 19:11-14
A) Today is Psalm Sunday.
1) Triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.
2) This was prophesied in Zechariah 9:9 Zech 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.
B) A Parable is given to prepare His disciples for Psalm Sunday.
1) About a nobleman who became a king.
2) Its a King who was rejected – One who rewarded His servants
I) THE RECEIVING OF A KINGDOM. Lk 19:12 ..A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom..
A) THE NEGLECTED PART OF OUR MESSAGE.
1) A King was born in Jerusalem.
2) The Word was given to Mary Lk 1:32 He shall be great, and called the Son of the Highest
3) The Wise Men came seeking a King. Mt 2:2 Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
B) PALM SUNDAY PRESENTED THE KING OF THE JEWS
1) At first came – Reception – Praise – Honor.
2) Palm branches placed before the King. Jn 12:13 Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.
3) Palm Branches In the N.T are identified as Victory. Rev 7:9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
C) THE REJECTION OF THE KING.
1) The cries of the crowd soon changed.
2) The Betrayal – Beating – Crucifixion.
3) The King Is Crucified.
4) The King is Resurrected.
II) THE RETURN OF THE KING.
A) THE KING WAS TO GO AWAY & RETURN Lk 19:12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
1) This was spoken to those who expected the Kingdom then 2. God’s timetable is better than ours.
B) TRIUMPHAL ENTRY BEGAN AT THE MOUNT OF OLIVES Lk 19:29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,
1) the Ascension also began at Mt. Of Olives
2) There were Questions about the Kingdom Acts 1:6 “..They asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?”
C) HOW IMPATIENT WE HUMAN BEINGS ARE.
1) Kingdom will come when the King returns.
2) The future triumphal entry. Rev 19:16 He hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
III) THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE KING’S SERVANT Vs 13 “Occupy Till I Come.”
A) THIS IS HIS COMMAND TO YOU AND ME
1) We are to be carrying on His Work.
2) We are to represent Him to the World.
3) We are to seize upon every moment to Serve Him.
B) TEN POUNDS GIVEN TO THE SERVANTS. Lk 19:13 He called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, {$2,000.00} and said unto them, Occupy till I come.
1) What are you going to do with your Talents and Abilities?
2) How will you account for your service when the King comes?
IV) CONCLUSION:
A) The world rejects the King today.
1) Vs 14 “We will not have this man to rule over us.”
2) Have you been rejecting Him too?
B) He wants to be king of your life today.