This weeks Palm Sunday sermon, “The King is Coming,” Pastor Kevin Long breaks down Luke 19:28-44 to show us that Jesus isn’t just a “life coach” to fix our small problems but rather He’s the ultimate King. Using the story of the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, Pastor Kevin illustrates how Jesus was the promised Messiah, how He was magnified by the crowd’s hype, why He was misunderstood as a political rebel, and why He felt melancholy (deeply sad) for those who rejected Him.
Jesus Was The Messiah (v. 28-36)
Jesus didn’t just show up unannounced. He sent two disciples on a specific mission to find a colt that had never been ridden. When people asked what they were doing, they replied just as Jesus told them, “The Lord has need of it.” (v. 31)
In the past, Jesus often told people to keep His miracles quiet, but on this day, His identity as the Messiah – the promised Savior – was on full display. He wasn’t just a good teacher; He was fully God and fully man, entering the city to fulfill a plan that had been in the works since the beginning of time.
Jesus Was Magnified (v. 37-40)
As Jesus rode down the Mount of Olives, the multitude of disciples started a massive worship session. They were shouting about all the mighty works they had seen Him do (v. 37). They were magnifying Him—making His greatness the loudest thing in the room.
When the Pharisees tried to “cancel” the celebration and told Jesus to quiet His followers, Jesus said if the people didn’t praise Him, the very stones would start crying out (v. 40)
Jesus Was Misunderstood (v. 38-44)
Even with all the cheering, there was a major misunderstanding. The people wanted a King who would solve their “Rome problems”
Pastor Kevin points out that today, we often treat Jesus like a spare tire instead of the steering wheel. We try to drive our own lives, and only when we “get a flat” or mess everything up do we call out for Jesus to fix it.
The crowd was praising a King they wanted, but they were about to crucify the King they actually needed.
Jesus Was Melancholy
While everyone else was partying, Jesus was weeping. The word “melancholy” describes the deep sadness He felt as He looked at the city of Jerusalem. He knew that because they didn’t recognize who He really was, disaster was coming. He predicted that the city would be torn down because they “did not know the time of [their] visitation” (v. 44).
Jesus has compassion for us. He’s like a parent watching a child make a mistake they know is going to hurt, and it breaks His heart because He loves us so much.
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