Sermon Recap: Mark 11:1-11

Summary: The sermon explored Mark 11:1-11, focusing on Jesus' identity as the King of Glory. We saw how Jesus intentionally fulfilled Old Testament prophecies, particularly Zechariah 9:9, by entering Jerusalem on a colt. This act revealed Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah and King. The sermon emphasized the significance of Jesus' journey from the Mount of Olives to the temple, connecting it to Ezekiel's vision of God's glory returning to His people. This passage challenges us to recognize Jesus' true identity and respond with genuine worship and submission to His kingship.

Takeaways:

• Jesus intentionally revealed Himself as the prophesied King, fulfilling Scripture and demonstrating His divine authority.
• Our response to Jesus should be genuine worship, recognizing Him as the King who saves us from our sins, not just a worldly deliverer.
• Jesus, as the King of Glory, brought God's presence back to His people, showing that God's glory is now found in a person (Jesus) rather than a place (the temple).

Day 1: The Unexpected King
Reading: Isaiah 53:1-12, Philippians 2:5-11
Devotional: The crowds expected a conquering king, but Jesus came as a humble servant willing to suffer for His people. His kingship was established not through military might, but through sacrificial love. Reflect on areas in your life where God's ways have surprised you or differed from your expectations. How can you cultivate a heart that's open to God's unexpected methods? Pray for the humility to embrace God's plans, even when they don't align with your own.

Day 2: The King's Eternal Reign
Reading: Revelation 19:11-16, 1 Corinthians 15:20-28
Devotional: While Jesus' first coming was marked by humility, as seen by riding a donkey, His return will display His full glory and power as King of Kings. This future reality should shape how we live today. How does the certainty of Christ's ultimate victory impact your daily choices and priorities? Consider areas of your life that need to be brought under His lordship. Pray for the faith to live as a citizen of His eternal kingdom, even as you navigate the temporary kingdoms of this world.

Day 3: The King's Salvation
Reading: Isaiah 53:4-6, Romans 5:6-11
Devotional: The crowd's cry of "Hosanna!" (meaning "save us") points to humanity's deepest need - salvation from sin. While they may have been thinking of political deliverance, Jesus came to provide spiritual salvation through His sacrificial death. Meditate on the depth of God's love demonstrated in Christ's willingness to die for us "while we were still sinners" (Romans 5:8). How does this profound truth impact your daily life and relationships? Express your gratitude to God for His saving grace.

Day 4: The Glory Returns
Reading: Ezekiel 10:18-19, 11:22-23; John 1:14-18
Devotional: The sermon highlighted how Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and the temple symbolically reversed the departure of God's glory described in Ezekiel. In Christ, God's glory and presence returned to dwell among His people. As believers, we now carry God's presence within us through the Holy Spirit. How does that impact the way you live and interact with others?

Day 5: The Suffering King
Reading: Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Philippians 2:5-11
Devotional: The King of Glory chose the path of suffering to accomplish our salvation. This paradox challenges our understanding of power and victory. Jesus demonstrated that true greatness comes through humility and sacrificial love. Reflect on areas in your life where you might be grasping for power or recognition. How can you follow Christ's example of humble service today? Pray for the strength to embrace the way of the cross in your own life, trusting that God exalts those who humble themselves.