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Jesus: The King Of Glory

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Jesus breaks his silence to publicly announce he is the King of Glory on Palm Sunday.
The episode is a sermon delivered at Highland Park Baptist Church in Mount Airy, NC, titled 'Jesus: The King Of Glory' for Palm Sunday. It begins with a reading from Matthew 21:1-11, describing Jesus's entry into Jerusalem on a donkey. The speaker compares this event to historical U.S. presidential inaugurations, such as George Washington's and others, to highlight the contrast in pomp and circumstance. He notes that Jesus, for the first time, publicly declares himself as king after previously telling people to keep his miracles quiet. The sermon is structured around three main points: Jesus came as a king in peace and humility, as a burden bearer, and for all to know. The speaker delves into the prophecy from Zechariah 9, written 500 years earlier, which foretold Messiah's meek arrival on a donkey. He explains that Jesus's humility is exemplified by washing disciples' feet, including Judas's, and forgiving his crucifiers. The sermon describes Jesus as the ultimate burden bearer, carrying the sins of the world on the cross and offering to bear our daily troubles, referencing Psalms and Matthew. It reveals that religious leaders, despite teaching this prophecy, were indignant at Jesus's entry because he didn't meet their expectations of a political liberator. The speaker recounts how the crowds asked 'Who is this?' and identified him as the prophet from Nazareth, a small, insignificant town. He concludes by contrasting Jesus's first coming with his future return as the Lion of Judah on a stallion, citing Revelation and Psalm 24. The tone is educational and narrative, blending biblical exposition with historical anecdotes and personal application.

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A Palm Sunday sermon that stays with Matthew 21's donkey ride and closes by lifting the eye to Jesus' return in glory.

This Palm Sunday message keeps its focus on Matthew 21, where Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey and is met with garments, branches, and the cry, "Hosanna to the son of David." It draws a vivid contrast between the crowd's celebration and a king who arrives in meekness and peace…

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