Title: Heaven's Gate/Mark 11:1-11
Contents
Introduction
1. Among the novels, there is a work called Heaven's Gate. A certain Father Cadoric went on a mission in China.
It is a work based on what he experienced. It is a very moving work.
2. There are many gates to pass through in our lives. Students have entrance exams,
For young people, there is a door to marriage as well as a door to employment.
You will have to go through the door waiting for Lee.
3. Even Jesus Christ had a gate to pass through.
He entered the city of Rusalem. It was a very meaningful and symbolic entry. We are the Lord's Jewel.
There are two things you need to pass through the gates of heaven you will enter through the Salem entry.
will learn
.The gates of heaven are opened to those who obey (1-6).
A. Jesus gave a special command to his disciples (1-3 text explanation).
1. He told me to go to the opposite village. It was a specific order.
He ordered me to do it specifically, not moderately.
2. He told me to bring the donkey.
* Must be a donkey that no one has ever ridden.
*I had to release what was tied up. It's never an easy errand.
3. We had to let them know that the Lord would use them.
B. The disciples just obeyed (4-6).
1.They went to the place designated by the Lord "opposite the village". There really was a donkey.
was tied
2. As expected, there was a protest as to why the donkey was untied.
He answered as is. He did not murmur in moderation.
C. The Lord commands us now. And this command must be obeyed.
C (apply).
1. The command the two disciples received was very embarrassing. Nevertheless, they
I did not protest or hesitate. How am I? What was the order I received? (Order
Citation of an example gained by obedience to
2. The Lord already knew everything that would happen in the future and the situation in a distant place, and made it work.
Even now, the Lord knows exactly what is happening, situation, and things around me.
And the Lord governs and uses me according to the needs of the Lord.
It requires trust and obedience.
3. True obedience is unconditional. Then, what should our form of faith be?
4. The Lord wants to use my donkey. What kind of donkey can I give you?
And if I ask you for my donkey, what will you say?
What do you think of the attitude of the owner of the donkey who gave it away without permission? What do you realize?
*The gates of heaven cannot be opened by anyone. However, it is open to those who obey.
there is a thing
.The gates of heaven are opened to the humble (7-11).
A. Jesus rode a donkey, a symbol of humility.
1. Jesus is the triumphal general who defeated the devil. However, he rode a donkey, not a horse.
2. A large crowd enthusiastically welcomed it.
3. The Lord was never assimilated into the atmosphere.
B. We must realize the humility of the Lord.
1. Entering the city on a donkey was the fulfillment of the Old Testament. The prophecy of Zechariah 9:9 was fulfilled.
it was
2. The praises of the crowd were as prophesied in the Bible (Psalm 118:25,26).
3. The crowd praised Jesus, but they did not understand Jesus right away.
Repulsed by the crowd, they acted blindly. They were far from humility. True humility is
Don't talk about dying because you don't know. Knowing but not asserting yourself
This is humility.
4. As the host leads the hymn, singing along with it is never praise.
It is true praise only when you have experience about salvation.
5. True humility is not based on emotion. Let's look at the Lord and the crowd.
Behold the undisturbedness of the Lord. But what of the crowds? They were enthusiastically
welcomed the Lord. But this was a purely emotional act.
It turned into a mob. And they cried out to crucify the Lord. But the Lord was in the mood.
He is not assimilated into the atmosphere. True humility is not being assimilated into the atmosphere.
6. Upon entering Jerusalem, the Lord received enthusiastic cheers and reception from the crowd.
He spent the night in Bethany. Bethany was outside the city. For the zealots.
He could have stayed in Jerusalem. He didn't leave Jerusalem even to brag.
It could have been, but the Lord withdrew and went to Bethany, a secluded place.
Here is the difference from ordinary leaders, and this is the Lord's humility.
conclusion
1. The gates of heaven are opened to those who obey. And we can only open them with the humility of faith.
You can get into the box. Faith is obeying the Lord's commands. And what you do.
I don't brag about my work. What I do is according to God's command.
Moreover, it is for the glory of God.
2. What are the commands of the Lord that I should listen to? The Lord wants me to become a believer first.
And he wants to reach the ends of the earth and preach the gospel. Whether we get the opportunity or not,
He wants to preach the gospel without hesitation.
3. Never brag about what you have achieved with your own strength. Pride is the beginning of pride.
Let's think that we were only doing the duty of a servant. The proof of our faith is humility.
Even if I did evangelism, I was able to do it because the Lord gave me strength. Oh
Let's give the glory to the Lord. And let's take a look at the things we haven't been able to do in our lives so far.
Let's repent.
4. The Lord who entered Jerusalem did not stay at the hotel. Why? It was not because he did not have money.
C. Because there was a house of Lazarus who made the Lord comfortable in Bethany. Unconditionally
Don't be a crazy crowd, but be Lazarus who makes the Lord comfortable. Mary
and Martha. Weary and weary, the Lord is looking for a resting place.
The place is not a first-class hotel. They want those who truly accept the Lord. With humility
The obedient and the Lord are together.