Title: Process of Suffering (Luke 19:48)
Contents The procession we will be thinking about today is a strange procession led by Jesus. The transition matrix is different from other matrices in the world.
This matrix is
1. Strength and dignity. It is not a procession of soldiers that symbolizes conquest and victory.
It is not a march of soldiers, but of a donkey. It is a modest procession without uniforms, swords, or guns.
It is a procession of peace in contrast to the procession of soldiers.
Alexander. Napoleon's procession is a procession of conquest, and the procession is brief.
Far from the procession of conquest, it is a procession of sacrifice that sacrifices even the neck for others who serve and serve, not those who rule with power.
2. It is not a procession of triumphal generals who show majesty and glory.
Even though it is a path of suffering and thons, others mistake him for the political Messiah and are enthusiastic about him. The Way of the Cross is a process of suffering. Quo Vadis
3. It is a process of hope.
The procession of heroes destroys and kills mankind. It is war.
However, the transitional line here is a matrix that will wrap the world in blood.
This great matrix has two reactions
1. Bystander.
People who don't intervene and bystanders Without wisdom and conviction, renegades screaming for the crucifixion of Jesus after 2 or 3 days
2. Intervention.
jump into this process. The procession of glory waiting for recycling and life on the road of suffering Let's not just applaud, but directly intervene in the transition and taste the glory of resurrection beyond suffering.
Thomas Arkempus Many people want the comfort of the Lord, but few want to suffer with him.
There are few who want to enjoy joy with him, but suffer suffering for him. A large crowd followed when they shared the bread, but few shared the cup of suffering.