Title: Who is this? (Matthew 21:1-11)
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“When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in a commotion, saying, Who is this?
When they say gossip, the crowds say, "Jesus the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee
"(Matthew 21:10-11). Everywhere Jesus was, there was a commotion.
It was the same at the birth of Jesus. Jesus' final entry into Jerusalem
There was a commotion. Also, there was a commotion where the gospel entered.
The great stage of this world-historical salvation project is Jerusalem with the Passover as the center.
It was done by entry. According to a survey by the Roman government at the time,
It is said that about 250,000 sheep were sacrificed at the temple. a sheep
If at least ten people were sacrificed, at least 2.5 million people gathered.
that is estimated as By the Manual of the Jews, 30 km radius from Jerusalem
Anyone within the premises was obliged to participate. so palais
Of course, Jews living in Stan, as well as those scattered around the world,
Do you think that there must have been a lot of people visiting Jerusalem during this feast?
All.
Jesus rode on a donkey, symbolizing peace, on the Mount of Olives.
You are good. This donkey was a pure beast that no one had ever ridden.
is. In John 12:12, we read Hosanna hymns with palm branches.
They greeted me with cheers and cheers. as well as Mark 11:7-9
It says, “They brought the donkey to Jesus and hung their cloaks on it.
And they put it down, and Jesus got on it, and many people took their cloaks
Those who stretch out the branches cut in the field, who go in front and follow after
Shout out, hosanna be praised. He who comes in the name of the Lord!"
exclaimed.
Jesus, the 33-year-old unknown man, amid the spontaneous welcome of this large crowd
As he rode on a silver donkey and entered the dungeon dignifiedly, it cannot be said that he was a great magnate.
there would not have been This was certainly welcomed as the Prince of Peace.
is. The cheering of Jesus with the word Hosanna was, 'Save me now.'
Meaning. The meaning of the word Hosanna, which the crowds shouted, contains a deep plea
know as Deliver us from the bondage of the Roman Empire. all poverty and quality
Please rescue me from the disease. Save me from all injustice and absurdity
Five. A desperate cry that perhaps the deeper hunger will be satisfied
would have been Our Jesus satisfies all these fundamental needs of life
It was the Lord who made it happen. It is divine, not human,
It was accomplished through the atoning death on the cross, the only way.
Because of this, he entered courageously and boldly, facing his tragic death.
That's what you did. The battlefield of the terrible confrontation between human sin and God's justice
Because of this, the whole city of Jerusalem was in a commotion.
Who the hell is riding on a donkey, and why is this commotion happening?
question would have arisen. Jesus all over the world
More than one billion people in the world, who are also educated and prosperous people from advanced countries
People believe in it and observe Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday every year.
I know that it is something worth thinking deeply about selflessly at least once.
People like Caiaphas the high priest, or intentionally like the scribes and Pharisees
As a result, there are those who want to negatively ignore the work of redemption of Jesus.
There is a false prejudice at the bottom of them.
It is trying to bury the truth itself. So "Jesus
While he was still, the high priest said to him, "I swear by you to the living God
I beg you, tell us if you are the Christian, the Son of God. Yes
Sue said, Thou hast spoken. But I say to you
After that, the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of power and coming on the clouds of heaven
You will see." Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, "He
Since you have spoken blasphemous words, how can you ask for more witnesses?” (Matthew 26:63-65).
I did. He did not believe that He was the Son of God and the Savior, and tried to put Him to death.
was used as evidence. Even now, people who believe in their own prejudice and turn away from the truth
There are too many. These are people who deny the faith to the end.
is.
Next, people like Pilate are indifferent to Jesus. bill
Rado was not interested in religion as a politician. what he cared about
Authority. It was the position of governor, but I had no idea about Jesus
I did. So there was no fair trial against Jesus. innocent
They knew that they knew they were innocent, but they did not proclaim their innocence, nor did they release the innocent Jesus.
Couldn't. “Pilate was trying to cause a riot without any benefit.
When he saw it, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd, saying, In this man's blood
I am not guilty of this, so be to yourselves.” (Matthew 27:24).
Would you say that you are not responsible for your formal behavior? Anyway, I hesitated
is. Where in the world could there be such indifference? lack of interest or interest
Or not caring is indifference. Pilate condemned Jesus
Even if you do not want to go, you will not be able to avoid responsibility. unreasonable
Let's not make excuses with self-righteousness. How unsportsmanlike is that?
Finally, those who receive Jesus humbly with great shock in their hearts
there is ram. A thief on the cross is dying for his sins
For a moment, with a trembling heart, I thought deeply of Jesus. Also, the sins
I confessed repentance. “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.
Please." The robber hung on a cross between heaven and earth.
I was trying In just a few seconds, you would have become an eternal sinner.
All. What would you have expected from Jesus other than your last prayer? in his funeral
Jesus was the only one who could grant his last plea.
Lee Jesus did not turn away from the thief's last request. "today
You will be with me in paradise."
Today too, deeply repent of your sins and worship the Lord with trembling and humble faith.
Anyone who receives him as the Son of God and the Savior of life will be saved.
it will be Also, the believers who pray in the name of the Lord will receive a sure answer.
and there will be blessings