168 Hours - Palm Sunday
Jesus’ future isn’t affected by whether or not people believe. But yours and mine is.
What is your first memory of celebrating Palm Sunday?
Read: John 12:1-11
The cast of characters in this story is remarkable. Lazarus, a former dead man is there. So are his sisters. Jesus and his disciples are at the banquet, including Judas who later betrayed Jesus. The neighbors came to gawk, along with leading priests whose motives were suspect. Imagine being present at this banquet. Where do you see yourself in the story? Why?
Read: John 12:12-19
On Sunday Frank said, “Jesus was the King they needed just not the King they expected.” What does that mean?
Has there been a time when Jesus was the Savior you needed even though he might not have been the sovereign you expected? How did you wrestle with that?
Read: John 12:37-43
Despite all they saw – the miracles, the profound teaching, Jesus’ kindness – many did not believe in him. Why?
Aside from unbelief, what is the result of loving human praise more than the praise of God?
Prayer: Ask God to strengthen your faith and ask him to give you a burden for people who don’t know Jesus. Eternity hangs in the balance.