God knew even before Israel became a nation that they would desire a king like other nations. What can we learn from their choice to reject God and apply it today?
Why did King Herod – and all of Jerusalem – miss the opportunity to go find Jesus in Jerusalem? And how can we avoid “missing” our opportunity to find Jesus as well?
What is it about Jesus that makes Him a better King than any ruler who has ever lived… or ever will? The answer is “He’s the King of righteousness”, the “King of peace”, and that he lives forever. But what would that mean to us?
The crowds were looking for a Christ who would “remain” and lead them into glorious earthly kingdom, but Jesus was talking about being “lifted up” and not being with them forever. The Jesus they wanted wasn’t the Jesus they were getting.
Kaiser Wilhelm II entered Jerusalem through the Jaffa gate mounted on a beautiful white horse. Nearly 2000 years before, Jesus had entered Jerusalem through the Eastern gate mounted upon a humble donkey. Two dignitaries entered the same city in two different ways. Why the differences?
Jesus was born in a stable, but He was born to be the King of Kings. Unfortunately there are many people who prefer He stay a baby in a manger and are upset when He is presented as a King.
