John 12:12–13, 27; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26
The King’s Entrance
John 12:12–13
- Large crowds gathered in Jerusalem for Passover
- Palm branches symbolized victory and deliverance
- “Hosanna” means “Save now”
- “King of Israel” was the right title
- The crowd wanted rescue from Rome, not rescue from sin
- They praised Jesus without fully understanding why He came
- They wanted a crown without a cross
- They celebrated a version of Jesus shaped by their own expectations
You can say the right things about Jesus and still miss who He truly is.
The King’s Sacrifice
John 12:27
- Jesus knew exactly why He came
- “Now is my soul troubled” shows His real anguish
- He saw the suffering of the cross before Him
- “For this purpose I have come to this hour”
- The cross was not accidental — it was God’s plan
- Jesus entered Jerusalem to become the Lamb of God
- He came not only to be praised, but to be pierced
- He came not only to wear a crown, but to bear our sin
The King entered Jerusalem to become the sacrifice for sinners.
The Lamb’s Remembrance
1 Corinthians 11:23–26
- The Lord’s Supper points us to Christ’s suffering
- Bread reminds us of His body given for us
- The cup reminds us of His blood shed for us
- Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29)
- Salvation comes through His substitutionary death
- “Do this in remembrance of me”
- “Proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes”
- The table calls us to repentance, faith, and gratitude
The Lamb who was slain is the Savior we remember.
The What Now
- Stop trying to make Jesus fit your agenda. Submit to Him as King, Savior, and Lord.
- Do not seek the blessings of Christ while ignoring the cross of Christ. Repent and trust His sacrifice for your sin.
- Come to the Lord’s Supper seriously and worshipfully. Remember His body, remember His blood, and proclaim His death until He comes.