Dive Deeper: Sword, Not Peace - Dive Deeper - 365 Daily Devotion
365 Daily Devotions: Bible Character Edition (The Final Week)
ππ» The King Who Came Riding on a Donkey
When Jesus entered Jerusalem, many people were excited. They put palm branches on the road and shouted βHosanna,β which means βSave us now!β They believed Jesus was the King God promised, but many of them thought He came to save them from the Roman government, not from sin. Jesus entered the city riding on a donkey, fulfilling the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9. A king riding a horse usually came for war, but a king riding a donkey came in peace. Jesus came as a humble King, not to start a political revolution, but to die on the cross to save sinners. From a Reformed perspective, this shows that Godβs salvation plan was not about earthly politics but about rescuing people from sin through Christβs death. The crowd praised Jesus, but many did not truly understand who He was or why He came.
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π Bible Readings:
Matthew 21:1β11
Zechariah 9:9
John 12:12β16
Luke 19:37β44
Philippians 2:6β8
Isaiah 53:3β7
π¨π»π» Teachings:
1. Israel was expecting a national Savior-King.
2. God gave a crucified Savior-King.
3. The Kingdom advances through the gospel of peace.
πͺπΌ Applications:
1. Begin this week with a meditative attitude.
2. Know Jesus more deeply through His Final Week.
3. Appreciate the events leading to the cross.
π Discussion:
What is the importance of knowing that the Kingdom of Heaven advances, not by human force but by the gospel of peace?
π€Ώ Dive Deeper:
1. What is the meaning of Hossana?
2. The connection of Triumphal Entry and Psalm 118
3. Why did Jesus say, βDo not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.β
ππΌ Prayer:
Father God, when I read about Jesus entering Jerusalem, I realize that many people were excited about Him but did not really understand Him. Sometimes I may be the same. I may say I believe in Jesus, but I do not fully understand why He came or what He did for me. Please help me not just
