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Matthew 21:10-11 When
Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” 11
The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
A great crowd was praising Jesus as he entered into
Jerusalem. The Passover was beginning, and it was a time for the Jews to
remember in a week-long festival their salvation from Egypt’s slavery. It had
happened before in Jerusalem’s history that others had ridden in similar style
to declare themselves Messiah.
Thus, as Jesus
rode amid the celebration, those who did not know him asked the very good
question, “Who is this?” Certainly
they needed to know of the man who was being praised and seemingly worshiped.
Then Jesus’
followers responded with words that define Jesus’ ministry in many ways. “This is Jesus the prophet from Nazareth in
Galilee.” In essence says:
“This is the one
who has taught magnificent truths of the kingdom of God. This is the one who
has raised the dead – even 30 days ago he raised Lazarus in nearby Bethany.
This is Jesus who fed thousands upon thousands of people with a few loaves and
fish. This is Jesus who said he is the Light of the Word, the Good Shepherd,
the Way, the Truth and the Life, the Living Water and the Bread of Life. This
is Jesus, who is greater than Moses. This is Jesus who said he has come to save
the lost. This is Jesus who has preached repentance for the forgiveness of our
sins. This is Jesus who commands us to love God and love others—even our
enemies. This is Jesus the Passover Lamb come to release us from sin’s bondage.”
How do you say
Jesus is? Do you call him “Lord”? If so, what is your response to Him?
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