Why Did the People Stand Along the Way?
Luke 19:29-44

INTRO: What an encouraging welcome Christ received. Did they all know what was happening? Probably not. But they did know that Jesus was special. They showed up and praised Him. Can we do any less for the one who gave so much for us?
  1. Christ was coming with the power of…
    1. Prophesy by God through the prophets
    2. Proclamation He was the Christ
    3. Providing what God was willing to send for us (and them)

  2. Christ was coming with the Healing …
    1. For their physical needs (everyday needs)
    2. For their spirits (encouragement and edification)
    3. For their souls (eternal salvation)

  3. Christ was coming as the Sacrificial Lamb…
    1. That was absolute (ending all need of other sacrifices)
    2. That was acceptable of God
    3. That was available for them (and us)

  4. Christ needs to be recognized in our lives today…
    1. As a tremendous teacher
    2. As a powerful prophet
    3. As a helpful healer
    4. As a meaningful master (do we serve Him?)
    5. As a caring Christ
    6. As a sufficient Savior (let go of our other things we are trying to substitute for the Christ that want to come our way!)


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