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Hosanna! But Not For Long...

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  • Bible Passage: John 12:12–19
    John 12:12–19 ESV
    12 The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” 14 And Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just as it is written, 15 “Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt!” 16 His disciples did not understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written about him and had been done to him. 17 The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to bear witness. 18 The reason why the crowd went to meet him was that they heard he had done this sign. 19 So the Pharisees said to one another, “You see that you are gaining nothing. Look, the world has gone after him.”
    Summary: This passage recounts Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where the crowds shout 'Hosanna!' and proclaim Him as King, reflecting both the joy and the fleeting nature of public acclaim.
    Application: This sermon encourages believers to examine their own faith and the times they may outwardly praise Christ but struggle internally to follow Him. It highlights that true discipleship often requires more than just public acknowledgment.
    Teaching: The sermon teaches that while Jesus invites us to celebrate Him, the reality of following Him may lead to challenges. We must understand the difference between superficial faith and genuine commitment.
    How this passage could point to Christ: This passage foreshadows the tension of Jesus' kingship—celebrated on Sunday and rejected by Friday. It emphasizes Christ's humility and the ultimate sacrifice He would make, fulfilling both the prophetic traditions and God's plan of redemption.
    Big Idea: True faith means sustaining our worship of Christ beyond the seasons of celebration, embracing the challenges that come with following Him wholeheartedly.
    Recommended Study: As you prepare, consider exploring the cultural and historical context of Jewish festivals during Jesus' time, particularly the significance of the 'Hosanna' cry. Delve into how John portrays the crowd's response in contrast to Jesus' mission. Engage with Logos to examine different translations and commentaries that discuss the complexities of disciple behavior during Jesus' ministry.

    1. Shouts of Momentary Praise

    John 12:12–13 ESV
    12 The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!”
    Passover is approaching
    Jesus is entering Jerusalem
    for what would be His final week as man
    The Humble God Son
    About to make the law complete
    and man free from its bonds
    As Jesus enters Jerusalem
    The palm branches are thrown down
    hail to the King
    Glory to the one above
    Hosanna means 2 things
    Old Testament was a cry saying “Please save us”
    New Testament was a cry of praise and adoration
    The excitement of His coming!
    The Savior of the Jews
    Even the pharisees recognized this change in the people later on in our passage
    Not only are they giving Him praise but using words recognizing His role
    The Savior!
    Please Save us being their rejoiceful cry
    The reality is Hosanna was easy to yell this day
    But transitioned when expectations changed later in the week
    I have to wonder if we are the same
    The Rejoicing of the Jews was for the one they love!
    but when expectation met reality that all changed
    Are we the Same?
    What they expected was triumph and what they received was humility
    You could explore how the crowd's shouting of 'Hosanna' reflects an exciting yet shallow understanding of Jesus' mission. They expect a political savior, not a spiritual one. Similarly, we often shout praises when circumstances are favorable. The challenge is to sustain faith when Jesus doesn't meet our expectations in the ways we desire. Encourage reflection on the difference between momentary excitement and lasting discipleship.

    2. Surprise of Humble Kingship

    John 12:14–15 ESV
    14 And Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just as it is written, 15 “Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt!”
    Zechariah 9:9 ESV
    9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
    To this they were surprised
    They expected a triumphant coming
    Israel becoming the nation of nations
    the big dogs of the world if you will
    Then Jesus shows up
    not in bright purple attire
    not in a chariot
    not even with military valor
    Instead he comes riding on a donkey
    in fact he came riding on a colt
    Just as the prophecy stated back in 500 B.C.
    Jesus did not come in the form of a prideful and arrogant warrior
    He came in the form of a humble servant King
    Jesus challenged the people with their expectations versus the truth
    In this we see and can ask the question are we like the Jews
    Do we shout Hosanna today
    and go silent tomorrow?
    Do we allow the values of the world to pull us away from our hosanna cry
    Do we all the humble Jesus to be overtaken by the Jesus of our minds and our flesh?
    These are questions we should ask!
    Because making sure we worship the true King makes the next point of silence turn away
    Perhaps discuss how Jesus arriving on a donkey contrasts with expectations of a triumphant king. His humility is a testament to His true purpose as the Prince of Peace. Jesus' mission challenges the world's values, calling us to a deeper, often quieter, commitment. Address the need to recognize the ways Jesus may surprise us by subverting worldly glory for divine purposes.

    3. Silence Beyond Celebration

    John 12:16–19 ESV
    16 His disciples did not understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written about him and had been done to him. 17 The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to bear witness. 18 The reason why the crowd went to meet him was that they heard he had done this sign. 19 So the Pharisees said to one another, “You see that you are gaining nothing. Look, the world has gone after him.”
    The Pharisees noticed
    They recognized the change in the people
    But the people were so focused on fulfilled expectations
    they missed the Joyous reality
    The Savior of the world was here
    and they were about to miss him
    Let’s jump forward just a few days 4-5 to be exact
    John 19:1–16 ESV
    1 Then Pilate took Jesus and flogged him. 2 And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head and arrayed him in a purple robe. 3 They came up to him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and struck him with their hands. 4 Pilate went out again and said to them, “See, I am bringing him out to you that you may know that I find no guilt in him.” 5 So Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, “Behold the man!” 6 When the chief priests and the officers saw him, they cried out, “Crucify him, crucify him!” Pilate said to them, “Take him yourselves and crucify him, for I find no guilt in him.” 7 The Jews answered him, “We have a law, and according to that law he ought to die because he has made himself the Son of God.” 8 When Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid. 9 He entered his headquarters again and said to Jesus, “Where are you from?” But Jesus gave him no answer. 10 So Pilate said to him, “You will not speak to me? Do you not know that I have authority to release you and authority to crucify you?” 11 Jesus answered him, “You would have no authority over me at all unless it had been given you from above. Therefore he who delivered me over to you has the greater sin.” 12 From then on Pilate sought to release him, but the Jews cried out, “If you release this man, you are not Caesar’s friend. Everyone who makes himself a king opposes Caesar.” 13 So when Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat down on the judgment seat at a place called The Stone Pavement, and in Aramaic Gabbatha. 14 Now it was the day of Preparation of the Passover. It was about the sixth hour. He said to the Jews, “Behold your King!” 15 They cried out, “Away with him, away with him, crucify him!” Pilate said to them, “Shall I crucify your King?” The chief priests answered, “We have no king but Caesar.” 16 So he delivered him over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus,
    The reality is in this situation silence brews
    over the course of the week
    The people become swayed and silent
    Jesus has entered
    He has raised a dead man
    and the people are now present before Him and a murderer
    And their silence turns to outrage
    Free Barrabas
    Crucify Him
    Jesus has been turned against by those who claimed to be His people just a few days prior
    I just wonder are we going to be the same
    When they day comes and we are tested
    Will our Hosanna turn to silence or even ridicule
    Or will our Hosanna remain faithfully
    trusting in the Saving Grace of the one we so dearly called upon asking
    Hosanna
    Please Save us!
    Maybe reflect on how the initial misunderstanding of Jesus' actions by the disciples and the spreading testimony of the crowd highlights both the confusion and impact of Jesus' ministry. This encourages believers to ponder the long-term commitment required to follow Jesus despite obstacles. True faith persists beyond noisy acclaim, into the silent moments where faith is truly tested and proven.

      • John 12:12–19ESV

      • John 12:12–13ESV

      • John 12:14–15ESV

      • Zechariah 9:9ESV

      • John 12:16–19ESV

      • John 19:1–16ESV

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