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PALM SUNDAY TEARS

JOHN 12:12-15, 14:25-31

LUKE 19:28-44

INTRODUCTION:  THE TRIUMPH ENTRANCE OF JESUS

          A.  The “Hosanna Cry”

          B.  Branches and Coats for Jesus

          C.  The Branch of Victory & Blessings

I.  PALM SUNDAY TEARS

          A.  Jesus beheld the city

          B.  Jesus looks beyond outward appearance

II. WHEN JESUS LOOKS INTO OUR LIVES

          A.  Man looks outwardly – Jesus looks inwardly

          B.  Jesus cares about our fears and pains

          C.  He knows and desires our full potential

III. JESUS DESIRES TO GIVE YOU PEACE

          A.  So you think you have blown it!

          B.  The world chases after peace

          C.  Jesus promised abiding peace

                   NOTE:   Peace is not the absence of troubles… but is the presence of God

IV. HE SEES BEYOND THE OUTWARD APPEARANCE

          A.  He cares about the Pain!

          B.  He desires our full Potential!

          C.  He longs to give us Peace!

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THE TABLE, THE TRIAL, THE TREE

MARK 14:10-15:39

INTRODUCTION:   FAMILIARITY DULLS THE CROSS

          A.  Religious Symbols

          B.  Why the Cross?

I.  WHY WAS JESUS BETRAYED?

          A.  What  Betrayal Means

          B.  Betrayal Announced & What Jesus Knew

          C.  Why Did Judas Do It?

II. WHY WAS JESUS SENTENCED TO DEATH?

          A.  Six Trials – 3 Religious; 3 Civil

          B.  Jesus Confesses His True Identity

          C.  Jesus In The World’s Court

III. WHY WAS JESUS CRUCIFIED?

          A.  A Soldier Gets His Orders

          B.  Jesus Was Also On Assignment

          C.  The Daily Chronicle

IV.  WHY? WHY? WHY?

          A.  Judas- My Agenda or God’s Agenda

          B.  Pilate – Self Interest or Righteousness

          C.  Soldier – Lack of Knowledge – “too late”

V.  STAGGERING MIRACLE OF GRACE

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