The Humble King

For various reasons, we don't like authority. We've known humans with authority to be arrogant and smug, and have seen them use their power to advance themselves at our expense. In Mark 11:1-11, however, we see another version of authority; one that is attractive and good. Jesus approaches Jerusalem as King, not in in pomp and circumstance, but in humility. And he doesn't come to oppress, but to save the very ones who have resisted His Kingship. Sermon title from Brenton Brown’s song of the same name.
October 20, 2024
Helpful resources that shaped and informed this sermon: Let's Study Mark by Sinclair Ferguson, The Gospel of Mark by R.T. France, Mark by Kent Hughes, King’s Cross by Tim Keller, Gentle & Lowly by Dane Ortlund, Mark by J.C. Ryle, Dig Deeper into the Gospels by Andrew Sach & Tim Hiorns.