Welcome to episode 78 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Mark, covering chapter 11:1-11.  The series is called “Get in, buckle up, and hold on!”  Today, we discuss: 

• Preparation for the Entrance to Jerusalem (vv. 1-6) 
• The Approach to Jerusalem as Messianic King (vv. 7-10) 
• Entrance into the Temple Courts and Return to Bethany (v. 11) 

Key takeaways: 

• Mark’s gospel has sometimes been called a Passion Narrative with an introduction because so much emphasis is placed on this final week of Jesus’ life.  The first 2/3 of Mark’s gospel spans 3 years.  The final 1/3 spans one week. 
• For the first time, Jesus permits his followers to give a public demonstration in his honor. 
• Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem fulfilled the prophecy made by Zechariah hundreds of years earlier (Zech. 9:9). 
• Tensions and expectations were at fever pitch as the people shouted, “Save us!” at Jesus’ entry. 
• The Messianic secret is over.  Jesus has taken intentional steps that reveal his status as the messianic King of the Jews. 

Quotable: 

• True peace can only be found through reconciliation and restoration.  True peace means a relationship with God and access to His presence. This is what Jesus came to bring. 

Application: 

• The implications for Jesus’ messiahship today are profound. If Jesus is King, then his followers owe him total allegiance. 
• For many people today, the Christian faith is a self-help program. If I put my faith in Jesus, what will he do for me? Christianity is fine if it meets my needs. 
• Jesus’ kingship reminds us that our lives are not our own: we were bought with a price. 

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