by Sean Finnegan

Why did Jesus so often tell people to be quiet when they discovered he was the messiah?  Christianity is all about telling the world this truth.  In fact, Jesus’ last words–the Great Commission–include the mandate to spread the gospel around the world.  So, why was it that in his own ministry he was so reticent about who he was?  Was it because of humility or did he have another reason?  Listen to this message to find out about the messianic secret and the glorious moment when Jesus publicly announced his messianic claim during his triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

initial narrative (Mark 11.1-11)

messianic secret

the triumphal entry as revealing the ultimate secret

But what is a “Messiah?”

three ways: (coded actions)

but the Romans, the bad guys, would not like that, because they wanted to stay in charge

Jesus is Messiah! Jesus is Messiah! Jesus is Messiah!