This week we're looking at Jesus' triumphal entry and crucifixion as recorded in the book of Luke. On Sunday, the people are welcoming Jesus as king, or at least the type of king they want. By Friday, they are shouting "Crucify!" because he didn't come to be that king. He came as the king of the entire universe!

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This week, we are looking in John 12:1-8 at the time when Mary, one of Jesus' followers, anoints him with expensive oil, worshipping him lavishly. We also see Judas, the one who would betray Jesus, holding back and criticizing her worship. Sometimes we get in our own way and don't worship as lavishly as we ought to because we're criticizing the worship of others. 

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Today we read Luke 13:31-35 where Jesus foreshadows his death, burial, and resurrection and talks about his desire to protect. 

We talk about how God is not just male or female or either, really. God is God. 

Jesus knows what it's like to be tempted and unlike us most of the time, he was victorious. We can learn from him to use scripture to fight temptation and lean on God for strength. 

It's super easy to be judgmental and harsh towards others, especially if they hurt you. But Jesus calls us to be different - to show mercy and do good. 

In life, we find ourselves straddling the line between doing the right thing and not doing the right thing. Sometimes it's intentional and sometimes it's not. Either way, God is always calling us to receive his love and share it with those around us.