Woodbury Church of Christ Sermons

Sometimes we find ourselves struggling with living the values and ethics of the Kingdom - not because we’re not sure what Jesus said to do, but because we’re pretty sure that it’s not going to get us the results we want. 

In a well plotted story there’s usually an “aha” moment where the different parts of the plot begin to come together. The Passover meal was a moment steeped in very specific, ancient tradition. Jesus comes along and simultaneously fulfills and transforms this practice. What emerges is a shocking truth about God’s ultimate plan to create a Kingdom of imperfect people. 

We all have areas in our lives where we want to have absolute control. But, when we invite Jesus into our lives as King, he's going to want to make some changes. What do we do when our lives and the Kingdom of God come into conflict? 

Join us as we dive into a fascinating story that just about got Jesus arrested as he establish his Kingdom and asserted his authority as King. 

What Christians have come to know as the Triumphal Entry does look all that triumphant. A donkey and some palm leaves may not have looked like much to outsiders but to people who read the Hebrew Bible this was huge. Jesus was inviting everyone to see him as king and to live under his rule. 

Disciples believe Jesus is the King and has ultimate authority to direct every part of their lives. 

You can’t know Jesus without knowing that everything he did and said was about the Kingdom of God. This Kingdom defied easy categorization - it wasn’t a place, it wasn’t a nationality. It was where the last were first and the first were last, where love was the law and forgiveness was the norm rather than the exception, it was all Jesus talked about. ...and it was going to change everything.