The Revelation of the King

In our passage, the people of Jerusalem were mired in international, political and religious turmoil when Jesus came to bring peace. Jesus in a truly audacious way enters Jerusalem even though he knows the hostility that faces him from the religious leadership (Jn 11:57). Throughout his ministry, Jesus seems to keep the lid on his true identity and purpose, but as Jesus enters Jerusalem a final time, he reveals his uniqueness as the King sent by God. In his final week of ministry, Jesus reveals a unique humility, saving grace and compassion that offers real hope to the sinner, the broken, the discouraged and the burdened.