Those who refuse to admit the recorded history of Jesus of Nazareth do so because they have put their own will above the will of God. They do so because the love the praise of men, more than the praise of God. They do so because they wish to erase history in their own minds, and the power of creation, which is inescapably by design. When we read the record of Jesus entering Jerusalem riding on a donkey, we are reading history, and the fulfillment of prophecy (Zachariah 9:9). The key is to allow God’s will to be greater than “my will”. Jesus did this, so can we.

“27 Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour. 28 Father, glorify Your name. Then a voice came from heaven, saying, “I have both glorified it and will glorify it again” (John 12:27-28). Being An Again of God. God will glorify His name again and again and the question is will you be the one that brings Him the glory? What must we do to bring glory to God’s name? What does it take to be an AGAIN of God’s?

Just imagine the scene—a great multitude hears that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, not to an official gathering of leaders, but rather a great number of common people—thousands “took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: “Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ The King of Israel!”  (John 12:13-14). Contemplating this magnificent scene and wonder, what will it be like when the saints are delivered up to the Father? What will it be like to see the face of God? What will it be like to see the glories of Heaven? What will it be like to see Jesus on that Day?

Paul has a formula for every child of God that will truly enable us to “shine as lights in the world”:  Consider these 5 points: Work out our own salvation – Phil. 2:12, Do so with “fear and trembling” – Phil. 2:12, Allow God to work in you – Phil. 2:13, Do all things without “murmuring and disputing” – Phil. 2:14 and Be children of God without fault, by being “blameless and harmless” – Phil. 2:15

Often times we read these two words in our bibles, “many” and “Jews”. This almost always points to one of two situations. Either many of the Jews are seeking to kill Jesus of one of His followers, or many of the Jews became followers of Jesus. Such is the case recorded in John chapter 12 verses 9-11. But note that regardless of which scenario, it is all proof of the power of one. The Lord’s one message, and the one message of His followers saves some, condemns others.

From John chapter 12 we read of three, Mary, Lazarus and Martha, all who in their own way honor Jesus in their house. In this lesson we will discuss each of the three ways that we might adapt them and in our own homes honor Jesus even more…

Luke records Jesus just after the resurrection walking and talking with two disciples on the Road to Emmaus. The discussion they have opens the eye’s and hearts of the disciples and changes their lives forever as they remember that Jesus is risen! When they finally understand that the risen Savior is the One speaking to them, “they said to one another, “Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?” (Luke 24:32). This is what we need to do, “remember” as we think about this account…

A messenger was sent to tell Jesus that the brother of Mary and Martha is sick, near death. Jesus after hearing waits two day before He and His disciples leave for Bethany. Lazarus dies, by we soon learn this was done, “…for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it” (John 11:4). We learn of the humanity of Jesus as He “wept” , and we learn that Jesus is divine having power over death, and regeneration even of rotting flesh. Jesus is indeed the “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live” (John 11:25).

In the Library of Congress there are over 9 millions books and they are lined up on 838 miles of book shelves. That is the distance between Cleveland Ohio and Avon Minnesota. Yet you could read every single one of those books and never learn “all that pertains unto life and godliness” (2 Pet. 1:3), nor could you learn accurately the things you must do to one day see the face of God in Heaven. There is only one small book that can do that, and it is called by the name Bible. More powerful than any other book. Won’t you listen to this message today, and if you need more contact us at the link provided.