Jesus Went To Jerusalem

 Bethel is in Revival Month. For the next three weeks, Evangelist Chris Green and his family will be ministering at Bethel.  I am so glad they are here with us. Bro. Green preached a sermon on "Jesus Went To Jerusalem" and his main text was from Mathew 20:17-19. I took notes for half of the sermon and just stopped. The sermon was a much needed word for Bethel. If you are familiar with Palm Sunday, you will know that it revolves around Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey. The people laid out their coats and were waving palm branches shouting out Hosanna.  This word means "save us".  He was coming in as their King, their Messiah. Jesus chose to come to Jerusalem. He knew that the crown waiting for him was not a crown made of gold and jewels, but instead was a crown of thorns. He was not going to sit on a throne, he was going to instead take a beating on his back and be hung on a cross. He chose to die for you and I. He was fully God and man. He could have chosen to not head to Jerusalem, but He did because he loves you and I. While most of the world has quickly picked up from the pandemic, NY has been pushing hard to get back on it's feet. It was encouraging to be reminded that Jesus cares about everything we struggle with. Bro. Green wanted everyone to take their focus off of the problem, but instead look up and rejoice that their answer is on it's way.  The same God who rode in on a donkey, died on a cross and rose again is the same God who can make a way out of no way.  I encourage you the reader as you go into this Holy Week, to open your Bible. Read Mathew and Luke. Read about all that Jesus did. His love is so great. His mercy and grace is there for you. After you have done this, find a church to attend this Easter Sunday. I would highly recommend a Pentecostal Church. That being said, if there is not one near you, please go somewhere and learn about this Jesus who died on a cross, rose from the dead three days later and then sent his spirit to dwell within us. He is the greatest experience you will ever know. God is good.

You can listen/view the sermon here.



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