Monthly Archives: September 2019

King of Kings

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Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. Luke 19:38

One of the great moments is Palm Sunday, when Jesus marched into Jerusalem as the King of Kings. This moment was however shortlived , as the Jewish people quickly turned on him when they realized he was not the King that they had envisioned

Jesus came as the Lamb, to take away the sins of the world. The Jewish people were looking for the Lion of Judah, to rule with a rod of iron. This will happen eventually, however first Jesus came to save everyone who calls upon the name of The Lord

And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. Luke 19:40

Jesus makes a very profound statement here, “even if the world rejects him, he will still be worshipped” What is Jesus saying here? First he’s demonstrating his deity , as Jesus is God and created the Heavens and the Earth including us. Yes Jesus was there in Genesis during Creation, he doesn’t need us to worship him, but has opened his arms to us out of love if we choose to.

Second I believe Jesus is introducing the New Covenant here. Even if Israel rejects him , Jesus is establishing a New Covenant with anyone who receives him as Lord. Jew, Gentile, Roman , Greek, they all become a Child of God with the blood of Jesus Christ and the baptism of the Holy Spirit

When He approached Jerusalem, He saw the city and wept over it, Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. Luke 19:41-41

Jesus wept over Jerusalem, Jesus wept over Israel, why? Because he knew what was going to happen, as Israel rejected their Messiah. He knew his resurrection would change the world, and turn the world upside down.  The destruction of The Temple which marked the end of the Old Covenant.

But Jesus is coming back , not as the Lamb but as the Lion of Judah! Blessed be the King of Kings! Amen!

Parable of The Minas/Talents

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And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return .Luke 19:11-12

The Parable of the Minas or Talents/Money is a parable that is still very applicable for us today. You see at that moment everyone expected Jesus to establish Gods Kingdom right there from Jerusalem. However Jesus was teaching them, he was going away and coming back to see what work they had accomplished

And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. Luke 19:13

Notice a couple things, Jesus calls himself the King in the parable and we as slaves. This is the proper understanding of the hierarchy of our Lord. The word Lord in the Bible means Master. If Jesus is your Lord then you are his slave and he is your Master

And Jesus says he’s leaving and then returning. When he comes back he wants to know what you did with your talent, so what is Jesus talking about? I believe Jesus is talking about the gifts of the Holy Spirit that is giving to us when you become Born Again. What are you doing with your gifts?

But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. Luke 19:14

Jesus describes the majority of the world, they reject Christ.Why? Because they don’t want Jesus to rule over them. The Kingdom of God will have Jesus as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, if you reject the authority of Jesus you ultimately reject Heaven and demand Hell

But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me. Luke 19:27

Notice how Jesus ends this parable, so much for the watered down Jesus portrayed in todays society. The fact is Jesus is returning, are you saved? For those of us that are saved, what are you doing with the talents you have been given?

Jesus is coming soon, Are you ready? Is your lamp full of oil (The Holy Spirit)?

Lack Of Knowledge

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My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.
Hosea 4:6 KJV
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Salvation Has Come

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And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. Luke 19:2

Here we see another story of a man seeking Jesus. Notice this man was not only a tax collector for the Romans, he was the chief tax collector. This man was public enemy number 1 for Israel, so how did Jesus react to such a vile man?

And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. Luke 19:5

Zaccheaeus was a short man but he was determined to see the Lord Jesus. So he climbed a tree to get a better view. When Jesus saw him in that tree, he didn’t rebuke him, he asked to come to his house!

The people were angry, “Who does Jesus think he is hanging out with chief sinners like Zacchaeus”? Remember Jesus didn’t come for the righteous he came to save the sinners!

And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. Luke 19:8

First notice it says Zacchaeus received Jesus joyfully (Luke 19:6) Next look what Zacchaeus did , he gave back to anyone he cheated out of money and gave to the poor, in other words he repented

And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Luke 19:9-10

Jesus declared Zacchaus is now saved, he is no longer a Gentile but a Child of God. All because the grace and blood of Jesus Christ! Jesus came to save the lost Amen!

Expectation of Christ

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And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. Luke 18:38

A blind beggar heard Jesus was coming through town, he believed that Jesus could heal him. Think about this mans faith, he is blind and vulnerable. He doesn’t know what Jesus looks like , he just knows Jesus is Lord of ALL

Notice this mans approach to Jesus, he says “Jesus, Have mercy on Me!” He doesn’t say Jesus give me money, Jesus give me health, or Jesus make me happy. He says to Jesus have mercy on a wretched pitiful sinner. This is true repentance, he understands his lowly state and asks the Christ to redeem him!

Are we approaching Jesus with this humility, with this passion, with this expectation that Jesus is truly God

And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. Luke 18:39

The crowd rebuked the blind man, they told him to shut up you fool. However the blind man just screamed and cried out for the Lord Jesus even more! He cried with so much repentance and humility that even the Heavens heard him! Lord Jesus Have Mercy on Me!

And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. Luke 18:42

Jesus answered the man, Receive your healing Your faith has saved You! The original Greek word for Faith is “Pistis” meaning Expectation, Confidence, Belief. This man didn’t have wishful thinking he expected the Lord Jesus to heal him because he is the Lord of Lords!

True faith is an expectation, not a wish! Cry out to the Lord Jesus with an expectation of deliverance Amen!

Kingdom Of God

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And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.
Daniel 7:14 KJV
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Jesus Paid It All

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And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again. Luke 18:33

One of the amazing things about the Resurrection of Christ is the accuracy in the prophecy and its fulfillment. Throughout Jesus ministry he predicts his death and resurrection, this is not a coincidence this was the plan of salvation by God for us!

We can go back the very beginning in Genesis and see the first prophecy of Christ.

And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. Genesis 3:15

The seed is Jesus Christ and even though Jesus crushed the head of the serpent (defeating Satan) at the cross, he was bruised (crucified ) for our sins. But Jesus paid it ALL

Or how about the Prophet Isaiah foretelling the crucifixion of Christ 700 years before it happened!

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5

Or how about King David prophesying about the crucifixion of the Messiah

For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. Psalm 22:16

This was not an accident, God had a redemption plan for humanity through Jesus Christ! On that cross he took the penalty of our sins, but not his sins as he didn’t have any. Jesus paid it all for us so we can become reconciled back to our Heavenly Father

Did you receive him as your Lord and Savior? Did you ask for forgiveness of your sins? Jesus Paid It All for You, Give your Life to Him Amen!