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Jesus wept over Jerusalem, cleansed the Temple, and taught the people who were attentive to Him.
WEEPING, CLEANSING, AND TEACHING. Luke 19:41-47a. 1. Jesus weeps over Jerusalem (Luke 19:41-44). As He approached Jerusalem, ‘the man Christ Jesus’ (cf. 1 Timothy 2:5) wept over the city and the people whom He loved (Luke 19:41). His complaint about the people (Luke 19:42) became a ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:41-47
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The masterful answers of the Master.
WHO GAVE YOU THIS AUTHORITY? Luke 20:1-26. 1. The authority of Jesus questioned (Luke 20:1-8). This conversation follows hard on the heels of Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple (Luke 19:45-48) “Who gave you this authority?” demanded the Temple authorities, and the leaders of the people (Luke ...read more
Scripture: Luke 20:1-26
There is no doubt that Jesus' last temple visit was less than positive. It had become a den of thieves. However after he cleansed that temple it once again became a House of Prayer.
After the Triumphal Entry of Jesus through the Eastern Gate, the scripture records that he then left the city of Jerusalem and went to stay the night at the home of his friends, Mary, Martha and Lazarus. Then the next morning he set out once again to go to Jerusalem, about 2 miles away. It was ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:13, Matthew 21:14-16, Luke 19:47-48, Luke 21:1-4
Denomination: Independent/Bible
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Mark 11:11 Jesus entered Jerusalem and went to the temple. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the Twelve. 12 The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. 13 Seeing in the distance a fig-tree in leaf, he went to find out if it ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:11-24, Matthew 21:12-22, Luke 19:45-48
Jesus has awesome authority, and it’s beautiful to us because it protects us from ourselves and others, it grants us all the freedoms we enjoy, and it authorizes us to act on his behalf without fear.
Mark 11:27 They arrived again in Jerusalem, and while Jesus was walking in the temple courts, the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders came to him. 28 "By what authority are you doing these things?" they asked. "And who gave you authority to do this?" 29 Jesus ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:27-33, Matthew 21:23-27, Luke 20:1-8
Why does Jesus tell such a farfetched story? The answer will help you in times when you're afraid God is losing patience with you.
Mark 12:1 He then began to speak to them in parables: "A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and went away on a journey. 2 At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants to collect ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:1-12, Matthew 21:33-46, Luke 20:9-19
Carnival time is often a time of chaos. Jesus created chaos because of the corruption in the Jerusalem temple. The cleansing of the temple is the "judgement" of God against commercial robbery of the poor by the religious establishment. Jesus is the replacement.
In Jesus Holy Name Lent III March 5, 2024 Text: John 2:19-20 Redeemer “A Carnival of Corruption” Carnival time in New Orleans or Brazil always shows a crush of humanity going crazy. We have seen videos of “Smash ...read more
Scripture: John 2:12-24, Luke 19:43-45
Denomination: Lutheran
We need to see beyond the horizon of this world with faith and hope! When we do we experience the presence, the goodness of God.
Series: Beyond the Horizon Video Transition: Sunset at Christian Hills Church Video Message: We opened the service with a clip of the sunset from here on the hill of Christian Hills Church, we had in that clip people who were beholding the beauty of a sunset which according to Scripture reveals ...read more
Scripture: Romans 15:13, Psalm 65:8, Psalm 119:1-6, Luke 19:24-48
Another parable from Jesus, about “God’s” character, as Jesus enters His temple, corrupted by the selling of livestock and money changers. Notes from Kenneth Bailey's book "Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes" understanding the parable.
In Jesus Holy Name April 3, 2022 Text: Luke 20 Lent V Redeemer “Jesus Enters “His” Temple” Kenneth Bailey in his book “Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes” has suggested that there is a better title for this parable. Instead of “The Parable of the Tenants” he recommends: “The ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:45, Luke 20:1-20
When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem, He went to the Temple and looked around. When Jesus visited the Temple the next day, He saw some things that He didn’t like and gives us insight on the church today. They knew Jesus was in town and yet it changed nothing!
Luke 19:45-48 IN TIMES LIKE THESE April 3, 2022 Intro: Just the day before, Jesus had presented Himself to the people in Jerusalem, as their King and as their Messiah, in fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9. “Thy King is coming… riding on a donkey.” The people praised Jesus ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:45-48, Mark 11:15-19
Denomination: Baptist
Experiencing rejection is a normal part of life. It happens to all of us. How could a single Palm Sunday Celebration cause the religious leaders to be jealous, and envious of Jesus? What causes men to reject him?
Sermon: Rejecting Jesus Instead of Handling Him with Care Scripture: Luke 20:9-20 “Now Jesus turned to the people again and told them this story: “A man planted a vineyard, leased it to tenant farmers, and moved to another country to live for several years. 10 At the time of the grape harvest, he ...read more
Scripture: Luke 20:9-20, Psalm 118:22-24, 1 Peter 2:6-8
Denomination: Methodist
So often we let our pride get in the way from admitting we were wrong, or to see something from another angle. This morning the Pharisees Pride keeps them from acknowledging Jesus for who he is and provide a cautionary tale for us.
Pride and the Wicked Tenants Good Morning. Believe it or not, we are in the final days of Lent! The Scripture lessons from today through Good Friday are all Jerusalem and Temple themed. Today’s especially we focus on a common temple theme of having a right heart and purity when we come before God. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 20:9-19
Denomination: Anglican
This sermon explores the dangers of spiritual blindness, the emptiness of misdirected religious activity, and the necessity of recognizing and accepting God's divine intervention.
Good morning, beloved, and welcome. We stand here today at the threshold of a divine revelation, ready to open our hearts to the wisdom of the Word. We are about to immerse ourselves in the sacred text of Luke 19:41-48, a passage that, like a mirror, reflects our human frailty and God's divine ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:41-48
Topics: Jesus Wept, Blindness
This sermon explores Jesus' divine authority and encourages believers to embrace and proclaim this truth with courage and conviction.
Welcome, dear family of faith, to this gathering where we seek to deepen our understanding of God's Word. We come together today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in Christ, bound by His love, and driven by a shared hunger for His truth. We stand on the precipice of an ...read more
Scripture: Luke 20:1-8
Topics: Jesus' Authority, Challenged
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