Christ the King

We love our country and enjoy the freedoms she provides. However, like other countries before her, the United States is temporal and will one day cease to exist. In this week’s sermon, we will learn of an eternal kingdom and its King who stands by our side and will one day take us to live with him.


Scripture: Mark 11:1-11
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘why are you doing this?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.’”

They went and found a colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. As they untied it, some people standing there asked, “What are you doing, untying that colt?” They answered as Jesus had told them to, and the people let them go. When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted,

“Hosanna!”

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

“Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!”

“Hosanna in the highest!”

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.


Renewing Reflections:
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon How Great Is Your Commitment? delivered on Christian Crusaders January 24, 2010 by Rev. Larsen:

We must ask ourselves how serious our commitment to Jesus is as he presents himself as our only Savior and God. He never would have been sent to the cross if he had only claimed to be a great teacher and a fine moral example. Many people, even some in our churches who sit in the pew or stand in the pulpit, deny his divinity. Jesus is a great religious leader, is as far as they will go. The rest is irrational. How great is our commitment? We all would like to admit that much growth is needed in our commitment to him, but as we examine our lives, we can say with Paul that God is at work in our lives. We have not arrived where we want to be, but we press on. We are not satisfied with our commitment to our Savior, but neither are we discouraged, for we feel his presence.


Prayer Warriors
Do you know someone who will be unable to attend church on Easter? It might be a member of your church who is homebound, or a relative who will be traveling that day. If so, consider telling them about Christian Crusaders, so they won’t miss hearing the important message of Easter and sharing in the joy of the Resurrection.


On the Light Side
A scientist gets on a train to go to New York. His cabin also has a farmer in it. To pass the time the scientist decides to play a game with the guy.

"You ask me a question, and if I get it wrong, you get 10 dollars. Then I will ask you a question and if you get it wrong, you have to pay me 1 dollar. You ask me a question first." The farmer thinks for a while.

"I know. What has three legs, takes 10 hours to climb up a palm tree, and 10 seconds to get back down?" The scientist is confused and thinks long and hard about the question. Finally, the train ride is coming to an end. As it pulls into the station, the scientist takes out 10 dollars and gives it to the farmer.

"I don't know. What has 3 legs, takes 10 hours to get up a palm tree and 10 seconds to get back down?" The farmer takes the 10 dollars and puts it into his pocket. He then takes out 1 dollar and hands it to the scientist.

"I don't know."