John 19
The triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday was a powerful declaration of His kingship, as the crowds hailed Him as the King of Israel. However, this acknowledgment of Jesus as king takes on a deeper meaning when viewed through the lens of His crucifixion. Pilate’s inscription, “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews,” though perhaps intended as a taunt, boldly proclaims the authority of Christ. To be a true disciple of this King means more than just celebratory shouts; it means recognizing the sacrificial love that led Him to the cross and embracing the call to follow Him, even when it leads to unexpected, difficult, or humiliating circumstances.
The path to following Christ is not always easy, as seen in Jesus’s own suffering and the account of Simon of Cyrene, who was compelled to carry Jesus' cross. Yet, even in moments of difficulty and humiliation, God's purposes are at work. To be a disciple is to be open to the unexpected ways God can use our circumstances, to walk alongside our King in carrying our own cross, and to allow our encounters with Him to transform not only ourselves but also those connected to us
This week's Blog Article:
https://christianfellowshiploslunas.org/blog/2025/04/16/the-unexpected-burden-of-holy-week
The Full Sermon: