No Ordinary Parade

Faith Community Fellowship

Message by Bob Crosthwaite, Pastor Emeritus Matthew 21:1-11 A paradox: a true statement that at first appears contradictory. Palm Sunday is sort of like a re-enactment. Zechariah 9 Jesus’ words will never send you on a “fool’s errand”. John 11:25-26 The 1st paradox: The Almighty King rode into Jerusalem to die! Palm trees represent success and triumph. Luke 19:40 The 2nd paradox: Jesus showed Himself to be a humble king who came to serve us by dying on the cross. There is a part of each of us that needs the calm, and peace, and comfort that only Jesus can bring. Many paradoxes center on the person of Jesus. He is: both Lamb AND Shepherd both King AND Servant both Gift AND Cost both our death AND our life. Blessed (spiritually happy) is he who comes to the Father in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ!