Who Is This King Of Glory
April 2, 2023
Key Scriptures
Key Points
- Jesus makes his entry into Jerusalem on a young colt just as prophesied in Zechariah 9:9.
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!
Zechariah 9:9 (ESV)
Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem!
Behold, your king is coming to you;
righteous and having salvation is he,
humble and mounted on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
- Some say he is a prophet, others the King of Israel, and others say The King.
- The Pharisees tell Jesus to stop the praise. Jesus said if he did, even the rocks would cry out.
- Four different responses are much like the way people respond to Jesus today.
- Jesus came to fulfill the law and atone for our sin, giving us a blessed hope.
- Psalm 24 runs parallel in that Jesus is the King of Glory who desires to come in and rule our hearts.
- The King is strong and mighty but gently knocks on the door of our heart.
- The Psalm encourages to not only seek Him, but to seek His face.
- The Christian is in for a long race where they will be called to persevere, content, and fight with their faith.
Discussion Questions
- How are you preparing your heart to receive the King of Glory?
- What hinders you from intimacy with Jesus?
- In your own words, what is the difference between seeking Him and seeking His face?
- How are you currently fighting with faith while running your race?