Luke 19:28-40 – Public

The thought of Christ’s perfect knowledge should alarm sinners and drive them to repent. The King and Judge of all the earth sees them continually and knows all their ways. Anything they speak or think or do is seen by Christ. They may deceive other men all their lives, but they will never be able to deceive Christ. The thought of Christ’s perfect knowledge should comfort all true Christians and drive them to greater good works. Christ knows our trials and sorrows. He knows all about us, and He sees and knows when we are faithful to Him.

Christ’s last entry into Jerusalem is very public. This seems very different from His usual way of doing things. Usually, He avoids the crowds and tries to keep His miracles quiet. Why the change? Because He knows that the time has come when He is to die for sinners on the cross. Before giving Himself up as a sacrifice, He wants to draw the attention of the whole Jewish nation to Himself. The Lamb of God is about to be slain. The great sin-offering is about to be killed. The eyes of all Israel should be fixed upon Him. This great thing is not to be done in a corner.

Whatever men may think of the doctrine of Christ’s atoning death, they never can deny the fact that Christ died. Publicly He rides into Jerusalem a few days before His death. Publicly He is seen and heard in the city until the day that He is betrayed. Publicly He is brought before the High Priests and Pilate, and condemned. Publicly He is nailed to the cross. The cornerstone and crowning event in Jesus’ ministry is His death for sinners. Of all the events of His ministry, that death is the one most public, and the one witnessed by the greatest number of Jews. And that death is the life of the world.

Questions
1. What does Christ’s perfect knowledge tell us about Him?
2. Why did Christ enter Jerusalem so publicly?

Prayer Points
1. Pray for the salvation of your neighbours.
2. Use prayer points from your congregation.
3. Pray for family matters.