Stripped of Illusions: The King We Didn’t Expect – Week 6 of Our Lenten Series
Apr 13, 2025 • Pastor Gerald
It’s Palm Sunday, and while the crowds welcomed Jesus with palm branches and shouts of “Hosanna!” many held illusions of a conquering warrior-king who’d fix everything on their terms. In this sixth week of our “Stripped” series, we uncover how Christ’s entry into Jerusalem shatters our worldly expectations of comfort, prosperity, and quick triumph.
Key Scripture Passages
• Zechariah 9:9 – A humble King on a donkey
• John 12:12–15 – The Triumphal Entry
• Matthew 16:24–25 – “If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself…”
Come ready for honest reflection on a Messiah who conquers sin through self-denial rather than earthly showdowns—reminding us that, as Easter nears, God’s kingdom is greater than our greatest illusions.