As we look at the irony that the Apostle John uses in this passage, we are going to find that God’s Word directs us to see Jesus on display, but also we see some precious application for us today in our Christian service to King Jesus. This entire passage is one of irony. It points us to Jesus the Ironic King. Jesus is worthy to be extravagantly anointed as king on a throne but loving enough to be prepared for death on a cross.