April 5, 2020 Walk through tribulations-alive in Christ!

Palm Sunday! April 5, 2020 – John 12:12-32 John 12:12–32 (ESV) 12The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” 14And Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just as it is written, 15“Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt!” 16His disciples did not understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written about him and had been done to him. 17The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to bear witness. 18The reason why the crowd went to meet him was that they heard he had done this sign. 19So the Pharisees said to one another, “You see that you are gaining nothing. Look, the world has gone after him.” 20Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. 21So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. 23And Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. 25Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him. is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. 28Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” 29The crowd that stood there and heard it said that it had thundered. Others said, “An angel has spoken to him.” 30Jesus answered, “This voice has come for your sake, not mine. 31Now is the judgment of this world; now will the ruler of this world be cast out. 32And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” Walk through tribulations – alive in Christ! Palm Sunday Jesus walked into the lion’s den…as King! Jesus knew who He was – the King! He was the King! > Jesus knew the conflict with sin in this world! - angry and jealous religious leaders! - angry and jealous secular leaders! - tribulations were not strange! --- Revelation Demands Response --Remember who you are in Christ! Just a few of the immeasurable riches you have in Jesus your King: > He has brought you to God – 1 Peter 3:15 > You’re children of God through Christ – 1 John 3:1 > You have an eternal inheritance in Heaven – 1 Peter 1:3 > You have every provision – Phil. 4:19 > You can always rely upon Christ – John 15:5 > He’s your good shepherd – John 10; Ps. 23; 131 > He is always with you – Isa. 41:10; Matthew 28:20 > You don’t have to fear anything – Isa 41:10 > He is able to take us home to Himself in Heaven and in the New Heavens and the New Earth! Jude 24-25 > You are more than conquerors in Christ! Romans 8 27“Now Application questions on the back à Abide in the Word this week... Palm Sunday 2020 “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” (John 12:13, ESV) For the following application questions, review your notes from the front 1. How has the coronavirus revealed spiritual areas where you can grow? List practical areas that are revealed such as unbelief, anxiety, fear, eyes on the world, anger, bitterness, etc. 2. Remember who you are in Christ! He has brought us to God – 1 Peter 3:15 We’re children of God through Christ – 1 John 3:1 We have an eternal inheritance in Heaven – 1 Peter 1:3 Every provision – Philippians 4:19 United to and able to rely always upon Christ – John 15:5 He’s our good shepherd – John 10; Ps. 23 He is always with us – Isa. 41:10; Matthew 28:20 Don’t fear – Isa 41:10 Forget none of His benefits! Ps. 103 Chose several of these benefits or others you think of and write out how these stabilize you during tribulations. What difference do they make and how? How do they help you experience being alive in Christ? 3. List practical ways you will aim to you grow spiritually through this season of coronavirus. From our study, write out a prayer to the Lord thanking Him for what you have learned. Our vision is to know…follow…and love Christ! Building passionate followers of Christ!