AFTER THE HOSANNAS

Intro. - What happens after the excitement?

After the “Hosannas” Comes Involvement

Jesus looked to see what was going on v11

Jesus was people burdened by manmade rules and regulations

Jesus cleans out the Temple vs15-17

God is not be a burden, but one who delivers

Are we involved in people’s lives so that they can see Christ delivers?

After The “Hosannas” Come Fruitfulness

The fig tree is cursed vs12-14

It gave the appearance of fruitfulness, but was actually barren

The living parable is explained vs20-25

Fruitfulness depends on prayer

After The “:Hosannas” Comes Commitment

The question of commitment is raised: God or Caesar? 12:13-17

That question still haunts us today

Only devotion to God provides the reasons for praising Him

Concl. - Praise God is more than just singing and shouting. To give substance to our praise there must be involvement, fruitfulness, and our commitment.