RELENT: A Journey of Surrender – Day 10

Back to the events that opened the week that changed the world; events that took place 5-6 days before Jesus’ arrest + execution.  Here’s what the events that took place on the Friday or Saturday one week before the cross + the events of Palm Sunday can teach us...

RELENT: A Journey of Surrender – Day 9

“Blessed is the king of Israel!” (John 12:13c).  The crowds that gathered on what we call “Palm Sunday,” were openly announcing + proclaiming that Jesus was King, not Caesar + the entire city was shaken by what was happening!  Some of the religious leaders...

RELENT: A Journey of Surrender – Day 8

There’s one more important thought regarding the donkey Jesus rode in on.  Another thing Jesus was saying by riding a young donkey was, “I’m the King, but not like you think.” “What if I did liberate you from the Romans? What if I did lead a political + military...

RELENT: A Journey of Surrender – Day 7

“Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous + victorious, lowly + riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” —Zechariah 9:9 NIV That prophecy was given 500 years before...

RELENT: A Journey of Surrender – Day 6

Jesus came into the city riding on a donkey—which was an intentional symbolic action that Jesus was the Messiah King who came to bring lasting peace + fulfill the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9.  “Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter...