The Final Week
Pastor Scott Foreman
April 4, 2022
Pastor Scott Foreman
April 4, 2022
The triumphal entry occurred on a Sunday, one week before Jesus would rise from the dead. A lot happened from the public, formal presentation of himself to the nation and giving His life as a ransom for many.
On Sunday, the Triumphal entry took place and Jesus inspected the temple.
On Monday, Jesus cursed a fig tree and purged the temple.
On Tuesday, Jesus was proclaiming his upcoming crucifixion and resurrection.
On Wednesday, Jesus taught in the temple and Judas agreed to betray Jesus.
On Thursday, Jesus likely ate the Passover meal (a day earlier than traditional Passover).
On Friday, Jesus was tried, never convicted, sentenced to death, and died by crucifixion.
We are called to live with that same kind of purpose, as we follow in the footsteps of Christ…
“But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.” 1 Peter 2:20b-21.
“But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.” 1 Peter 2:20b-21.
If we’re to follow in the steps of Jesus, here is what he is doing his last week:
Jesus is honoring his Father in the big moments and little details.
Jesus is telling the truth, but with compassion.
Jesus is telling the truth, but with compassion.
Jesus is giving people the opportunity to repent.
Jesus is holding fast to his mission, despite adversity.
Jesus is investing in those closest to him
When you follow in the footsteps of Christ, you…
Honor the Father in the big moments and little details.
Tell the truth, but with compassion.
Matthew 23:13-29 - Jesus gave out 7 woes of condemnation to the Pharisees.
These were all needed, truthful conversations that Jesus had. But Jesus didn’t have these conversations from a posture of hatred or arrogance. Hard words, but driven by love and compassion.
These were all needed, truthful conversations that Jesus had. But Jesus didn’t have these conversations from a posture of hatred or arrogance. Hard words, but driven by love and compassion.
“Truth without love is brutality, and love without truth is hypocrisy.” – Wiersbe.
When you follow in the footsteps of Christ you...
Tell the truth, but with compassion.
Tell the truth, but with compassion.
You give people the opportunity to repent
John 12:20-32
“The greatest way we can show love to another person is by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ to them.” Billy Graham
“The greatest way we can show love to another person is by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ to them.” Billy Graham
“When a man is filled with the Word of God you cannot keep him still, If a man has got the Word, he must speak or die.” Dwight L. Moody
“To call a man evangelical who is not evangelistic is an utter contradiction.” G. Campbell Morgan
There is someone in your sphere of influence that needs to hear your story of how you came to Jesus.
Who is that person?
Who is that person?
When you follow in the footsteps of Christ you...
Tell the truth, but with compassion.
Tell the truth, but with compassion.
You give people the opportunity to repent.
You hold fast to your mission, despite adversity.
Luke 21:37-22:6
Even in the midst of incredible adversity and backstabbing, Jesus stuck to His mission.
Even in the midst of incredible adversity and backstabbing, Jesus stuck to His mission.
Even when He was in the Garden of Gethsemane, asking God if there was another path to remove the cup of His wrath, He stuck to His mission.
As we’re following in the footsteps of Jesus, we realize that He didn’t give in to the culture. He stood true to His mission. But what about you?
As we’re following in the footsteps of Jesus, we realize that He didn’t give in to the culture. He stood true to His mission. But what about you?
“Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” Luke 18:8
When you follow in the footsteps of Christ you...
Tell the truth, but with compassion.
Tell the truth, but with compassion.
You give people the opportunity to repent.
You hold fast to your mission, despite adversity.
You invest in those closest to you.
Do you know what He is doing the final night on earth? Spending time with His disciples:
“And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him.15 And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”
Luke 22:14-15
Luke 22:14-15
Jesus went deep in all his relationships.
Our relationships need to be the same. There have to be people in our lives where there is the existence of spiritual depth, not fluff. These are the relationships that focus on the person of Christ – of Jesus. These relationships of spiritual depth focused on Christ are essential for the believer.
Our relationships need to be the same. There have to be people in our lives where there is the existence of spiritual depth, not fluff. These are the relationships that focus on the person of Christ – of Jesus. These relationships of spiritual depth focused on Christ are essential for the believer.
Ask yourself, this week:
How will I honor the Father in the big moments and little details?
How will I tell the truth, but with compassion?
When will I give people the opportunity to repent?
In what ways will I hold fast to my mission, despite adversity?
How will I invest in those closest to me?