Key Passage
Very early in the morning, the leading priests, the older Jewish leaders, the teachers of the law, and all the Jewish council decided what to do with Jesus. They tied Jesus and led him to Pilate, the governor. They gave Jesus to Pilate. Pilate asked Jesus, "Are you the king of the Jews?" Jesus answered, "Yes, that is right."
— Mark 15:1-2 ERV (Read Full Text)
Key Thought
What follows will be another sham trial and another travesty of justice. Jesus was condemned to die by the Jewish high council and the High Priest along with his priestly conspirators. Pilate has to approve of the execution because the Jews could not carry out that sentence without Roman approval. About the only truth that comes out of the trial is Jesus' acceptance of Pilate's title for him—King of the Jews. Jesus is the king appointed by God. He will be recognized at God's time and in God's way. He is still the reigning King of God's people.
Prayer
Father in heaven, according to your promise and your plan, Jesus is King. We gladly accept him and praise him as our King. He will reign on David's throne forever and ever. While we hate that the price of his kingship was so high, we are thrilled that he is our Lord and the King of glory and that he will reign forever and ever. Amen.
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Gates, lift your heads! Open, ancient doors, and the glorious King will come in. Who is the glorious King? The Lord is that King. He is the powerful soldier. The Lord is that King. He is the war hero. Gates, lift your heads! Open, ancient doors, and the glorious King will come in. Who is that glorious King? The Lord All-powerful is that King. He is the glorious King!
— Psalm 24:7-10
So the followers brought the donkey to Jesus. The followers put their coats on the donkey's back. Then they put Jesus on the donkey. Jesus rode along the road toward Jerusalem. The followers spread their coats on the road before Jesus. Jesus was coming close to Jerusalem. He was already near the bottom of the Mount of Olives. The whole group of followers were happy. They were very excited and praised God. They thanked God for all the powerful things they had seen. They said, "'Welcome! God bless the king that comes in the name of the Lord.' Peace in heaven and glory to God!"
— Luke 19:35-38
Then I heard something that sounded like many, many people. It sounded like the noise of flooding water and like loud thunder. The people were saying: "Hallelujah (Praise God)! Our Lord God rules. He is the All-Powerful.
— Revelation 19:6
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