On the surface, this seems to be two of the most unlikely stories to be wed to each other. In the first story, we read of Jesus essentially being celebrated as the liberator of Israel (‘Hosanna’ simply means save), and yet in the next story, Jesus seems to be making opposition not against the Romans, but against the Jewish religious leaders. How could this be?
Once again, we see people who seem to have a misguided understanding of who the messiah was really supposed to be. They saw him as someone who would set their country free, as opposed as someone who came to be a blessing to all nations (Genesis 12:3). Often when I read the account of Jesus cleansing the temple, I focus more on the aspect of it being ‘a house of prayer’ and fail to notice that it is to be ‘for all nations.’ Here we see once again that Jesus’ heart was not only for his own country or race, but that it truly extended out to all peoples.
Here at Jeff Street, we have always strived to further the gospel of Christ not only here, but all around the world. We partner with many people who are committed to live in a foreign land so that the good news of Jesus will be shared there as well. Take some time today to lift up some of our Global Outreach Ministry partners in prayer.
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