When the large crowd of the Jews learned that Jesus[d] was there, they came, not only on account of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 So the chief priests made plans to put Lazarus to death as well, 11 because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus. 2 The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” 14 And Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just as it is written, 15 “Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt!” 16 His disciples did not understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written about him and had been done to him. 17 The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to bear witness. 18 The reason why the crowd went to meet him was that they heard he had done this sign. 19 So the Pharisees said to one another, “You see that you are gaining nothing. Look, the world has gone after him.” 20 Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. 21 So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22 Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. 23 And Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. John 12:9-23
Embracing Jesus as our . . .
1. Teaching Prophet: Equipping us for Battle: Psalm 18
a. Confident of His love: verse 19
b. Confident of His presence: verses 29-30, Eph 6:10
c. Confident of His ability: verse 34
2. Interceding High Priest: Alongside us in Battle: Luke 22
a. Intercession for strength: verses 31-32
b. Intercession for oneness: verses 32, John 17:20-23
c. Intercession for holiness: John 17:17-19
3. Reigning King: Leading us in Battle
a. Reminding us whose Battle it is: 2 Chronicles 20:15
b. Reminding us the Battle is won: John 16:33; 1 John 2:14; 4:4