King of Peace
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King of Peace
Luke 19:28- 44
By Reverend Calvin Dorsey
I. Introduction
I. Introduction
a. After church last Sunday, Amanda and I had a deep conversation that led to the question, why do you attend church? I didn’t answer it directly; I told a story. I told her that two Sundays ago, I was in church running the media and looking out at the church, singing gratitude. And at that moment at that time, that song and those words summed up why I went to church on Sunday at the foot of the cross. I am going to read to you an excerpt of that son.
i. All my words fall short
I got nothing new
How could I express
All my gratitude?
I could sing these songs
As I often do
But every song must end
And You never do
So I throw up my hands
And praise You again and again
'Cause all that I have is a hallelujah
Hallelujah
And I know it's not much
But I've nothing else fit for a King
Except for a heart singing hallelujah
Hallelujah
I've got one response
I've got just one move
With my arm stretched wide
I will worship You
So I throw up my hands
And praise You again and again
'Cause all that I have is a hallelujah
Hallelujah
ii. I worship for all of what Jesus has done for me and all of who he is. While living on E.118thKinsman, I had no job, no money, and barely a house. Chaos surrounded me, but I had peace because of Jesus. I had no desire to want to beg, borrow, or steal from my neighbor. Though everyone around was, Jesus gave me peace. Jesus saved me from the oppression of sin in my life and the desire to try to save myself every day. So, I worship because he brought me peace; all I have is gratitude.
iii. When planting this church, I envisioned a multi-cultural group of people kneeling at the feet of the cross-worshipping Jesus because of what he has done and who he is. We are a church in need of Jesus’s peace and live in a world in desperate need of the peace of God.
Let’s see what happens when the King of Peace comes to town. Last week, we looked at the parable of the Ten Minas, and we learned some valuable lessons about us, Jesus, and his kingdom.
II. Recap
II. Recap
a. We, as believers, will inherit a kingdom; our position is to be good servants advancing His kingdom until he returns.
a. We, as believers, will inherit a kingdom; our position is to be good servants advancing His kingdom until he returns.
i. Jesus came to seek and save the loss; that’s kingdom business and he expects his followers to stand on business.
b. To be good stewards, we must know. We are called to advance God’s Kingdom, and everyone is Accountable to the king.
i. To advance, we must remember three Edenic principles. You are stewards, not owners. Be obedient, and our faithfulness will be rewarded.
ii. Everyone is Accountable to the king, believers and unbelievers alike. Everyone will stand and face the judgment of Christ.
Now that we have finished the recap, we look at the King of Peace.
III. King of Peace
III. King of Peace
LUKE 19:28-44 28 And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ you shall say this: ‘The Lord has need of it.’” 32 So those who were sent went away and found it just as he had told them. 33 And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?”34 And they said, “The Lord has need of it.” 35 And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. 36 And as he rode along, they spread their cloaks on the road. 37 As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, 38 saying, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” 39 And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.” 40 He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”
41 And when he drew near and saw the city, he wept over it, 42 saying, “Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. 43 For the days will come upon you, when your enemies will set up a barricade around you and surround you and hem you in on every side 44 and tear you down to the ground, you and your children within you. And they will not leave one stone upon another in you, because you did not know the time of your visitation.”
a. If you have any confusion about what this section of scripture means. There are a few clues within the text. Twice in the section of scripture, in verses 38 & 42, the word peace appears translated to English. But there are also a few clues that the English translation doesn’t give us. Jesus is headed to a city called “Jerusalem,” which in Hebrew means “foundation of peace.” Jesus is coming down from the Mount of Olives; the Olive tree is a symbol of peace, according to Genesis 8:11.
Lastly, the triumphal entry appears in all four gospels, but Luke adds the phrase, “Peace in heaven .”So we have Jesus going to a city called the “foundation of peace,” from a mountain of peace, to bring the gospel of peace. It’s safe to say that this section of scripture is about peace. More specifically.
b. JESUS IS THE MESSIAH WHO BRINGS PEACE (Luke 19:28-35) Don’t read
b. JESUS IS THE MESSIAH WHO BRINGS PEACE (Luke 19:28-35) Don’t read
And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, saying, “Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ you shall say this: ‘The Lord has need of it.’ ” So those who were sent went away and found it just as he had told them. And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?” And they said, “The Lord has need of it.” And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it.
i. Let’s look more closely at the first 7 verses. I’m not going to reread them because we just read them, but I want to put them on the screen as a reference point.
The first question we must answer when looking at this text is,
i. What is peace?, and Why is it needed? Let’s answer the first.
i. What is peace?, and Why is it needed? Let’s answer the first.
Peace, in the classical definition, means the absence of Hostility. That doesn’t entirely sit well with me because, through that definition, peace can only be achieved when conflict is present and then that conflict is subsided.
I don’t jive with that definition because, according to Paul in Philippians 4:7, God promises “Peace that surpasses all understanding” even when conflict is still present.
The answer to peace is actually a little further in Philippians chapter 4, but in verses 12,13, which says in the N.E.T, “12 I have experienced times of need and times of abundance. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of contentment, whether I go satisfied or hungry, have plenty or nothing. 13 I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me.
So here, Paul connects his peace in hardship to his reliance and trust in Jesus.
So here is my definition of peace: Peace is the quietness of the heart, mind, and soul that is a result of trusting in God’s plan, strength, and grace.
So when the King of Peace comes to town, he is here to quiet the hearts, minds, and souls of all those conflicted. About life, sin, death, about who he is, and what he came to accomplish. (I don’t know about you guys, but that is the kind of peace I want and need) That brings us to the next question
ii. Why is peace needed?
ii. Why is peace needed?
1. If you haven’t caught on to them, the Jews, for or against Jesus and followers alike, were expecting Jesus to save them from their earthly oppression.
The same is true in the Old Testament: Israel begged God for a king like other nations so they could have prosperity.
The same is true today, but when you often go to God to deal with a physical need, he addresses the greater need, which is spiritual. Israel at this time was under captivity in the Roman empire, not a harsh captivity, but under someone else's rule nonetheless.
They wanted Jesus to go to war on earth for them and bring them earthly peace and prosperity. But God has a different plan to bring peace. If God wasn’t going to bring peace on earth by a sword, what conflict did we need peace from?
2. The first time we’re introduced to this concept of “Peace” is in the first 5 books of the bible. And it is a “Peace offering”. I’ll Save you the leg work: the peace offering or Shalom offering was a sacrifice for sin that brought, and I quote, “fellowship between God and worshippers.”
Romans 8:7 says,
For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot.
If we read the verse right before it, verse 6 reads
Romans 8:6
For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
Romans 5:1 says,
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
a. Peace is needed because we, in our sins, are a hot mess. We have drama, arrogance, pride, addictions, deficiencies, and baggage that puts us at odds with Jesus and his kingdom.
Jesus came to liberate the captives from the oppressions of sin. (Luke 4:18)
b. This is why the prosperity gospel goes against everything Jesus taught because if the gospel is here to deal with our earthly affliction alone. Then, when we achieve freedom, either with Jesus or without, we see no need for him. But when we see the gospel through the lens of scripture, we see salvation that first deals with the spiritual and, through our obedience, begins to fix our earthly situations. So you know there is no freedom apart from Jesus, no matter how much or little you have.
We can’t have peace outwardly until we first have peace upwardly. This is why we need peace so that Jesus can deal with our sin problem. Vertically and horizontally.
Let’s move on, next
iii. He is the king of peace who is prophesied.
iii. He is the king of peace who is prophesied.
1. In this set of verses, Luke 19:30-35, we see Jesus' triumphant entry. Most churches celebrate this every year on Palms Sunday. Jesus did this to fulfill the prophecy of Zechariah.
Luke 19:30–35 (ESV) don’t read
saying“Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ you shall say this: ‘The Lord has need of it.’ ” So those who were sent went away and found it just as he had told them. And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?” And they said, “The Lord has need of it.” And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it.
a. Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!
Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem!
Behold, your king is coming to you;
righteous and having salvation is he,
humble and mounted on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
b. Most Kings would have seen the donkey as a lesser animal. Kings come on horses, especially chariots if they’re preparing for war. But Jesus our King comes on donkey in all humility. This just adds more validity to the idea that Jesus comes in an unexpected way.
i. But I have one other interesting point. Though he comes on donkey, he still has all authority and power. In the story, he tells his disciples to tell the owners, “Your Lord needs it.”
I am not sure of what was happening here that these men gave away their hard-earned resources without question, but it does point to the fact that Jesus, though humble, still had all the authority of the prophesied king & Messiah.
c. That is why we can have peace because even in his stillness and humility, it doesn’t mean God is not in control. Remember, true peace is trusting in his power, plan, and grace.
Next, we see
c. Jesus is a peaceful King worthy to be praised. Let’s reread verses Luke 19:36-40)
c. Jesus is a peaceful King worthy to be praised. Let’s reread verses Luke 19:36-40)
Luke 19:36-40
And as he rode along, they spread their cloaks on the road. As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.” He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”
If we accept Jesus is the king of peace, we know he is worthy of praise. Why?
i. He is the promised son of David, He is the Messiah, and He is God.
i. He is the promised son of David, He is the Messiah, and He is God.
1. We just read Zechariah about him fulfilling prophecy as the Messiah. In the other gospel, telling of this same event, they all used different titles for Jesus. Luke calls him King, John calls him the “King of Israel,” and in Matthew, he is the “Son of David .”Mark, John & Matthew use the phrase “Hosanna,” which means “Please Save us.” It is a cry toward God or Yahweh.
All of these are a reference to Psalm 118:25-26 which says,
Save us, we pray, O Lord!
O Lord, we pray, give us success!
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
We bless you from the house of the Lord.
I’ll take it one step further and read the proceeding verses
The Lord is God,
and he has made his light to shine upon us.
Bind the festal sacrifice with cords,
up to the horns of the altar!
You are my God, and I will give thanks to you;
you are my God; I will extol you.
The entire chapter of Psalm 118 points to a Savior who is God and should be praised for his saving. Let’s take it further.
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
and his name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his government and of peace
there will be no end,
on the throne of David and over his kingdom,
to establish it and to uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from this time forth and forevermore.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
ii. The only person who could bring peace to creation was none other than God, and this is Jesus saying I am God who brings peace to the whole world.
iii. When you study this passage, it is one of Jesus’ biggest flex, that he is God on earth. It’s interesting he used a path of humility to show the world he is God.
1. Here is the application for us: when we know that Jesus is God and has brought us true peace, our response should be to lay down our coats for him to walk on and Praise his mighty name.
2. I love it when Jesus flexes a little. In the text, the people respond, “Jesus, rebuke your disciples because they are worshipping you.” Jesus responds, “If they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.” Isaiah 55:12 “For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.”
Jesus says if you silence my disciples, all creation will proclaim my Glory. He’s worthy
The last point we see
d. The King of Peace is filled with compassion. (Luke 19:41-44)
d. The King of Peace is filled with compassion. (Luke 19:41-44)
Luke 19:41-44
And when he drew near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, “Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. For the days will come upon you, when your enemies will set up a barricade around you and surround you and hem you in on every side and tear you down to the ground, you and your children within you. And they will not leave one stone upon another in you, because you did not know the time of your visitation.”
Jesus weeps and has compassion for two reasons.
i. Jesus weeps for their ignorance.
i. Jesus weeps for their ignorance.
1. Jesus says, “The things that make peace,” “now they are hidden from your eyes.” In a bit of irony, the city named “Foundation of Peace” didn’t know how to attain peace.
As the people rejoice for their salvation, Jesus weeps for the lost.
Let this be a constant reminder to those of us who have found peace in Jesus' name. We should always have a heart of compassion toward the lost and their ignorance. Let’s follow Jesus in not expecting unbelievers to act like Christians and lead with compassion for their ignorance.
ii. Jesus weeps for their destruction on earth & in the age to come.
1. In this section, Jesus is not just weeping in general but also grieving for a specific tragedy that will happen to Jerusalem. About 30 years after Jesus' resurrection, their place of worship would be destroyed in 70 a.d. So, Jesus has compassion that the very city and people he cares for will suffer death and loss.
iii. Jesus has compassion for the ignorance of the lost & their destruction. As possessors of peace, we should have humble, non-judgmental compassion for the lost and their fate if they don’t have the King of Peace when they perish.
IV. Conclusion
a. Jesus is the prophesied king of peace. The Messiah brings peace to the whole world through his death.
i. If we have believed the gospel, we must accept God’s peace to rule our lives. (Philippians 4:7; Matthew 11:28-30)
1. Tony Evans Quote: “PEACE DOESN'T MEAN THAT YOU WILL NOT HAVE PROBLEMS. PEACE MEANS THAT YOUR PROBLEMS WILL NOT HAVE YOU."
2. True peace is found in the gospel and in trusting in God’s power, his plan, and his grace.
ii. If you were confused and said I think I have Jesus, but I don’t fully get this Gospel of Peace or this Gospel thing.
1. Explain the gospel.
In the beginning, God created humanity and placed them in a divine yet earthly home.
This home was God’s home, and it was a place where Man was invited to meet with God in his presence whenever they pleased.
Humanity believed a lie from an ancient evil call called the serpent. The belief in this lie led humans to disobey God. This disobedience is called sin.
Humans were then cast from God's home & prescience as a consequence and a measure of mercy.
One of God's final words to humanity before their exit was a promise that one day, a descendant from humanity would come and undo the consequences of their sin.
For generations, humans, following the footsteps of their parents, continued in sin, setting a pattern of sin that only became perpetually worse over time.
Sometime later, that promise would be fulfilled in the person in the life of Jesus Christ or Yeshua Hamesheach, which means Jesus the Messiah. Or God is salvation, the anointed one. He was a descendant of the first man. But not only a descendant of man, he was the image of God from the garden.
Being both God and Man allowed him to be a bridge between the Divine and the earth, as we see back at the beginning. So, Yeshua is our way back to Eden.
This God-man would go on to fulfill that promise back in Genesis when the serpent struck his hill through the means of the cross, and that Roman cross would ultimately crush his head, enabling him, powerless.
This God-man would rise from the grave as a sign and validation of who he was and what his death accomplished.
This is the Gospel.
This is the gospel that I believed 20 years ago. This is the gospel that is still relevant today in a world filled with the patterns of sin. All God requires of us to acknowledge that we are sinners, and the consequences are still banishment and death. That Yeshua/Jesus and his death are the only sufficient payment for sin. Jesus is the sacrifice. He is the Savior. He is the king who died on the cross, so we can be invited back into God‘s house. If we believe that and confess with our mouths he is Lord, we will be saved.
[1] The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Ro 8:7.
[2] The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Ro 8:6.
[3] The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Ps 118:25–26.
[4] The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Ps 118:27–28.
[5] The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Is 9:6–7.
[6] The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Lk 19:41–44.