The Stones Would Shout

Jesus Calls Us Experiencing the Resurrection The Empty Tomb Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5) Luke 19:28-40 The Voice 28 When He finished the parable, He pushed onward, climbing the steep hills toward Jerusalem. 29 He approached the towns of Bethphage and Bethany, which are near Mount Olivet. He sent two of the disciples ahead. Jesus: 30 Go to the next village. When you enter, you will find a colt tied—a colt that has never been ridden before. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks you why you’re untying it, just say, “The Lord needs it.” 32 So the two disciples found things just as He had told them. 33 When its owners did indeed ask why they were untying the colt, 34 the disciples answered as they had been instructed. Disciples: The Lord needs it. 35 They brought the colt to Jesus, threw their coats on the colt’s back, and then sat Jesus on it. 36 As Jesus rode along, some people began to spread their garments on the road as a carpet. 37 When they passed the crest of Mount Olivet and began descending toward Jerusalem, a huge crowd of disciples began to celebrate and praise God with loud shouts, glorifying God for the mighty works they had witnessed. Crowd of Disciples: 38 The King who comes in the name of the Eternal One is blessed![a] Peace in heaven! Glory in the highest! Pharisees (who were in the crowd): 39 Teacher, tell these people to stop making these wild claims and acting this way! Jesus: 40 Listen—if they were silent, the very rocks would start to shout. For Reflection Luke interprets Jesus' entry into Jerusalem as a royal event. But there was another Royal event. In all their splendor, the Roman forces entered Jerusalem from the opposite side of town. There were dancing girls throwing out beads, rows of armed forces, Pontius Pilot in a chariot, and Caesar riding a white horse In stark contrast, Jesus rode in on a donkey. It was the contrast between rule by violent coercion and rule by compassion, trust, grace, and forgiveness. The people understood the difference. Justice had arrived in a humble act. Even the Earth would respond to the dawn of salvation.  Pray Pray for prayers of thanksgiving for god's gift of God's son. Pray and bask in the glory of our risen Lord. Forward to a friend Sign up for our mailing list!