Thought to share? Send me a text...What happens when expectations collide with divine purpose? Palm Sunday wasn't just a day of celebration—it was a moment when two kings entered Jerusalem from opposite directions. On one side, Pilate with Roman military might; on the other, Jesus on a humble donkey. The contrast couldn't be more striking.Through John 12, we journey with Jesus during his final week as tension builds toward the cross. The crowd waves palm branches—not random foliage but potent nationalist symbols—while shouting "Hosanna" (save us). They're looking for liberation from Rome, but Jesus has an entirely different salvation in mind. When he declares "the hour has come," it marks a pivotal shift in his earthly ministry. Through the metaphor of a kernel of wheat that must die to produce many seeds, he reveals the paradoxical nature of his kingdom: true life comes through sacrifice.The crowds wanted a warrior-king like David; what they got was a homeless rabbi talking about dying to self. Their confusion mirrors our own struggle to accept God's ways when they don't align with our preferences. Do we love human praise more than God's approval? Are we willing to acknowledge Christ publicly? As we ponder Jesus' final public teachings about becoming "children of light," we're challenged to examine where our true allegiances lie. Walk with us through this powerful transition point in Jesus' ministry and discover what it truly means to follow the servant-king. Ready to let his light transform your darkness?To find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head tohttps://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/You can follow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/and Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.98

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