2022.04.10 - The Event That Silenced The Crowd

Opening Statement: The life of our Lord was marked by contrasts. In the beginning of His ministry, He operated in obscurity. However, as the news of His power and His claims to be the Messiah spread, people began to flock around Him. As Jesus reached the last week of His life on earth, the crowds are still there. One thing that strikes me about these crowds that surrounded Jesus during His last week of earthly ministry is the fact that they were engaged in a lot of shouting. All these events lead up to that one event that silenced the crowd. That is what I would like to focus our attention on this morning. I) THE CROWDS SHOUTED AT HIS ENTRANCE (Luke 19:29-40) Causing us to ask, “Why all the Excitement?” A) They had experienced Excitement (V. 37) Some people only want the miracles and the excitement Jesus brought. B) They had experienced Enlightenment (V. 37) Some were there shouting because of the radical teachings they had heard Jesus giving out. C) They had experienced Expectation (V. 38) They shouted at His Entrance to Jerusalem, but they didn't understand that there was more to His story. Those who know Him know that there is a reason to shout and to praise His name! They know He is worthy of honor and praise. I don't know about you, but I don't want a pile of rocks doing my praise for me! II) THE CROWDS SHOUTED AT HIS EXAMINATION (John 19:13-16) The words "cried out" mean "to scream for or to demand something be done." That is why we find some of the same people who were calling Him the King when He rode into Jerusalem, now crying out for His blood. Making us ask, “Why the sudden change?” A) They Considered Him An Imposter (John 19:13-16) Because He did not overthrow Rome. B) They Considered Him An Instigator (Matt. 23:25-28) Because He defied their Rulers. C) They Considered Him An Intruder (Matt. 26:63-65) Because He spoke against their Religion. Jesus is on trial in your heart this morning! What is your verdict concerning Jesus? III) THE CROWDS SHOUTED AT HIS EXECUTION (Mark 15:25-37)