Series: “Scandalous”. Sermon #4 “Rock The Block Jesus Style”

Series: “Scandalous”. Sermon #4 “Rock The Block Jesus Style”

“The Holy Spirit never brings condemnation He always reveals the blood.”  Smith Wigglesworth

“Morality may keep you out of jail, but it takes the blood of Christ to keep you out of Hell.”   C. H. Spurgeon

1 Peter 1:18-20  “…redeemed … with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you.”

The feast of Passover:

Today bring sacrifice for inspection. Today they got rid of the leaven. This day Jesus came for inspection. This day He cleansed His temple. Begins His final assult to secure  JUSTICE FOR ALL!

The Father does not inspect you He inspects His Son.  “The Lamb of God”.  He is PERFECT!   You are PERFECT!

Pictures — Donkey with cross on its back!

Matthew 21:9 “Then the multitudes who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: ‘Hosanna to the Son of David! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the  Lord!’ Hosanna in the highest!’”

Matthew 21:10 “And when He had come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, ‘Who is this?’”

Moved:— (Seio) to shake, agitate, cause to tremble

Luke19:41-44  “He saw the city and wept over it, saying, ‘If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes’ … because you did not know the time of your  visitation.”

Why was Jesus so upset?  Crowd was with Him.

We’ve got momentum here … don’t mess it up!!!

Visitation:– (Episkope) investigation, inspection, oversight. 

God came to exercise care and they missed the moment.  Did not embrace His purpose.

Matthew 21:12-13 “Jesus went straight to the Temple and threw out everyone who had set up shop, buying and selling. He kicked over the tables of loan sharks and the stalls of dove merchants. He quoted this text: My house was designated a  house of prayer;”

Psalm 89:13-15 “Your arm is powerful, your hand strong, your right hand victorious.

Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne…

“… Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule. 

How blessed are the people who worship you! O Lord,  they experience your favor.”

When Jesus Rocks The Block:

1. Hindrances Are Removed 

“…threw out… kicked over” vs12

Unwelcomed Additions   Barriers and Limitations

Injustice:— the quality or fact of being unjust; inequity. violation of the rights of others; unjust or unfair action or treatment. Discrimination

2. Proper Purpose Restored

 “…a house of prayer.”  vs13

Place where prophetic songs invite the nations to come and be reconciled to God!

Isaiah 56:7 “Make them joyful in my house of prayer… for all nations.”

Prayer:— (tef-il-law’) Intense prophetic prayer, accompanied by music

3. Power Is Demonstrated

 “…blind and lame came …and He healed them.” vs14

 John Wimber “In what meeting do you do the stuff?”

4. Religious Spirit Manifests

vs15 “…they became indignant”

When liberty and freedom are in expression, religion goes into full manifestation.

5. Atmosphere Of Triumph  vs16

“Out of the mouth of babes …You have ordained strength, (PRAISE) Because of Your enemies, That You may silence the enemy  and the avenger.”  Psalm 8:2 

Hosanna:– from two words, (save or liberate) and (now or beseech): we beseech you save us, liberate us, now!

The Spirit of God is crying out to the CHURCH: Demand justice! 

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