Theme of the Day: He Is Coming to Save Us
Rulers plan and administrate and govern. They typically do not save. If your house is on fire, it will not be the mayor who shows up to save you from the flames. If America were attacked, the President would serve as the commander in chief of the armed forces. The President would not pick up a weapon, go to the front lines, and fight to save you from the enemy.
Jesus is different. He is both infinitely greater than all other rulers, yet also infinitely humbler. He does not consider it beneath his rank as King to risk his life for his subjects. He is willing to fight for us. He is willing to die for us. For King Jesus came into our world for one reason—to save us.
Mark 11:1-10
Isaiah 64:1-9
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Psalm 24
305 – Lift Up Your Heads, You Mighty Gates
301 – Savior of the Nations, Come
324 – O Lord, How Shall I Meet You
302 – Prepare the Royal Highway
303 – O Bride of Christ, Rejoice
Prayer of the Day: Stir up your power, O Lord, and come. Protect us by your strength, and save us from the threatening dangers of our sins; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia. He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Alleluia.