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- God’s posture, as Jesus shows it over and over again, is one of welcome towards humankind. Thus Jesus welcomes the crowds (Luke 9:11). In particular, he welcomes “sinners”–to the discomfiture of the Pharisees. “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them!” they say in amazed disgust (Luke 15:2).
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Mar 22, 2024 · When Jesus Christ was condemned and crucified, many of the people who jeered, mocked, and called for His execution were the same people who, one week earlier, had been celebrating His arrival at Jerusalem.
Jun 16, 2015 · He welcomes anyone and everyone who believes on Jesus into His family. While He lived on earth, Jesus always welcomed anyone into His presence or to wherever He was preaching at the time.
A: Yes, Jesus was enthusiastically welcomed when He rode into Jerusalem just days before His death. (Traditionally this day is called “Palm Sunday” because many in the crowd cut palm branches and waved them as a sign of honor.)
- For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me (Matthew 25:35).
- Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God (Romans 15:7).
- But no stranger had to spend the night in the street, for my door was always open to the traveller (Job 31:32).
- Let strangers feast on your wealth and your toil enrich the house of another (Proverbs 5:10).
The triumphal entry into Jerusalem is a narrative in the four canonical Gospels describing the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem a few days before his crucifixion. This event is celebrated each year by Christians on Palm Sunday.
Aug 9, 2018 · 6 OUTCASTS IN LUKE’S GOSPEL. 1. The Leper – Luke 5: 12-16. As Jesus is walking around in a town, he encounters a man with leprosy. When he sees Jesus, he falls down at his feet and begs him, saying “if you want to, you can heal me.”.
Jan 4, 2022 · Unfortunately, the praise the people lavished on Jesus was not because they recognized Him as their Savior from sin. They welcomed Him out of their desire for a messianic deliverer, someone who would lead them in a revolt against Rome.
