“Hosanna Hosanna Of The Highest!”
“Hosanna Hosanna In The Highest”..
Luke 19:28-41…
28.)And when JESUS had spoken, He left ascending towards Jerusalem.
29.)And it came to pass, when He had come near to Bethphageand Bethany, at The Mount Of Olives, He sent two of His Disciples.
30.)Saying, “Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never a man sat; loose him, and bring him hither(here).”
31.)“And if any man asks you, Why do you loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because The LORD hath need of him.”
32.)And they that were send went their way, and found even as He said unto them.
33.)And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why do you loose the colt?
34.)And they said, The LORD hath need of him.
35.)And they brought the colt to JESUS: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus upon the colt’s back.
36.)And as He was lead, they spread their clothing in the pathway.
37.)And when He had come near, even at the top of Mount of Olives, the multitude of the disciples were gathered(the seventy included; that Christ ordained). They joined and offered rejoicing and praise with a loud voice to GOD; for all the mighty works they had seen.
38.)Saying, “Blessed be The KING that cometh(comes) in The Name Of The LORD: peace in heaven and glory in The Highest.”
39.)And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto Him, Master rebuke thy disciples.
40.)And He answered and said unto them, “I tell you that, if these should hold their peace(be quieted), the stones would immediately cry out!”
41.)And when He was near to the daughter Sion: Jerusalem; JESUS wept over His Chosen City.
Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; John 12:12-19
It was on the first day of the week that Christ made His Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. Multitudes who had flocked to see Him in Bethany now accompanied Him, eager to witness His Reception. Many people were on their way to the city to keep the Passover, and these joined the multitude attending JESUS. All nature seemed to rejoice. The trees were clothed with their colors and their blossoms shed a delicate fragrance upon the air. A new life and joy animated the people. The hope of this promised aire to David’s throne, to release them from Rome’s oppressive authority. Purposing to ride into Jerusalem, He sent His two disciples to bring an ass and it’s colt. At His Birth, The Saviour was dependant upon the hospitality of strangers. The manger were He was born, was a borrowed resting place for His Mother and Joseph. Even, as the cattle upon a thousand hills and everything created is by His Beautiful Hand. JESUS is dependant on a stranger’s kindness for an animal to enter Jerusalem as its’ king. The humility and lowliness Christ endured for our example to follow… But, in the request made, to be given, “The LORD hath(has) need of them.”; was dutifully accepted. HIS Divinity was received, even in the humble state, as He carried Himself. Eagerly accepted, the colt was prepared with the disciples garments and JESUS was seated upon its back. The disciples lost the essence of JESUS’s Entry. They assumed also, among the multitudes gathered; that JESUS was to proclaim Himself king and assert His Royal Power. The excitement of the praises heightened, as the multitudes gathered around Him.
Christ was following the Jewish custom for a royal entry. The animal which He rode upon was a symbol of the kings of Israel. Prophecy had foretold that thus The Messiah should come to His Kingdom. As soon as JESUS was placed upon the white colt, the air filled with estatic shouts of “Our Messiah; Our King!” JESUS allowed this, in their deliverance of their hearts. Only for them to learn and be disappointed, of their faulty reasoning. The hailing as The KING was correct, throughout the endless ages… Their imaginations of their emancipation, was not centered upon The Eternal LIFE; HE Promises… In their worshiping JESUS; they laid their cloaks and palm and olive branches, upon the path He traveled. The people could not offer royal gifts to suit a kingship, but they waved these cuttings, in nature’s victory, with loud acclamations and “Hosanna(s)!”
The crowd multiplied. There was this exhaultation. But, some questioned why the rulership of Jerusalem was to be carried by one who spoke as, “My Kingdom is not of this world.” The numbers increased with those who were awaiting within Jerusalem’s gates. The eager throng sang in union, to Christ’s Triumphal Entry as King… The Jewish leaders sounded the trumpet for the evening worship. Few arrived, at their beckoning. They were alarmed at this, seeing that they had gone after Him. JESUS never had allowed, such an earthly demonstration. HE knew of its future result to occur, the cross. HIS Purpose was to bring publicly; HIS Presentation as Redeemer. HE desired to call attention to the Sacrifice that was to crown His Mission to a fallen world. As the multitudes of the Jewish people were assembled to observe the Passover, He; The Antitypical Lamb, was an Oblation, as the voluntary sacrifice throughout endless time… In this one triumphal ride would be the mindset of thousands throughout the centuries. JESUS stayed true to His Humble Lot; He accepted here upon the earth. As a Heavenly Adorned KING to a humble birth born in an animal stall. To a carpenter’s trade to…to a common man…to riding upon a donkey’s back…arrested and beatened; beyond recognition…to a thief’s death(hung upon the cross)…bearing ALL of mankind’s sins…to a gravesite, not of his own…to returning, to encourage His Followers…still..EverPresent and Calling His Children Home…
The tears that Christ shed upon the entrance to Jerusalems’s road was of true sorrow. It was not of His Crucifixion to occur.. There was no agony of self-suffering. It was the sight of Jerusalem that pierced the Heart Of JESUS. Jerusalem had rejected the SON Of GOD and scorned His Love. They refused to acknowledge HIS Divinity and miracles were also, somewhat misdirected by many. If Jerusalem; the gifted city and people from Almighty GOD had fallen so far from The Center Of Holiness. They had placed GOD’s Laws Of LOVE, into their own persceptives; defiling with ritual upon rituals, unto their selfish independance, from GOD’s Truth. They could not receive JESUS; as Redeemer. Their hearts and minds were closed to their impressions and idealisms. They had become consumed on their promise of salvation, through Abraham’s lineage and through their own custom of worship. The entrance of Jerusalem’s Grace would be rejected. If Jerusalem would accept The Call, receiving The Saviour at her gates, she would be delivered. HIS Mercy is still crying out to her…
The Jewish rulers run out to attest this gathering.. to try and stop the crowd’s exhaultations, in their shouting, trying to quiet the multitudes. They inquire the cause of the tumultuous rejoicing. As they question, “Who is this?” the disciples in answering repeat the prophecies concerning Christ; “Adam will tell you, it is the seed of the woman whom will bruise the serpent’s head.” “Ask Abraham, he will tell you, It is Melchizedek, King of Salem; King of Peace.”Genesis 14:18. “Jacob will tell you, He is Shiloh of the tribe of Judah.” “Isaiah will tell you, “Immanuel.””Wonderful Counselor, The Mighty GOD, The Everlasting Father, The Prince Of Peace.” Isaiah 7:14; 9:6. “Jeremiah will tell you, The Branch Of David, “The LORD; our Righteousness.” Jere2:3-6. “Daniel will tell you, HE is The Messiah.” “Hosea will tell you, HE is “The LORD GOD Of Hosts; The LORD Is His memorial.” Hosea 12:5. “John the Baptist will tell you, He Is The Lamb Of GOD; which takes away the sin of the world.” John 1:29. “The Great Jehovah has proclaimed, from His Throne; “This Is MY Beloved SON.” Matthew 3:17. we, His Disciples declare, “This Is JESUS; The Messiah; The Prince Of LIFE; The Redeemer of the world!” and the prince of darkness acknowledges HIM, saying, “I know Thee who Thou art; The HOLY One Of GOD.” Mark 1:24.
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The Alabastor Box…
Simon of Bethany was accounted a disciple of JESUS. He was one of the few Pharisees who had openly joined Christ’s Followers. Simon acknowledged JESUS as a teacher, and had hope for him to become The Messiah, but, he had not accepted Him as Savour. Simon’s character had not changed nor his principles. Simon had been healed by JESUS for leprosy. It had been because of this that he was drawn in graditude to JESUS. When JESUS had come to visit Bethany. Simon made a feast for Him and the disciples. This feast brought together many of the Jews. There were alot of attention drawn to JESUS and His Disciples, through His Mission. The Saviour had reached Bethany only six days before the Passover, and according to His customly visit, He had sought to rest at the home of Lazarus. Many travelers spread these tidings unto Bethany and Jerusalem. There were those who wished to question Lazarus on the actual account of his resurrection. Lazarus did not disclose this wonderful miracle, beyond all miracles to these unjust seekers. Lazarus had this magnificient testimony to share with those who truly had a heart to receive. Lazarus did proclaim with full assurance and power; that JESUS was The SON Of GOD. The reports carried back to Jerusalem; awaiting for JESUS’s entry.
The Jewish leaders felt threathened, realizing their influence upon the people was definately weakening. Their rage against JESUS grew more of bitterness towards their plans of removing this Him. They planned on eliminating Lazarus as His Witnessed Miracle. So many of them hurried to Simon’s invitation, to see what this allowed, within their deceptive plans against Lazarus and JESUS. They were also, afraid to openly arrest and charge either one of them. It had to be done in secret. Their positions were threatened. The multitudes of followers were exceeding their ability to regulate. So they waited behind their cloaked pretense of the rabitical order. Their hatred so increased, that they were disallowing the Supreme Power from Heaven; that JESUS called upon for Lazarus’s life; restored.
As JESUS and His Disciples sat at Simon’s Home. There was Lazarus sitting among them. Martha was serving the food and Mary eagerly sitting beside her Master’s Feet, not desiring to miss a word that was spoken… Mary owed Him her life. This graditude was shining forth at her unshakeable attending at His Side. She loved and adored The Saviour. HE had rose her beloved brother from the grave. JESUS had forgiven her much for her sins, Mary was yearning in appreciation and graditude. She had spoken of His approaching death, and in her deep love and sorrow for Him; she wished to show her honor of Him. At a great personal sacrifice, Mary had purchased an alabastor box of ointment of very costly spikenard. She bought it to annoint JESUS’s Body. To prepare Him for His Burial. Now, the people were praising JESUS as the kingship of Jerusalem. Mary, became so excited, thinking now, that Her LORD would still continue to live. She broke open the box of perfumed ointment. In her excitement of joyousness to honor Him, she pour the contents upon His Head and Feet. As she knelt weeping, in sincerity of heart, Mary’s tears fell upon His Feet. Taking her long hair she wiped His Feet. Mary was not trying to be noticed by the accompanied diners. But, the fragrance of the ointment filled the room. It brought everyone’s attention to her gift of giving. Judas was the first to speak in criticism of her act. Throwing reproaches against JESUS and Mary for suffering such a wast. Showing his displeasure, he mocked them both. Judas was treasurer for the disciples, and from their small income of offerings; he had secretly drawn to his own personal useage. The money was shared with some of the poor. Judas disagreed on relieving their painful needing and now, the useage of the costly perfume. “Why is this waste? Judas asked Mary. Judas could perceive his inadecate questioning, so he turned towards those gathered. “Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?” Judas had a high opinion of his own executive ability. As the treasuser, he thought himself superior to his fellow disciples. He supported this title in their recognition with him. He had gained their confidence, having a strong influence over them. His deception of feeling for the needy, was a deterant of the actual reality of spending and his heart’s intention. At Judas tactics, the group looked distrustedly at Mary devotion. They murmured and spoke, “To what purpose is this waste? For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.” Mary heard their detest and her heart trembled within her. She feared of her family’s reproach also. Was The Master disapproving of her gift of praise and honor? The voice of her LORD, “Let her alone, why trouble her?” HE saw that she was embarassed and distressed. JESUS knew what this heart rendered. HE brought relief to her mind. Lifting His Voice above the group’s criticisms, He said, “She had wrought(shown/brought) a good work on Me. For ye(you) hath(have) the poor with you always, and whensoever ye(you) will to do them good, but Me you have not always. She has done what she can: she has come to annoit My Body for burying.” The ointment was purchased for JESUS’s Body, as it lye in the tomb. But, with this Living Gift, she so cherished, Mary showed her grateful heart, towards her LORD. This act of earnest love has gone throughout the ages. JESUS adored Mary for her heart of sincere devotion.With Christ’s acceptance and appreciation of this gift while He was still alive. Brought a heartfelt graditude, towards His Admirier When people have been placed in their breathless sleep; there is no knowledge of the words or gifts, the love ones share. They are asleep till Christ’s Advent(return) to greet us in the air. we that sleep, become back to dust. Almighty GOD formed man(Adam) from the dust of the ground. We also, become dust again. In Christ’s returning we will come together in form, as Adam did and our bodies will be transformed into whole healthy beings, never to see decay or a spot of death, ever again. Christ told Mary the meaning of her act, in this she received more, than given. “In that she hath pored this ointment on My Body, she did it for My Burial.” As the alabastor box was broken, and filled the room with its fragrance, so Christ was to die. HIS Body was to be broken, but He was to rise from the tomb, and the fragrance of His LIFE was to fill the earth. Christ hath loved us and hath given Himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to GOD for a sweet-smelling savor.” Eph 5:2. “Verily I say unto you.” Christ declared, “Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.” Looking into the future, The Saviour proclaimed that this gospel would be preached throughout the earth; bringing witness to Mary’s faith and worship. The broken alabastor box would tell of His Abundant Love Of GOD for a fallen race. Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-11; Luke 7:36-50; John 11:55-57; & 12:1-11
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Judas was quite angered at his prideful belittlement and his deception as financial advisor was brought forward. Judas’s intent was now exposed, and unjustified. His heart now spoke of revenge towards JESUS and his group of followers. Mark 14:10,11. 10.)And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went into the chief priests, to betray Him unto them. 11.)And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And Judas sought how he might conveniently betray Him.
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The LAST SUPPER…
Mark 14:12-16. 12.)And the first day of unleavened bread, when the Jews would sacrifice an unblemished animal(as a young calf or lamb); (known as a passover), His Disciples said unto Him” Where shall we go to prepare this Passover meal?” 13.) And JESUS sent forth two of His Disciples, saying, “Go you both into the city, until you see a man carrying a bucket filled with water, then, follow him.” 14.) And where ever this man goes into his lodging. Tell him “The Master says, wherever the guestchamber is, He will eat the Passover with His Disciples. 15.)And he will show you a large upper room furnished and prepared, there you two, are to finish in the meal preparation.” 16.)And His Disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as He had told them, and they made ready the Passover meal.
In the upper chamber of a dwelling in Jerusalem, Christ was sitting at table, with His Disciples. They had gathered to celebrate the Passover. The Saviour desired to keep this feast alone with His Twelve. HE knew that His Hour had come; He Himself was the true paschal lamb(the sacrificial lamb sacrificed for the Passover feast.); JESUS being The True Paschal Lamb…JESUS was to drink the cup of wrath; He must receive the final baptism of the suffering. But a few quiet hours still remained to Him. HE chose to spend them with His Beloved Followers, as their benefit in teaching and honor. The whole life of Christ had been one of unselfish service. “Not to be ministered unto, but to minister.” Matthew 20:28., had been the lesson of His Life. The disciples still had not learned this or other expedient matters. At this last Passover supper, JESUS repeated His Teaching by an illustration that impressed it forever upon their minds and hearts. JESUS was burdened with a weight of unfamilarness. Normally He was light-hearted and gentle in tone and demeaner. HE carried a heaviness of heart and spoke only of the words, He wished for His men to reflect upon.
As they all were gathered about the table, JESUS spoke in tones of touching sadness, “With desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you, before I suffer: for as I speak this to you, I will not partake of food or drink, until it is fulfilled in The Kingdom Of GOD. And JESUS took the cup of drink, and gave Thanks, and said, “Take this, and divide it amoung yourselves; for I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, untiil The Kingdom Of GOD shall come.” Christ knew His Time had come for Him to depart out of this world, and for Him to go to His Father. And having loved His Own that were in the world, He loved them until the end. HE was now, in the shadow of the cross, and the pain was already torturing His Heart. HE knew that He would be deserted in the hour of His Betrayal. HE knew that by the most humiliating method in which criminals were tortured; He Himself would face. That the death that thiefs were given unto death, would also, be His Sentence. JESUS foresaw the ingraditude that those He had come to offer Salvation for; would mock and sentence His Verdict. HE knew of the extreme sacrifice ; He had to make, and and for how many it would be in vain for. Even with all of this He had to face and succome to; His Heart was there for His disciples. The injustices and trials and torture unto death was in His Mind. HE was to suffer much; but, these thoughts of His Disciples Future pained His Heart.
On this last evening spent together, He had much to disclose. If they would be able to perceive His purpose, they themselves would be more prepared in their journey to follow. The disciples were ill at ease. They could hear Christ’s silenced conversation and questioned His intent. They still clung to their idea of JESUS taken David’s Kingship. Each desiring a high position along beside Him. Instead of placing JESUS and their fellowmen higher than themselves, they exalted their independant identity and lost their humility and student statis, along side of their Teacher. Christ saw all of these things and was grieved in heart at their unpreparedness of the coming event. Moments passed in silence. As His Disciples entered the upper room, there was disrespect and dispute. Judas grabbed a set beside JESUS, and John the other. It being a form of higher position and authority, beside their Master. Sitting at His Side.. Another cause of dissension(division/dispute) was the pither, the towel, and the basin for the footwashing, a servant would perform for the entering guests. But, as they would have nothing to do with this serving. They ignored this needed task of Humility; especially offering to JESUS: Himself. JESUS wish to teach them that a discipleship position would gain them placement in His Father’s Kingdom. It was the loving servantude, in true humility, which constitutes real greatness and acceptance. HE wished to kindle their hearts and enable them to learn. JESUS gave them some time and then.. HE arose from the table…
The Divine Teacher took off His outer garment, which would have impeded His Movement. HE took a towel, and girded(wrapped around) Himself. With surprised interest the disciples looked upon each of His Movements. They were awed at the position He was taking on.. a servant’s duty. JESUS poured water into the basin, and in humbled servantude, He went to each disciple to wash their feet. HE would take the girded towel and dry their feet, also. Bitter shame and humiliation filled their hearts. They understood the unspoken rebuke, and saw themselves in a new light. Christ expressed His Love for His Disciples. Their selfish spirit filled Him with sorrow, but, He entered into no controversy with them reguarding their behavior. Instead He, Himself, gave The Example; which would never be forgotten. HIS Love for them was not lessened, because of their faulterings. HE knew that The Father had given Him, All Things into His Hands, and that He came from GOD, and went to GOD; In All Things… JESUS had full consciousness of His Divinity; but He laid aside His royal Crown and Kingly Robes, and had taken the form of a servant, performing a servant’s task.
Before the Passover, Judas had met a second time with the priests and scribes, and had closed the bartering contract to deliver JESUS into their hands. Yet, he mingled in among the group of beloved followers, sitting at the left side of JESUS. The disciples had no knowledge of this traitorship, but, JESUS already knew of Judas’s plan. HE did not expose his fallen deed; He hungered for Judas’ repentance of heart. JESUS was concerned for his soul. HE felt for him a burden as a lost. When The Saviour washed Judas’s feet, he was drawn to admit his wrongdoing. The hardened heart overtook his quilt. Judas was once again consumed by the rightly order JESUS should assess upon David’s throne, while submitting to foot washing. A servant could not be a wordly king. Judas rejected his disciple position in a heartfilled defiance, against His Teacher and Friend. The decision to follow through with JESUS’s arrest was finalized in his mind.
Christ placed Judas first in servantude. HE went around the seated disciples, one by one.. John was last. When JESUS came to wash Peter’s feet. Peter became indignant. In astonishment, “LORD, dost Thou wash my feet?” Christ’s condescension broke Peter’s heart. Filled with shame to think that one of the disciples should do this service towards JESUS. “What I do,” Christ said, “thou knowest not now; but thou shall know hereafter.”(understand the true meaning of Christ’s serving..) Peter could not bear seeing his Master belittle Himself as a mere servant. Peter was totally humiliated.He did not realize that for this Christ came into this world. In great emphasis, he exclaimed, “Thou shall never wash my feet.” Solemnly Christ spoke, “If I wash thee not, thou has no part with Me.” The service that Peter was refusing was of a greater cleansing. Christ had come to wash the hearts from the stain of sin. In refusing the foot washing, it would disallow the higher cleansing from the lower. It was rejecting Christ as Saviour. It is a grand humiliation to accept Christ’s Purification; through humble servantude towards others. That is in actually Representation To Christ. It is we are then; doing the same to Christ; offering the gift in twofold…One to the human recepient and one to JESUS. Peter realized the separation of any disallowance. He eagerly proclaimed,”Not my feet only, but, also, my hands and my head.” JESUS said to him, “He that is washed needs not to only have his feet clean, but will be cleansed completely.”
In this ordained foot washing ceremony. Christ was stating that His Fellow Students, belonged to HIM. That their sinning and foolish thinking was now, remedied through the washing from The Fountain Of LIFE. It was of a Spirit-filled cleansing, that Christ reflected upon His Disciples. A Heavenly directed realization in mind to their human weakness. They realized they were not ready to partake of this paschal meal, or to share in this memorial service, which Christ was to institute. In Christ’s Humility and Love, the disciples could attain to this profound setting. The symbolic event’s were readily in progress. The True Sacrifical Lamb was soon to become… After washing His Disciple’s feet, JESUS said, “Ye are clean.” There was now an atmosphere of love upon their hearts. They were humbled and teachable. Except Judas, he was mentally positioning his actions to take.
Like Peter and the rest; we are to accept The Cleansing Fount Of Christ. When we have been defiled through sin, we must come back to Him. In sin, the heart becomes spotted and polluted. It hardens with thoughts of delusion; far from Christ’s. Only through sincere repentance can one recommit their allegiance, and be forgiven of the deadening effect, sin has upon the living soul… Coming to Christ for His Merciful Grace; for forgiveness and renewing of heart. How grievous is our “Self”; our selfishness in pride, position, worthiness, idealisms. Which are all forms of delusions, against the actual worthiness of the human heart and connection with GOD and with all creation. Only through Christ can one become evident of their sinful state and succeed beyond this tragic death decree. It is in the Loving Sacrifice Of JESUS and Of His Father; that any person can assess. Never is it from one’s own strength or ability. JESUS IS: The Way; The Truth; and The LIFE… there is no other way to The Father; except By HIM…. John 14:6.
JESUS spoke, “Ye are clean, but not all.” Judas feet had also, been washed by Christ. But, his heart was hardened and he became possessed by satan. He separated himself and now was controlled, not a part of The Saviour. After Christ had washed the disciples’ feet and had taken His Garments, He sat down among His Students. HE said to them, “Know ye what I have done to you?” “Ye call Me; Master and LORD: and ye say that I am.” ” If, I am Him, and I have washed your feet. , then, you also are to wash one another’s feet. For I have given this to you, as an example. That you should do as I have done.” “Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord(master); neither is he greater than the person(master) who has commanded him.” JESUS was sharing which was through His Servantude of foot washing; He did not depart from His Divinity. His Rightful Heir was not discredited in any form. That in our following; we are to conclude, the same rightful duty and purpose, serving our fellowman and GOD. It is not a separate individualized uniqueness of rank, education or financial status or abilities, that differ our importance or worthiness to GOD or each other. GOD looks at the heart. HE also, constantly woos us to understanding and accepting LIFE; through His Son… In JESUS’s Life and Lessons are given perfect exemplification of His Unselfish Ministry; originating from GOD. JESUS states, “Whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister.” Matthew 20:26. A leading person upholding GOD’s Heart and ministering to others.. Not an authorative overulingship. To abide in GOD’s Will among the earth’s inhabitants; is all of our given responsibilty. The subduing Grace of Christ comes into the soul, and the Love Of Christ draws hearts together in a blessed unity. As the lesson of the preparatory service is thus learned, the desire is kindled and a higher needing of His Spiritual Truth will be approved upon sincere hearts. The soul will be uplifted and prepared. Then, we can partake of The Communion with The Holy Spirit. The sunshine of Christ’s Righteousness will fill the heart and mind. JESUS who came to be The Servant To All… Will someday received the praise and adoration from His Chosen Few. Those now, upon this earth who willfully partake of His Heart and are granted His Divine Attributes, share with Christ in the work Of seeking the souls for His Redemption. Luke 22:7-18, 24; John 13:1-17.
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In REMEMBRANCE Of ME…
The LORD JESUS the same night in which He was betrayed, took bread: and when He had given thanks, He brake it, and said, “
take, eat: This is My Body, which is broken for you.: this do in remembrance of Me.” After the same manner also, He took the cup, when He had supped, saying, “Drink of it, all of you. For this is My Blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. But, I say unto you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you, in My Father’s Kingdom.” Christ; The Spotless Lamb Of GOD, was about to present Himself as The Sin Offering. That He would bring an end to the system and ceremonies that for four thousand years had pointed to His Death. As He ate the Passover with His Disciples, He instituted in its place the service that was to be the memorial of His Great Sacrifice. The national festival of the Jews was to pass away forever. The service which Christ established was to be observed by His followers in all lands and throughout the centuries. The Passover was ordained as a commemoration of the deliverance of Israel from Egyptian bondage. GOD had directed that, year by year, as the children would ask of the ordinance’s meaning, the told accountance of history would be it’s continued renewing of faith and deliverance.. To be kept alive in the Jewish celebration of service and love. The ordinance of The LORD’s Supper was given to commermorate the great deliverance wrought out as the result of the death of Christ. Till He shall come the second time in Power and Glory, this ordinance is to be observed. It is in the renewing of our hearts and minds of His Sacrifical Death and all of its profoundness.
At the time of deliverance from Egypt’s tirany of slavery. The children of Israel ate the Passover supper standing, with their loins girded, and with their staves in their hands, ready for their journey. This manner of their observance and celebration was in harmony with their condition. They were to be thrown out of Egypt. Enduring much trials and hardships, through their difficult long journey through the wilderness. In fact some forty years of unduing to become ready as a saved nation. In Christ’s Time, they were not prepared for His Redemption. They had lost their belief through deception and false worship taught by the Priest. Idolatry crept into many lifes, who formerly were of Moses’ Teaching. They became the Samaritans. There was hatred and dissension, between the Israelites. GODs Truth and Heart was not taught, and being rejected by the nation, its standard and living essence was obsolete from the nations. Christ came to retify this lost. Christ gave Moses The Ten Commandments; to guide and support Israel’s Independance from the Egyptian bondage. Being The Governing Laws handed down from Almighty GOD. It offered the freedom and perfection in humanity’s order of balance and living. With the centuries of non-observance and sin entering their hearts and lifes. The nation of Israel, which had been given GOD’s Government, and freedom upon freedom of His Merciful Grace. His Chosen Nation was a people of waywaredness and separation. The Heart Of GOD; in a reverant allegiance was lost far from their core.
The paschal supper was spread before those seated. The unleavened cakes used at the Passover season are before Christ. The Passover wine, untouched by fermentation, is on the table. These emblems are employed to represent His Unblemished Sacrifice. Nothing corrupted by fermentation, the symbol of sin and death, could represent the “Lamb without blemish and without spot.” 1Peter 1:19. “And as they were eating, JESUS took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and then gave them the cup.
Christ’s Example forbids exclusiveness at The LORD’s Supper. By The Holy Spirit, Christ sets The Seal to His Ordinance. He convicts and softens the heart. For the repentive, brokenhearted, contrite one HEe is waiting. All things are ready for that soul’s reception. HE who washed the feet of Judas longs to wash every heart from the stain of sin. No one should exclude themselves from Communion, because some who are unworthy may be present. Every disciple is called upon to participate publicly, and thus bear witness that they accept Christ as a personal Saviour. It is in this, His own appointments, that Christ meets His People, and energizes them by His Presence. Hearts and hands that are unworthy may even administer the ordinance, yet Christ is there to minister to His Children. All who come with their faith fixed upon JESUS will be greatly blessed. All who neglet these seasons of Divine Priveledge will suffer loss. Of them it may appropriately be said, “Ye are not all clean.”
In taking with His Disciples of the supper, Christ pledged Himself to them., as their Redeemer. HE committed to them, the new covenant, by which all who receive Him, become children of GOD, and joint heirs with Christ. By this every blessing that heaven could bestow for this life and the new life to come, was readily available. This covenant deed was to be ratified with the blood of Christ. And the administration Of The Sacrament was to keep before the disciples; The Infinite Sacrifice made for each one of them individually and as a whole among humanity.This Communion Service is not of lament or sorrowing. The self-examination, the confession of sins, the reconciling of differences, has all been done. Now they have come to meet with Christ. Not standing in the shadow of the cross; but to the brightness of The Newday’s Dawn: The Redemption Of Christ. The soul being awakened to the beams of The Sun Of Righteousness. With hearts being cleansed by JESUS’s Precious Blood. The Healing Powerful Life-Given Transforming Agent; that only Christ can give; through His Blood-shed Sacrifice. Power In His Blood. Our LORD states for us to remember His Death Of Sacrifice; for our sin. The Communion offers conviction for every sin-strickened soul. And those beautiful words of Christ are to be well received, “Peace, I leave with you, My Peace I give unto you; not as the world gives, I will give to you.” John 14:27. Our LORD says that under the conviction of sin, “Remember that I died for you.” When oppressed and persecuted and afflicted for Him, to remember His Love, so greatly that He chose to die for us All. When are trials are severe and too burdening, to remember He intercedes for each one of us. That His Shameful Death and Humilty was foremost in our behalf. Christ has instituted this Memorial Service Of Communion to His Love for our Hope and Strength and Remission Of Sins… We ourself assimulate our living, spiritual connection between our dependance upon GOD. Praise In Graditude Of Love will awaken upon our souls. The connection that is beheld in GOD’s Heart will be bestowed in our celebration of His Freedom Given… Those who behold The Saviour’s Matchless Love will be elevated in thought, purified in heart, and transformed in character. The light that shines upon the soul; lightens the path for others. Reflecting His Mysterious Love that passes all understanding… Matthew 26:20-29; Mark 14:17-25; Luke 22:14-23; John 13:18-30.
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Mount of Olives…
In company with His Disciples, JESUS slowly made His Way to the garden of Gethsemane. The Teacher had been earnestly conversing with His men and instructing them; but, as He neared Gethsemane, He became silent. HE had often visited this area for meditation and prayer. But, never with a heart burdened with such heavied sorrow. Matthew 26:36-56; Mark 14:32-50; Luke 22:39-53; John 18:1-12.
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