<p>During our episode today, we follow Jesus as he rides triumphantly into Jerusalem. “This is Jesus, the Messiah, the Prince of Life, the Redeemer.” </p>

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Starting with Jesus

Ruthie Reeves

The Story of Jesus

Chapter 1: The Birth of Jesus

Chapter 2: Jesus Presented in the Temple

Chapter 3: The Visit of the Wisemen

Chapter 4: The Flight into Egypt

Chapter 5: Child Life of Jesus

Chapter 6: Days of Conflict

Chapter 7: The Baptism

Chapter 8: The Temptation

Chapter 9: Early Ministry

Chapter 10: Teachings of Christ

Chapter 11: SabbathKeeping

Chapter 12: The Good Shepherd

Chapter 13: Riding into Jerusalem

Chapter 14: Take These Things Hence

Chapter 15: At The Passover Supper

Chapter 16: In Gethsemane

Chapter 17: The Betrayal and Arrest

Chapter 18: Before Annas, Caiaphas, and the Sanhedrin

Chapter 19: Judas

Chapter 20: Before Pilot

Chapter 21: Before Herod

Chapter 22: Condemned by Pilot

Chapter 23: Calvary

Chapter 24: Death of Christ

Chapter 25: In Joseph’s Tomb

Chapter 26: He Is Risen

Chapter 27: Tell My Disciples

Chapter 28: Witnesses

Chapter 29: The Ascension

Chapter 30: Coming Again

Chapter 31: A Day of Judgment

Chapter 32: The Home of the Saved

Hello, boys and girls. Welcome back to the story of Jesus. Yesterday we learned about Jesus the good shepherd. Today we are going to learn about an exciting journey that Jesus took where people thought he was gonna be made a king. So grab a fuzzy blanket and your favorite stuffed animal because it's time to follow Jesus. This is the story of Jesus by Ellen White, chapter 13. Riding into Jerusalem. Jesus was nearing Jerusalem to attend the Passover. He was surrounded by multitudes who were also going up to this great yearly feast. At his command, two of the disciples brought an donkey's cult that he might ride into Jerusalem. They spread their garments upon the beast and placed their master upon it. As soon as he was seated, allowed shout of triumph rin the air. The multitude hailed him as Messiah their king. More than 500 years before the prophet had foretold this scene, rejoice greatly your daughter of Zion. Behold, your king comes unto you slowly and riding upon a donkey and upon a cult, the full of a donkey. All in the rapidly increasing throng were happy and excited. They could not offer him costly gifts, but they spread their outer garments as a carpet. In his path, they broke off the beautiful branches of the olive and the palm and strew them in the way they thought they were escorting Christ to take possession of the throne of David and Jerusalem. The Savior had never before allowed his followers to show him kingly honors. But at this time, he desired especially to manifest himself to the world as its redeemer. The son of God was about to become a sacrifice for the sins of men. His church, in all succeeding ages must make his death a subject of deep thought and study. It was necessary then that the eyes of all people should now be directed to him after such a scene as this. His trial and crucifixion could never be hidden from the world. It was God's design that each event in the closing days of the savior's life should be so plainly marked that no power could cause it to be forgotten. In the vast multitudes surrounding the savior where the evidences of his miracle working power, the blind whom he had restored to sight were leading the way. The dumb whose tongues he had loosed, shouted the loudest tos, the cripples who he had healed, leaped for joy and were most active in breaking the palm branches and waving them before him. Widows and orphans were exalting the name of Jesus for his works of mercy to them, the lonesome lepers who had been cleansed by a word spread their garments in the way those who had been raised from the dead by the life giving voice of the Savior were there. And Lazarus, whose body has seen corruption in the grave, but who was now enjoying the strength of glorious manhood, was with the happy thong that escorted the savior to Jerusalem. As new numbers were added to the thong, they caught the inspiration of the hour and joined in the shouts that echoed and re echoed from hill to hill and from valley to valley. Ho Santa to the son of David. Blessed he that come in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest. Many Pharisees witnessed this scene and were displeased. They felt that they were losing the control of the people with all their authority. They tried to silence them, but their threats and appeals only increased the enthusiasm finding that they could not control the people they pressed through the crowd to where Jesus was and said to him, master rebuke your disciples. They declared that such a tumult was unlawful and would not be permitted by the rulers. Jesus said, I tell you that if these would hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. This scene of triumph was of God's own appointing. It had been foretold by the prophets and no earthly power could stop it. The work of God will ever go forward in spite of all that man may do to hinder it or tear it down. As the procession came to the brow, the hill overlooking Jerusalem, the full splendor of the city met their view. The vast multitude hushed their shouts, spellbound by the sudden vision of beauty. All eyes turned upon the savior expecting to see in his countenance the admiration, which they themselves felt Jesus halted and a cloud of sorrow gathered upon his countenance and the multitudes were staunched to see him burst into an agony of weeping. Those who surrounded the Savior could not understand his grief, but he wept for the city that was doomed. It had been the child of his care and his heart was filled with anguish as he realized that it would soon be made desolate. Had her people given heed to Christ's teaching and received him as the savior, Jerusalem would have stood forever. She might have been the queen of kingdoms free in the strength of her God-given power, there would then have been no armed soldiers waiting at her gates and no Roman banners waving from her walls from Jerusalem. The dove peace would've gone to all nations. She would've been the crowning glory of the world. But the Jews had rejected their savior. They were about to crucify their king. And when the sun should set that night, the doom of Jerusalem would be forever sealed. About 40 years afterwards, Jerusalem was elderly, destroyed and burned with fire by the Roman army. Reports had come to the rulers that Jesus was nearing the city with a vast company of followers. They went out to meet him, hoping to scatter the throng with a show of much authority. They asked, who is this? The disciples filled with the spirit of inspiration answered. Adam will tell you, it is the seed of the woman that shall bruise the serpent's head. Ask Abraham, he will tell you it is <unk> king of Salem, king of peace. Jacob will tell you he is Shiloh of the tribe of Judah. Isaiah will tell you, Emmanuel wonderful counselor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the prince of peace, Jeremiah will tell you the branch of David, the Lord, our righteousness. Daniel will tell you, he is the Messiah. Jose will tell you, he is the Lord God of host. The Lord is his memorial. John the Baptist will tell you he is a lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world. The great Jehovah has proclaimed from his throne. This is my beloved son. We, his disciples declare this is Jesus the Messiah, the prince of life, the redeemer, and even the prince of the power of darkness acknowledges him saying, I know you who you are, the holy one of God to be continued. It's time now for our questions, but you know today we're not gonna really do questions. We're gonna do a challenge because that last bit of the chapter was so important because each of those people knew Jesus. They understand who he was. And when they were asked the question, who is this? They could tell who he was because they knew him and they had a personal relationship with him. Today, I wanna challenge you. Do you know Jesus? That's what we've been doing. We've been reading through this book to help you get to know him. But do you know him for yourself? And if you don't, why not ask him If he'll help you get to know him better. And throughout today and throughout the rest of your life, take time every day to get to know Jesus. He loves you so much. He's the king of peace. He's the Messiah. He's the Lamb of God that takes away your sins and my sins. And he's the prince of life and our redeemer. Won't you get to know him today? Won't you ask him into your heart today and say, Jesus, help me get to know you and help me to have you in my heart always. I hope you'll do that today. And if you want to tell us about the decision that you have been making and you've made, you can email us at a place to do something@gmail.com or tag us on Instagram or Facebook at a place to do something. We would love to hear about your decision to follow Jesus. And make sure to check out the activity today at a place to do something.com/the story. And don't forget tomorrow there's another chapter in the story of Jesus. This audio program was brought to you by a place to do something and narrated by Ruthie Reeves. You can find more programs like this at www.aplacetodosomething.com.

Ellen G. White

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The Story of Jesus

Chapter 13: Riding into Jerusalem

Read by Ruthie Reeves

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Other Teachings in Series

Chapter 1: The Birth of Jesus

7m

Chapter 2: Jesus Presented in the Temple

8m

Chapter 3: The Visit of the Wisemen

7m

Chapter 4: The Flight into Egypt

5m

Chapter 5: Child Life of Jesus

15m

Chapter 6: Days of Conflict

9m

Chapter 7: The Baptism

5m

Chapter 8: The Temptation

10m

Chapter 9: Early Ministry

13m

Chapter 10: Teachings of Christ

13m

Chapter 11: SabbathKeeping

13m

Chapter 12: The Good Shepherd

11m

Chapter 13: Riding into Jerusalem

10m

Chapter 14: Take These Things Hence

6m

Chapter 15: At The Passover Supper

12m

Chapter 16: In Gethsemane

12m

Chapter 17: The Betrayal and Arrest

7m

Chapter 18: Before Annas, Caiaphas, and the Sanhedrin

10m

Chapter 19: Judas

7m

Chapter 20: Before Pilot

9m

Chapter 21: Before Herod

6m

Chapter 22: Condemned by Pilot

14m

Chapter 23: Calvary

8m

Chapter 24: Death of Christ

7m

Chapter 25: In Joseph’s Tomb

7m

Chapter 26: He Is Risen

6m

Chapter 27: Tell My Disciples

6m

Chapter 28: Witnesses

9m

Chapter 29: The Ascension

9m

Chapter 30: Coming Again

9m

Chapter 31: A Day of Judgment

8m

Chapter 32: The Home of the Saved

11m

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