Introduction

  • Luke 9:51 – Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. We, too, need to be resolute in traveling to spiritual Jerusalem.
  • Luke 9:57-58

Going up to Jerusalem

  • Jesus knew what awaited Him
  • Yet He went willingly
  • If we want to join Him…
  • Then we too much be resolute
  • Luke 13:22 – Jesus taught on the way
    • The path is not a direct one
    • It winds through a lifetime
    • It requires that we teach others along the way
  • Luke 13:31, 33 – “I must press on”
    • Some will try to turn us away
    • They may even be well meaning
    • But we must not get distracted
    • We must live deliberately
    • We too are on a set path
  • Luke 17:11-14 – Jesus helped people on His journey
    • We will meet souls in need
    • We must help them as we can
    • Some will appreciate it
    • Many will not
  • Luke 18:31-34 – Jesus knew exactly what would happen in Jerusalem!
    • We too must be prepared to face what lies ahead
    • Some will not understand our commitment
    • That must not deter us
  • Luke 19:28 – “He went on ahead…”
  • Mark 10:32
    • We should never forget that our Lord has gone ahead of us.
    • He has secured the path
    • There is no need to be afraid
  • Luke 19:36-38
    • We too rejoice that our savior went to Jerusalem
    • He is our blessed king and the bringer of peace
    • Because He suffered there
  • Revelation 21:2, 14 – Have you washed your robe?
    • Will you follow Jesus and go up to Jerusalem?
    • It is a journey that entails service and sacrifice
    • But you don’t want to miss it