Might have Missed It

For Palm Sunday, we will take a look at one of the accounts of the Triumphal Entry - Matthew 21:1-11. We are told that when Jesus entered Jerusalem, many were stirred but did not know who he was (v. 10). What did they miss? If they had not been following his ministry, maybe it was everything. But, even if they had been part of those welcoming him outside the city, they may have missed what Jesus manifested - humility, intentionality, and majesty - and the meaning of the moment - their own "hosanna"s, the incursion, and the sacrifice on the way. Indeed, As Paul Tripp puts it in Journey to the Cross, "This is perhaps one of the most layered passages in Scripture. So much more is happening than what appears on the surface. There is more going on than Jesus entering the final stage of his work on earth in humility and majesty. There is more going on than a multitude worshiping him as the Messiah King." Because Jesus came in the Name of the Lord, we must understand who he is (vv. 8-10). After our worship service, we will be baptizing two new brothers in Christ. You will not want to miss their testimonies.

For Passion Week, we will be having meetings at 7:30 p.m. at Second Evangelical Free Church from Holy Monday to Maundy Thursday. The speakers will be Pastors Vijay Solanki, Mike Sciara from Long Island, Stephen Leung, and Jason James from Harlem. On Good Friday, a combined service will be held at 7:30 p.m. at First Evangelical Free Church (66th Street) with 2EFC joining 1EFC, 59th Street Lutheran Brethren, and Iglesia Espiritu Santo. It will be special time in joint fellowship.