Who is this Jesus?
Introduction
Looking at who is Jesus
In Biblical times – there was much ignorance about who Jesus’ was
In today’s world – there is much biblical ignorance
Examples
It is our role to preach the gospel
v41-48 – Biblically ignorant people
v42 – if only you had known
The people often did not know
The teachers of Israel did not know
Jesus had to show them the Old Testament Scriptures testified of Him
The people are blind to who He is
Two attributes of Jesus
Deep compassion
v45 – Zeal
The people are so ignorant they are trampling on the Temple of God
Asking the question – who is Jesus?
Especially after His Triumphal Entry
Overview:
The Compassionate Son of God
The Zealous High Priest of God
The Compassionate Son of God
Jesus wept on three occasions:
At the death of Lazarus
In the garden of Gethsemane – Heb 5:7
Looking over Jerusalem (v41)
Weeping
A different Greek word to that used at the death of Lazarus
He was sobbing
When He came into Jerusalem the people were praising Him
Yet, as He leaves Jerusalem for Bethany and then returns – He weeps
Because Jesus sees the true heart of the people in the city
This shows His humanity
He was perfect in every way – examples
He was undefiled in every way
This shows His divine compassion
How He loved sinners
He wept for those who rejected Him
Luke 23:28
He thought of others at the cross
He is the selfless compassionate Son of God
Jesus wept over His love for sinners – explanation
Example of Zacchaeus
He loved them so much He went to the cross for them
Luke 13:34-35
Could you ever doubt the love of Jesus?
Come under the shelter of His wing
v42/44 – it was the time of Jesus’ visitation / God had visited His people
Luke 1:78
Yet they would not have Him
If they had know, they would not have crucified the Lord of Glory
Application:
Have you seen who Jesus is?
Have you trusted in Him?
See how Jesus loved sinners
v43-44 – Jesus wept over their coming destruction
Jesus prophesied the destruction of Jerusalem in AD70 (by Titan)
Explanation
This grieved Him
This would be a time for the wrath of God – for rejecting and crucifying the Lord Jesus Christ
Yet Jesus wept in love
God holds out arms of love even in the face of righteous judgment
The Zealous High Priest of God (v45-48)
Caiaphas was the High Priest at the time
He was corrupt and heartless
The priests were corrupt – defrauding the people
He has righteous anger and turned over the tables of the money changers
Jesus meek and mild
Jesus with a burning zeal for God
He is a zealous High Priest
There is hope – there is a remnant who will always believe
The people see the righteousness of God
Mal 1:6
Do we respect and honour God?
Do we reverence and please God?
Do we worship God as He requires?
Do we pray for others?
Do we long that God’s name would be honoured?
Closing Remarks