Crowning, Crying, Cleansing
What if the most important day in history contained three divine actions that are still meant for you today? On the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem, he was crowned as King, wept over a city that had hardened its heart, and cleansed the temple of everything that didn't belong. These weren't random events — they were a declaration of who he is and what he came to do. This message will show you how all three actions are still at work in your life right now.
In this message, we walk through Luke 19:28–48 and discover three divine actions — crowning, crying, and cleansing — that reveal the full nature, ministry, and mission of Jesus Christ.
In This Message:
- Crowning — The triumphal entry as a coronation: Jesus is King of Kings and Lord of Lords
- Crying — Jesus weeps over Jerusalem with deep, gut-wrenching compassion for the lost
- Cleansing — Jesus drives out the money changers, foreshadowing the cleansing of sin through his blood
Key Takeaways:
- Jesus orchestrated the triumphal entry — the crowning was a divine, intentional action, not a spontaneous crowd moment
- The Greek word for Jesus' weeping here means wailing — not a quiet tear, but a broken-hearted grief over those who chose to blind themselves
- The cleansing of the temple is a foreshadow of what happens at the cross: the blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin (1 John 1:7)
- All three actions happened in a single day — because today is always the day of salvation
The Challenge:
Have you crowned Jesus as King and Lord of your life — not just Savior, but Lord? Have you wept over the people around you who are lost? Will you let him walk into the temple of your heart today, turn over the tables that don't belong, and cleanse you? And who is God calling you to be an Ananias to — a family member, friend, or neighbor who needs someone to help the scales fall from their eyes?
Scriptures Referenced: Luke 19:28–48 | Luke 3:21–22 | Luke 4:18 | Luke 7:21–22 | John 1:14, 16 | Matthew 9:36 | Matthew 9:12–13 | Matthew 6:33 | Romans 10:9 | 1 John 1:7 | Ephesians 1:7 | 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 | Revelation 12:11