Luke 19:28-48 - True Leadership

TRUE LEADERSHIP Luke 19:28-46 King Wen Wang & Wu Wang of Zhou King Zhou Wang of Shang The triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem Luke 19:28-46 Luke 19:28-38 Jesus Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 28 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, 30 “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. Luke 19:28-38 31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it.’”32 Those who were sent ahead went and found it just as he had told them. 33 As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?”34 They replied, “The Lord needs it.”35 They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it. Luke 19:28-38 36 As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road. 37 When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: 38 “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!”[a] “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” Luke 19:41-44 Jesus Weeps over Jerusalem 41 As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it 42 and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. 43 The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and encircle you and hem you in on every side. 44 They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of God’s coming to you.” Luke 19:45-46 Jesus Cleanses the Temple 45 When Jesus entered the temple courts, he began to drive out those who were selling. 46 “It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be a house of prayer’[b]; but you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’[c]” Jerusalem at the time of Passover Jesus’ leadership 1. Humility: Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a humble donkey 2. Compassion: Jesus weeps for Jerusalem 3. Courage: Jesus overturns the tables in the temple Luke 19:28-38 Jesus Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 28 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, 30 “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. Luke 19:28-38 Jesus Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it.’”32 Those who were sent ahead went and found it just as he had told them. 33 As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?”34 They replied, “The Lord needs it.”35 They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it. Take a donkey Zechariah 9:9 The nation of Israel longed for it. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, you king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. What would you like to be when you grow up? 总经理 (General Manager) What would you like to be when you grow up? 总经理 (General Manager) What would you like to be when you grow up? 总经理 (Prime Minister) True leadership is rooted in humility. Leaders are not those who assert themselves over others, but those who come alongside, serve, and lift up others. Mark 10:42-45 "Jesus called them together and said, 'You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.'" You are called to serve. Are you putting the needs of others before your own? Or are you trying to climb ladders for status and recognition for yourself? Jesus’ leadership 1. Humility: Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a humble donkey 2. Compassion: Jesus weeps for Jerusalem 3. Courage: Jesus overturns the tables in the temple Luke 19:41-44 Jesus Weeps over Jerusalem 41 As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it 42 and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. 43 The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and encircle you and hem you in on every side. 44 They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of God’s coming to you.” Men are not a means to an end, but are beloved children of God. Jesus’ leadership 1. Humility: Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a humble donkey 2. Compassion: Jesus weeps for Jerusalem 3. Courage: Jesus overturns the tables in the temple Luke 19:45-46 Jesus Cleanses the Temple 45 When Jesus entered the temple courts, he began to drive out those who were selling. 46 “It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be a house of prayer’[b]; but you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’[c]” Shekel John 2:14-16 14 In the temple courts he found people selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. 15 So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. 16 To those who sold doves he said, “Get these out of here! Stop turning my Father’s house into a market!” • Joshua 1:9 - "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." • Romans 8:31 - "If God is for us, who can be against us?" • 1 Peter 3:14 - "But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled." • Matthew 5:10 - "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Takeaway on leadership: • Humility: to serve others rather than seek to be served. • Compassion: to weep for the brokenness around us and to act out of love for those who are lost. • Courage: to confront injustice and to do what is right, even when it is hard. Luke 15:1-10 Questions: 1. “Why did Jesus choose to ride a colt into Jerusalem instead of a warhorse symbolizing power? How does this humble act challenge our conventional views of a ‘successful leader’?” 2. “Jesus’ cleansing of the temple (Luke 19:45-46) risked conflict, yet He acted. Where do you draw the line between ‘courage’ and ‘recklessness’? How do we discern when to speak or act?” 3. “Which part of this passage resonates most with you? In which areas (humility, compassion, courage) do you need growth? Luke 15:1-10 Questions: 1. “ 耶稣为什么选择骑驴驹进入耶路撒冷，而非象征权力的战马？这种谦卑的举动如何挑战我们对 ‘成功领导者’的固有认知？” 2. “ 耶稣洁净圣殿的举动（路 19:45-46 ）可能引发冲突，但他仍选择行动。你认为‘勇气’与 ‘鲁莽’的界限在哪里？如何分辨何时该发声或行动？” 3. “ 这段经文中，哪一部分最触动你？你需要在哪些领域（如谦卑、怜悯、勇气）寻求成长？