12. Knowing Him - Triumphal Entry

12. Knowing Him - Triumphal Entry

From Mitchell Berean Church - Podcast by Mitchell Berean Church

March 29, 2026 · 41 min

About this episode

This episode explores the significance of the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and the contrasting responses of the crowd.

This Sunday, we step into one of the most powerful and tension-filled moments in the life of Jesus—the Triumphal Entry. As news spreads that He has raised Lazarus from the dead, the crowds begin to swell with awe and expectation… while opposition quietly intensifies with deadly intent. Some are ready to crown Him as King, others are determined to see Him crucified. In this moment, one truth becomes unmistakably clear: there is no neutral ground when it comes to Jesus. Join us as we walk through John 12 and wrestle with the question—who do you say He is? From Mary’s humble act of worship as she anoints Jesus for burial, to the growing plot against His life, to His tearful and triumphant entry into Jerusalem, we’ll see Jesus as the Anointed One, the Dangerous One, and the Glorified One. Even as the crowd shouts His praises, the shadow of the cross looms—and Jesus remains fully surrendered to the Father’s will, declaring that everything ahead will bring glory to God. Come and discover the kind of King Jesus truly is—and why following Him will always require a response. - Pastor Ben Key Verse - John 12:13 (NIV) - They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna! ”…

People in this episode

Host: Ben Key

Topics covered

  • Triumphal Entry
  • Jesus
  • Worship
  • Crowd Response
  • Opposition

Keywords

  • John 12
  • Lazarus
  • King
  • Glory
  • Cross

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: John 12:13 (, Scripture

Places: Jerusalem, Israel

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