Peninsula Covenant Church
Message Title: Misrepresented
Date: April 10, 2022
TOGETHER: Experiencing a Savior Who Knows
April 10, 2022
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Have you ever felt like you and your intentions were misrepresented by others?
Focus for Holy/Passion Week
--Jesus knows suffering = reflects His love for us
--Our suffering = invitation for intimacy with Him
Jesus' Final Journey to Jerusalem
--Starts - sending messengers ahead (Luke 9:51052, Luke 10:1-2)
--Ends "Triumphal Entry / Misrepresentation" (Luke 19:28-48)
Luke 19:28-29 NIV
“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. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it.’ ” Luke 19:30-34
They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it. As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road. Luke 19:35-36
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: “Blessed is the king... Luke 19:37-38
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!” “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.” As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it ...
Enters Jerusalem
When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” Matthew 21:10
When Jesus entered the temple courts, he began to drive out those who were selling.“It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be a house of prayer; but you have made it a den of robbers.’” Every day he was teaching at the temple. ... Luke 19:45-48
Jesus was Misrepresented as…
King, Deliverer, Conqueror, Teacher, Prophet, Lunatic, Heretic, and Convict instead of the Prince of Peace, Lamb of God, Our Savior & Lord
Jesus wept for He was misrepresented and wants them and us to know Him as the Lord who brings peace and saves us from destruction.
How have you been misrepresented?
--He Knows
--He invites you to share it with Him
How do you view Jesus?
Not Real LORD
Teacher Savior
Prayer of (re) Commitment
Acknowledge God's love and your sin
Believe in Jesus' work on the cross
Commit to follow the Spirit
PCC BENEDICTION
May you jump into the arms of Jesus.
And may He push you out into the world.
May you be healed as you participate in the healing of others.
Not because you must, but because you may.
This is why we were born!
Beyond Sunday
The intent of our Lenten 5-day Devotional format is to give you an opportunity to reflect on Jesus' suffering and realize that “He Knows” your suffering. Note the daily prayer and weekly family/couple moment. During this HOLY WEEK of Lent, we focus on how Jesus knows being misrepresented and His journey to the cross.
Monday: Reflect on Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Luke 19:28-44. Note how He is misrepresented. How does this make you feel?
Tuesday: Put yourself in the temple courts as an ordinary Jewish person or a Pharisee. Read Luke 19:45-48 What would your thoughts be about Jesus’ actions?
Wednesday: Read Luke 21. What is Jesus wanting those listening to know about their future?
Thursday: Read Luke 22. Which event are you most drawn to? What does it represent to you about Jesus?
Friday: Read Luke 23. After reflecting on His suffering, crucifixion, death and burial, verbalize or write a prayer of confession and gratitude to God.
Daily Prayer: Lord, help me to appreciate your suffering for me more and more. May You reveal it to me in new ways and may it grow my awareness of Your love for me.
Weekly Family/Couples Moment: Read Luke 23. Share what parts of the story you are most grateful for and which parts are the hardest to recount. Then, spend time thanking God for how He has suffered for you.
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Resources for your those suffering: (see links below)
Stephen Ministers - 1on1 support in your time of loss
A Short Walk with Emma - Learn how God and the PCC community carried another through great suffering
Men’s Purity - For those wrestling with temptation
Coaching & Mentoring - For men and women to work through challenging times
One Life Counseling Center / Christian Counseling Center - Professional Support
Support for Ukraine - Financially and spiritually support
For PCC's budgeted giving year
(June 1, 2021 through April 5, 2022)
Giving Update
Budgeted Giving: $3,838,588
Giving to Date: $2,698,779
Still Need: $1,139,810