Worship (Palm Sunday)

Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

Tim Keller

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality:christianity, Spirituality, Religion, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 1 April 2026

⏱️ 39 minutes

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For centuries now, on the Sunday before Easter, the church has observed the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem just days before he was crucified. It’s called Palm Sunday. What does Palm Sunday mean? It means Jesus is king, and it’s important to see that’s not just an abstract proposition. Palm Sunday is about this: you can’t know Jesus Christ unless you know him as king. He can’t change your life unless you understand him as king. You can’t even understand who he is unless you understand him as king. Luke 19 teaches us 1) Jesus is the true king, 2) Jesus is the weak king, and 3) how he can be your king. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 13, 2014. Series: Knowing Jesus. Scripture: Luke 19:28-40. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

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0:00.0	Welcome to Gospel in Life. Can you truly know Jesus Christ if you don't know him as your king?
0:09.7	In Luke's account of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, crowds welcomed him with royal honor, even as he arrived on a donkey.
0:17.5	Today, Tim Keller explores why this moment is central to understanding the gospel, and how it
0:22.7	paves the way for us to have a deeper encounter with Jesus.
0:25.8	The scripture reading is from Luke, chapter 19, verses 28 through 40.
0:39.3	After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.
0:43.7	As he approached Bethpage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives,
0:47.6	he sent two of his disciples, saying to them,
0:50.4	go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a cult tied there,
0:54.9	which no one has ever ridden.
0:57.0	Untie it and bring it here.
0:58.9	If anyone asks you, why are you untying it?
1:01.8	Say, the Lord needs it.
1:04.0	Those who were sent ahead went and found it just as he had told them.
1:08.4	As they were untying the cult, its owners asked them, why are you
1:12.5	untying the colt? They replied, the Lord needs it. They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks
1:19.1	on the colt, and put Jesus on it. As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road.
1:25.6	When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of
1:30.5	disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen.
1:36.3	Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord, peace in heaven and glory in the highest.
1:42.8	Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus,
1:45.6	Teacher, rebuke her disciples.
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