The Rejected King

The Rejected King
Isaiah 53:1-48

Am I?.. A Fan of Jesus or A Follower of Jesus

What is the difference between a fan or a follower of Jesus?
-Commitment Level
-Personal Transformation
-Focus on Benefits
Is Jesus Christ truly the King of your life?

Jesus – The Rejected King
-Jesus’ triumphant entry; Mark 11:9b-10
-Jesus’ trial before Pilate; Mark 15:6-8
“Crucify him!”; Mark 15:13b, 14b
Isaiah 53:5-8, Romans 5:8

“Fans mistake knowledge OF Jesus for intimacy WITH Jesus.” -Kyle Idleman
“In the end, the religious leader with all the knowledge is the fan, and the prostitute who intimately expressed her love for Jesus is shown to be the follower.” -Kyle Idleman

Are you a fan or a follower of Jesus?
2 Corinthians 5:14-21

“The birth of Jesus made possible not just a new way of understanding life but a new way of living it.” -Fredrick Buechner

Is Jesus Christ truly the King of your life?
If following Jesus cost you everything, would it still be worth it?
Sadly for many today, Jesus is still the rejected king.
Romans 6:4
2 Timothy 4:7