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Matthew 21:10-11 (KJV)
And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?
And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.

When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the people were excited. They were shouting, praising, and celebrating. But there was a problem.

They were asking, “Who is this?”
And their answer was—“a prophet.”

They were close… but not correct.

He wasn’t just a prophet.
He was the King.

That difference matters more than we realize.

A prophet speaks truth.
A King has authority.

The people praised Him in the moment, but because they didn’t truly see Him as King, their response didn’t last. When things didn’t go the way they expected, they turned.

And we can do the same thing.

If Jesus is only:

  • a helper
  • a teacher
  • someone who fixes things

…then our commitment can shift based on circumstances.

But when He is King, everything changes.

When He is King:

  • we don’t pick and choose what we follow
  • we don’t walk away when it gets hard
  • we don’t base our faith on outcomes

We yield.

Seeing Jesus correctly determines how we respond to Him.

So the question isn’t just what others say about Him—it’s personal: Who is He to you?

 

Reflection Questions:

  1. Do I truly live like Jesus is King in my life, or do I treat Him more like a helper when I need something?
  2. How would my obedience look different if I fully recognized His authority in every area?