Jesus is King

Hello, Bridge family. I hope everyone enjoyed a joyful Palm Sunday! This week at the Bridge, the main message was: Jesus is King, and our worship is directed to Jesus. Our lesson was from Matthew 21, focusing on Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, where the people warmly greeted their King and praised His name as the Son of David— the one who comes in the Lord’s name—shouting “Hosanna,” meaning “Save Us.” They sincerely worshiped and praised the King who would truly deliver them from earthly oppression. The surprising part is that in less than a week, many of these same individuals would be demanding His crucifixion. It’s hard to believe it could happen so quickly, isn’t it? But maybe it’s not.


We worship Jesus as our Savior, believe in Him, and trust Him, but do we genuinely live as if He is our King? I struggle to live in a way that truly honors Christ as my King. Why is that? Mainly pride. As C. S. Lewis said, “the one vice of which no man in the world is free.” Like many, I grew up competing against others—sometimes unknowingly. We aim to do our best and often want to be the best. Pride, which is innate in all of us, fuels this competition. It causes us to compare ourselves to others or circumstances, making us feel restricted or oppressed. Does this sound familiar? On Sundays, we praise Christ, but by Friday, someone challenges our pride, and suddenly we seek justice. We want our pound of flesh. On Sunday, Christ is in control; by Friday, we want control. We still believe and trust, but by Friday, we want to be king. That’s not a good recipe for worshiping Jesus, is it? Nor is it a good way to lead our families.


Reflect on Jesus’ final message to his disciples before his death on the cross. It’s when Jesus washed the disciples’ feet, including Judas, who would soon betray him (John 13:1-17). Jesus’ act emphasized the importance of loving and caring for one another despite differences or betrayals. Jesus said, I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you (John 13:15 NLT). If we truly want to worship our King, we need the Spirit’s help to live out this lesson. Because if we aim to put others’ needs above our own, then seeking justice and being the best no longer motivate our actions, and our lives become a form of worship to the King — one we all would want our families to imitate.


Remember, as long as your child is at home, you have a wonderful opportunity to share the Bible. Together, explore its stories, talk about how they relate to daily life, and encourage deeper family conversations. This makes faith an exciting and meaningful journey. God bless, and I look forward to seeing your family on Sunday.


Pastor Bob