The Mystery of the Servant-Savior
The True Human Community
March 24, 2024
Rev. Tim Barton
This sermon introduces the servant songs of Isaiah to underscore Scripture's authority, celebrates Palm Sunday's declaration of Christ's triumph and mission to glorify the Father and secure our salvation, contrasts Christian identity with worldly thinking, affirms Christ's true humanity and the difference between his discouragement and ours, calls believers to embrace God's calling as joy rather than burden, and invites reflection through the Lord's Supper.
Summary
Beginning with the authority of God's Word and an introduction to Isaiah's servant songs, the message frames Palm Sunday as Christ's triumphal entry and a fulfillment of divine mystery. Jesus' actions in the temple and his warnings point to his mission to glorify the Father by saving us—an assurance that secures believers forever. Christians are called to think and live differently from the world, understanding both the humanity of Christ (including moments of discouragement) and the unique nature of his calling; believers, however, are invited to view their calling as a delight and privilege rather than merely an endurance. The service culminates in the Lord's Supper as a moment to remember Christ's work and receive spiritual strengthening for the tasks God has given us.
Key Points
- Scripture is authoritative and shapes belief and life
- We're beginning a series on Isaiah's servant songs
- Palm Sunday is celebrated as Christ's triumphal entry and a divine mystery
- Jesus cleared the temple and warned of judgment, showing his purpose and resolve
- Christ's mission is to glorify the Father by saving us, giving believers secure salvation
- Being Christian calls for a different mindset and way of life than the world
- Christ experienced real humanity and discouragement, distinct from ours
- God's calling should be embraced as joy and privilege, not only endured
- The Lord's Supper is a time to remember Jesus' work and be spiritually strengthened for our calling
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