Following Christ English

Q: Why did the crowds cheer Jesus when He rode into Jerusalem on a donkey shortly before His crucifixion—but then turn against Him and demand the Roman governor put Him to death? Why did they change their minds? A: Yes, Jesus was enthusiastically welcomed when He rode into Jerusalem just days before His death. (Traditionally this day is called “Palm Sunday” because many in the crowd cut palm branches and waved them as a sign of honor.) It must have been a dramatic sight as Jesus approached Jerusalem on a donkey (which was a sign of His humility). The Bible says that “the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices … ‘Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!'” (Luke 19:37-38). Even those who weren’t part of that welcoming crowd listened eagerly to His teaching during the next few days. But soon many turned against Jesus and demanded His death: “‘What shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called Christ?’ Pilate asked. They all answered, ‘Crucify h

Bread is an essential item for living life, which provides nutrients to our body and keeps us healthy. But the Lord Jesus said that man will live not only by bread, but by every word that comes out of the mouth of God, that is, by the word of God. (Matthew 4:4) This is what the Lord Jesus said from Deuteronomy 8:3 of the Old Testament. And it was explained that Lord Jesus is the bread of life, who came to this earth to give abundant life, the word of God is like bread, the word of God is like bread (John 10:10) And we are God's word to Christ like bread because bread helps to build and nourish our physical body. The Word of God nourishes our spiritual life, and every true Christ looks forward to a spiritual life more than a physical life when he accepts God as his Savior.