Commenttary on Mark 11::1--10 Jesus time had come. It was not just any day, but His day, the day predicted long before by the prophet, Daniel. The Master sent two of His disciples to a nearby village to bring a donkey and her colt. It may well be that Jesus knew the owner of these animals. The disciples found the animals just as they had been told, and when they gave the explanation given by the Master, they were allowed to borrow them. Mark, more than any of the other Gospel writers, makes much of the matter of the borrowing of the two animals. On the other hand, Mark does not emphasize the fact that this act of the Lord Jesus was a deliberate fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. Matthew (21:4-5) and John (12:14-15) tell us that this is a precise fulfillment of this portion of the book of Zechariah (Zechariah 9:9). Mark does draw our attention to the response of the crowds to this dramatic entrance of Jesus into the Holy City. We would gather from the combined information of the gospel accounts that there was the converging of two crowds. One was the crowd that came into the city of Jerusalem with Jesus from Bethany (John 12:9). The other, the multitudes who streamed out of the city of Jerusalem to meet Him as He came (John 12:12-13). Some placed their garments on the back of the colt, for Jesus to sit upon, while others placed theirs in the path for the animals to walk upon (Mark 11:8). Branches were cut or torn off of the surrounding trees to spread on the path (Mark 11:8) and possibly to be waved in the air. It seems almost incredible that anyone could suggest that this had no messianic significance. Jehu was proclaimed King accompanied with men placing their clothes under him (2 Kings 9:13). The welcome given the Lord Jesus parallels that given to military heroes of ancient times. In addition to these things, Jesus was heralded in terms that could only be called messianic. He was greeted with what was in essence a Hallel Psalm, one of the series (Psalm 113-118) sung at Passover. Mark makes specific reference to Psalm 118:25. This Psalm is one of the six Psalms most often quoted or made reference to in the New Testament. Hosanna means help or save, I pray. While on the one hand, this is a cry for help, it is also apparent that it is also employed as a term of adoration and praise. In the expression Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord (verse 9), we find that Jesus is hailed as One Who has come as a divine representative (at the least), and in the following statement, Blessed is the coming Kingdom of our father David, we see that it is the establishment of the Kingdom which is foremost in the minds of the multitude. Hosanna in the highest reflects the angelic announcement of the Messiah s birth (Luke 2:13-14). I must conclude that the crowds understood the actions of Jesus as a symbolic statement of His identity as Israel s Messiah. They hailed Him as the coming One, the King of Israel (Luke 19:38). While the crowds were correct to hail Christ as their Messiah, they were wrong in their conception of the mission of His first appearance and of their concept of the nature and timing of the Kingdom. They were correct to hail Him as the coming King as Zechariah 9:9 promised, but they failed to appreciate the significance of His riding upon the donkey, symbolic of a non-military and humble mission. Here, as in John chapter six, they wish to make Jesus King because of their mistaken hopes of what that Kingdom will be like. To be more precise, the error of the crowds was at least three-fold. First of all, their acclaim was almost totally based upon and motivated by the miracles which He had performed (Luke 19:37; John 12:9). It was not His words (His teaching and doctrine), but His works that motivated many to receive Jesus as Messiah. Second, they failed to grasp the proper priorities for the coming Kingdom. Ultimately, the Messiah would establish a physical, earthly Kingdom, but primarily this Kingdom was based upon a spiritual renewal. The cheering crowds thought only of the material dimensions of the Kingdom to the exclusion of the spiritual; only the external aspects and not the internal. Third, they were completely in error as to how the Kingdom was to be established. They thought it would be accomplished by military might and revolution, rather than by rejection, suffering, and a humiliating death for the Messiah, Who was to die as the Lamb of God for the sins of His people (cf. Isaiah 52:13 53:12). Webssiitte:: www..quiioccccassiin..orrg -- Emaiill:: qbcc@quiioccccassiin..orrg Quioccasin Baptist Church 901111 Quiioccccassiin Road Henrriicco,, Viirrgiiniia 23229 Churrcch Offffiicce:: ((804)) 77411--23113 Fax:: ((804)) 77411--115011 Palm Sunday Mission Sunday March 29, 2015 Siinccee 11866 Theemee:: THE POWER OF PRAYER Maattttheew 6::55--1155 Reverend Ullriic Elley,, Jr.. 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The Celebration of Morning Worship... 8:00 A.M. The Church School... 9:30 A.M. Mr. Arthur W. Byrd, Jr., Deacon Superintendent And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him. Mark 11:2 KJV Worship Leader Mrs. Dorothy Carter The Prelude... Ms. Angela M. Mosley Revive Us Again No. 348 Trust and Obey No. 322 The Call to Worship... Mrs. Dorothy Carter O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever. The Prayer of Invocation... In Unison Almighty God: you gave your Son to be the leader of men. As he entered Jerusalem, may we enter our world to follow him, obeying you and trusting your power, willing to suffer or die; through Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. The Chant... No. 9 Alleluia The Responsive Reading... Mr. Harvey Taylor, Jr./Congregation PALM SUNDAY No. 569 The Hymn of Praise and Adoration...No. 105 THE OLD RUGGED CROSS The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions Mrs. Edith Lomax, Deacon/Church Clerk The Scripture... Ms. Tawana Montague Mark 11:1-9 Special Music... The Volunteer Choir Glory to His Name No. 136 The Prayer... Mr. Trevor Hinds The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation Sweet Hour of Prayer No. 332-2- OUR SICK AND SHUT-IN LIST Mrs. Lillian Anderson... 3212 Rosewood Avenue Mr. Arthur Byrd. Jr., Deacon... 6801 West Road Mrs. Michelle Crawford-Brooks... 8822 Midway Road Mrs. Dorothy Clark... 1261 Marywood Lane, Apt 311 Mrs. Marie Collins... 5301 Orinda Drive, 23223 Mr. Moses Fenner... 2903 Lawson Street, 23224 Mrs. Florine Fleming, Deaconess... 6201 Whistler Road Mr. Timothy Floyd, Deacon... 2318 Harpoon Court, 23294 Mrs. Helen Foster... Beth Sholom Lifecare 1600 John Rolfe Prkwy - Room 208/Unit 2 Mrs. Addie Fountain... 607 Fountain Lane Miss Helena Fountain... 607 Fountain Lane Mrs. Denise Hardy... 10640 Anna Marie Drive Mr. Herbert Jackson... 709 Parham Road Ms. Everlena King... 4403 Forest Hill Avenue Ms. Marjorie McIntyre... 1261 Marywood Lane, Apt 209 Mrs. Mary Lee Reid... 1914 Pemberton Road Mrs. Elizabeth Simmons... 2717 Fendall Avenue, 23222 Mrs. Emma J. Truman... Imperial Plaza, 1715 Bellevue Avenue, Apt 208 Mrs. Florence Tyler... 1819 Pemberton Road Reverend P. Frances Watson... 121 Taylor Avenue West, Hampton, Virginia 23663 Mr. Uriel Winfree... 3210 Hunters Mill Circle Mr. Charles Woodson, Deacon... 2135 Francis Road, Glen Allen Mr. James Woodson... 3221 French Avenue HOW MAY WE SERVE YOU? Sickness in the Home Desires Offering Envelopes Moved to the Address Below A Newcomer in the Community Seeking Church Membership Desires A Pastoral Call Children for Church School In Need of Prayer NAME PHONE ADDRESS DATE CITY STATE ZIP CODE Information supplied by: Please check desired one(s), tear off, and place in the offering plate or give to the Minister. DEACONS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH Mr. William Hudgins (804) 270-1386 and Mr. Timothy Floyd (804) 527-1494 Please inform them of any persons that are sick -11-
UPCOMING EVENTS SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 CHILDREN S DAY 10:55 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE Speaker Minister Charity Williams Member, Greater Saint Paul Holy Church Maple Hill, North Carolina 13 Year Old Servant of God Almighty Accepted the Call to Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ at the Age of 6 SATURDAY JUNE 6, 2015 SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2015 32 ND PASTOR AND PEOPLE ANNIVERSARY - PASTOR S ANNIVERSARY BANQUET - Saturday, June 6, 6:00 p.m. - New Fellowship Hall Guest Preacher Reverend Frank Lomax, III Pastor, First Union Baptist Church, Crozier, Virginia - CHURCH SCHOOL WITH THE PASTOR - Sunday, June 7, 8:30 a.m. - MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE - Sunday, June 7, 10:00 a.m. 1 SERVICE Guest Preacher Reverend David Frazier Pastor, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia - AFTERNOON PASTOR S CELEBRATION WORSHIP SERVICE - Sunday, June 7, 3:00 p.m. Guest Preacher Reverend Larry Collins Pastor, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Powhatan, Virginia -10- The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Mr. Timothy Floyd, Deacon Malachi 3:8-10 THE MUSICAL OFFERING/TITHES/OFFERINGS (Benevolence).... In Unison Psalm 24 KJV (MORTGAGE)... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation Praise Him! (Tithes/General)... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation What Shall I Render? The Offertory Prayer...Mrs. Julia Ann Stafford, Deacon The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Hymn of Preparation...No. 249 Blessed Assurance The Sermon... Reverend Ulric Eley, Jr. Student Intern RIDE ON KING JESUS THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 103 Near the Cross The Silent Moment The Benediction/Grace... Reverend Ulric Eley, Jr. The Choral Response... Choir/Congregation The Threefold Amen No. 553 The Postlude... Let the Church Say AMEN -3-
The Period of Prayer and Praise... 10:40 A.M. The Celebration of Morning Worship... 10:55 A.M. And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way. Mark 11:8 KJV Worship Leader Mrs. Lucy C. Wells The Prelude... Ms. Angela M. Mosley The Introit... No. 29 He Is Lord The Call to Worship... Mrs. Lucy C. Wells O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever. The Prayer of Invocation... In Unison Almighty God: you gave your Son to be the leader of men. As he entered Jerusalem, may we enter our world to follow him, obeying you and trusting your power, willing to suffer or die; through Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. The Chant... No. 9 Alleluia The Responsive Reading... Ms. Terria Lindsey/Congregation PALM SUNDAY No. 569 The Hymn of Praise and Adoration... No. 17 TO GOD BE THE GLORY The Welcome/Announcements/Recognitions Mrs. Edith Lomax, Deacon/Church Clerk Special Music... The Golden Angels Choir Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus No. 292 The Scripture... Ms. Renita Smith Mark 11:1-9 The Prayer... Miss Destiny Lynch The Prayer Response... Choir/Congregation Sweet Hour of Prayer No. 332-4- -9-
The Stewardship Challenge/Prayer... Mrs. Julia Ann Stafford, Deacon Malachi 3:8-10 Wednesday, April 1, 2015 7:00 P.M. THE MUSICAL OFFERING/TITHES/OFFERINGS (Benevolence).... In Unison Psalm 24 KJV (MORTGAGE)... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation Praise Him! (Tithes/General)... Ushers/Deacons/Congregation What Shall I Render? The Offertory Prayer... Mr. Timothy Floyd, Deacon The Offertory Response...No. 559 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Hymn of Preparation...No. 105 THE OLD RUGGED CROSS The Sermon... Reverend Ulric Eley, Jr. Student Intern EVERYBODY OUGHT TO PRAISE THE LORD THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The Invitational Hymn...No. 103 Near the Cross The Silent Moment Presented by The Church School Also, the donation of candy and other goodies are requested. -8- The Benediction... Reverend Ulric Eley, Jr. The Choral Response... Choir/Congregation The Threefold Amen No. 553 The Postlude... Let the Church Say AMEN -5-
Announcements March 31 at 6:30 P.M. PASTOR AND PEOPLE ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE MEETING April 1 at 11:00 A.M. The Senior Citizens Ministry will meet April 1 at 7:00 P.M. CHURCH SCHOOL EASTER PROGRAM The Easter Miracle April 2 at 6:00 P.M. THE CHILDREN/YOUTH MASS CHOIR WILL REHEARSE April 2 at 6:00 P.M. The Male Chorus will rehearse April 2 at 6:00 P.M. The Ushers will meet April 2 at 6:00 P.M. WOMEN S DAY PLANNING MEETING April 2 at 6:30 P.M. The Children s Ministry will meet April 2 at 7:00 P.M. THE COMBINED CHOIR WILL REHEARSE April 4, 9:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. COMMUNITY DAY FAMILY AND FRIENDS WELCOME YOU! April 4, 10:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. EASTER EGG HUNT The Children s Ministry will travel to Maymont Park to enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt, fun and games. COME JOIN US!! See Andrea, Jaime, or Rev. Zee April 5 EASTER SUNDAY April 6 at 6:00 P.M. The Commission on Finance will meet April 6 at 7:00 P.M. Quarterly Church Meeting - BUSINESS OF IMPORTANCE April 8 at 11:00 A.M. SENIOR CITIZENS to travel to MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH, 8775 Mount Olive Avenue, Glen Allen, VA The Church Van will leave the church at 10:15 A.M. April 8 at 6:45 P.M. Bible Study April 8 at 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Praise April 9 at 6:00 P.M. The Male Chorus will rehearse April 11 at 8:30 A.M. Men s Fellowship Meeting Deep Run Park April 11, 9:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. DEACON HERBERT A. CRUSHSHON, JR. WALKATHON Deep Run Parkway Sponsors- Deacon s Ministry April 11 at 10:00 A.M. Tuckahoe Assoc Quarterly Meeting Tabernacle Bapt Ch. April 11 at 10:00 A.M. THE WOMEN S DAY CHOIR WILL REHEARSE April 11 at 11:00 A.M. THE CHORAL ENSEMBLE WILL REHEARSE April 13 at 6:30 P.M. Trustees Meeting April 14 at 7:00 P.M. THE WOMEN S DAY CHOIR WILL REHEARSE April 16 at 6:00 P.M. The Male Chorus will rehearse April 16 at 7:00 P.M. The Sanctuary Choir will rehearse April 18 at 8:30 A.M. Deacon s Meeting April 18 at 10:00 A.M. Deaconess Meeting April 18 at 12:00 NOON THE WOMEN S DAY CHOIR WILL REHEARSE April 19 at 2:30 P.M. VIRGINIA STATE BANQUET Multi-Purpose Building WORKERS NEEDED ESPECIALLY MEN April 19 at 3:00 P.M. Male Chorus Engagement-Antioch Bapt Church Matthews, VA April 20 at 6:00 P.M. The Commission on Finance will meet April 20 at 7:00 P.M. Women in Mission Ministry Meeting April 29 at 11:00 A.M. SENIOR CITIZENS to travel to FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 2700 Hanes Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222 May 3 REMAINING $50 DUE Men s Fellowship Sports Outing -6-2015 Women s Day Weekend LUNCHEON Honoring the Legacy of Legends, Trailblazers and Visionaries Saturday, April 25, 2015 12:00 NOON 2:30 P.M. Multi-Purpose Building - Tickets $20 - SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday, April 26, 2015 8:30 A.M. WOMEN S DAY SERVICE Sunday, April 26, 2015 ONE SERVICE - 10:00 A.M. Speaker Deacon Mary G. Herbin President, Women s Auxiliary Tuckahoe Baptist Association Member, St. James Baptist Church Blair Road WOMEN S DAY ASSESSMENT - $150.00 WOMEN S DAY ADVERTISEMENTS FULL PAGE $50 HALF PAGE $25 QUARTER PAGE $15 - BLANK AD BOOKLETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW - See Mrs. Norma Hudgins, Deacon, to obtain one today! -7-