Palms to Thorns | Pastor Josh Morris | Gateway Church

Summary

This sermon contrasts Jesus' initial refusal to be crowned king with his eventual triumphant entry on Palm Sunday, drawing parallels to his decision to raise Lazarus from the dead. By examining John 6 and John 11, it highlights Jesus' empathy for human sorrow and his willingness to take on a path that would lead to his own suffering. The takeaway is that Jesus purposefully stepped into hardship out of love and compassion, mirroring the journey from celebratory palms to the eventual thorns of the cross.