Introduction

Jesus of Nazareth. You’ve heard the name. Maybe you’ve sung it in a hymn or read it in a headline. But in this week’s Jerusalem Today broadcast, the story took on new depth. It wasn’t just about miracles and messages. It was about power, confrontation, sacrifice—and something even more unbelievable: resurrection.

Part One: The Arrival and Uprising

Jesus entered Jerusalem riding a donkey. Not a war horse. A donkey. And the people cheered. They shouted "Hosanna!" like he was already their king. He didn't stop them. That moment felt planned, almost prophetic. Then came Monday—he flipped tables in the temple, scattering animals and coins, declaring it a house of prayer. Not business. Not greed. A bold move. He knew it would provoke the leaders. He did it anyway.

Part Two: The Showdown

Tuesday, he took on the Pharisees. Publicly. Bluntly. He called out their hypocrisy. Their love for rituals, not justice. Their obsession with appearance, not truth. The crowd loved it. The leaders didn’t. He was stripping their religion back to its roots. Not law, but love. Not control, but mercy.

Part Three: The Cross and the Questions

Then came the cross. Brutal. Undeniable. But even there, Jesus seemed in control. No resistance. Just purpose. The curtain tore. The sky darkened. And rumors began: an empty tomb. A resurrection. Conflicting reports. A Roman guard now mysteriously wealthy. A woman, Mary, claiming to have seen Jesus alive.

Takeaways

  • Jesus didn’t just speak truth—he lived it, even unto death.
  •  The resurrection claim isn’t weak—it’s wild, but consistent.
  •  People don’t die for lies. The disciples stood by their story.
  • If it’s true, then Jesus really is who he claimed to be—God.
  • If he rose, then hope is alive. And nothing stays the same.