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This Sunday morning marks the first Sunday in the season of Lent, a season in which Christians have focused on preparation and repentance, in anticipation of the celebrations of Good Friday and Easter. This year we will be reflecting on the stories in Mark during the week leading up to Jesus' death and resurrection. This begins with Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. By riding into town as he does, Jesus is making a statement about who he is - the promised Messiah - and calling on everyone to respond. As Jesus proclaimed his identity and mission to Jerusalem that day, so he proclaims it to us today. Will the mission and identity of our lives be tied to Jesus or resist him?
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God continues to speak to his prophet by confirming the words he spoke just before this. These verses contain many woes for those who...
