Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life Worship (Palm Sunday)
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Apr 1, 2026 Explores why Palm Sunday proclaims Jesus as king and why that recognition matters for knowing and being changed by him. Traces the messianic-king motif across culture and warns against false rulers that enslave. Highlights Jesus’ humble, sacrificial kingship and practical responses of worship, obedience, and expectant trust.
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Jesus Fulfills Messianic King Expectations
- Palm Sunday shows Jesus is the true messianic king by crowds quoting Psalm 118 and invoking the Davidic hope.
- Keller links this to a universal human longing for a returning king present in legends from Arthur to modern fantasy.
Family Memory Shows Messianic Longing Can Be Dangerous
- Keller recalls his Italian grandfather's admiration for Mussolini as an example of dangerous messianic longing.
- He uses this family memory to show how craving a savior-king can enable tyranny when misdirected.
We Still Crown Something As Our King
- C.S. Lewis argued that if societies forbid honoring a king, they will idolize celebrities or money instead.
- Keller concludes spiritually we still need a sovereign because whatever we live for becomes our lord.
