Comments on: Why the change in the crowd? http://eclecticchristian.com/2009/04/01/why-the-change-in-the-crowd/ Learning to appreciate the many different facets of Christianity Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:50:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Eclectic Christian http://eclecticchristian.com/2009/04/01/why-the-change-in-the-crowd/#comment-820 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:58:01 +0000 http://eclecticchristian.com/?p=931#comment-820 Good point Ron,

I think what I was trying to communicate is that we examine our own hearts and motivations first.

Mike

]]> By: Ron http://eclecticchristian.com/2009/04/01/why-the-change-in-the-crowd/#comment-819 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:18:32 +0000 http://eclecticchristian.com/?p=931#comment-819 Good insight here. I have thought before about this, but not as clearly as you expressed. One thing you said at the end bothers me a little and you aren’t alone in doing this. I hear people who want to make changes in the Church try to put all opposition on the side of the Pharisees and all those who want the change on Jesus side. It depends what the change is. Jesus was challenging the very core of the Pharisees belief and their existence. He is replacing the Law with all it’s ordinances and life style basically with the radical change of being redeemed by grace through faith. Most of the change people try to effect in the present day church are changes of methods, style or tools. Sure there is always resistance to change, but I think we are off base to call the Elders or whoever, pharisees just because they don’t agree with us. Also how many of us when they are trying to get a change act like Jesus?

]]> By: Eclectic Christian http://eclecticchristian.com/2009/04/01/why-the-change-in-the-crowd/#comment-815 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 02:42:34 +0000 http://eclecticchristian.com/?p=931#comment-815 Thanks for commenting Matt. I have heard this preached well once. But it makes so much more sense than the fickle crowd theory.

]]> By: Matt http://eclecticchristian.com/2009/04/01/why-the-change-in-the-crowd/#comment-814 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:30:26 +0000 http://eclecticchristian.com/?p=931#comment-814 Thanks so much for this insight on this passage. It will definitely help with my sermon tomorrow. One thing that I would note is that in John 12:42-43, some of the authorities did believe Jesus but chose to give into the political benefits rather than the spiritual benefits of following him. This does give a shade of fickleness on the side of some of the authorities who ultimately succumb to the whims of the world. Keep in mind that many who shouted Hosanna were hoping for a revolt against Rome, not the Savior on the cross. In light of different crowds, there were probably still some in the second crowd who were palm wavers before that did not leave the city for the night.

]]> By: mikelioso http://eclecticchristian.com/2009/04/01/why-the-change-in-the-crowd/#comment-813 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:48:05 +0000 http://eclecticchristian.com/?p=931#comment-813 Good post! I have nothing to add and nothing to subtract.

]]> By: Eclectic Christian http://eclecticchristian.com/2009/04/01/why-the-change-in-the-crowd/#comment-812 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:50:30 +0000 http://eclecticchristian.com/?p=931#comment-812 Sure as long as I can do the same for you. :)

]]> By: willohroots http://eclecticchristian.com/2009/04/01/why-the-change-in-the-crowd/#comment-811 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:37:01 +0000 http://eclecticchristian.com/?p=931#comment-811 Thanks, Mike, great post. We simplify the past too much, all jews, all scribes. yesterday was as complicated and fractional as today. i keep meaning to ask, can I put a link at willohroots to you? I would appreciate it.

]]> By: Cynthia http://eclecticchristian.com/2009/04/01/why-the-change-in-the-crowd/#comment-803 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:11:39 +0000 http://eclecticchristian.com/?p=931#comment-803 I truly appreciate your comments Mike! You have interesting insights and often spur me off in a direction I had not thought of!

]]> By: Eclectic Christian http://eclecticchristian.com/2009/04/01/why-the-change-in-the-crowd/#comment-801 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:37:08 +0000 http://eclecticchristian.com/?p=931#comment-801 Hey Cynthia,

Too funny, I was commenting on your blog at virtually the same time you were commenting on mine.

]]> By: Cynthia http://eclecticchristian.com/2009/04/01/why-the-change-in-the-crowd/#comment-800 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:51:31 +0000 http://eclecticchristian.com/?p=931#comment-800 I loved this! Once again this shows the importance of knowing textual context and giving time for serious study (vs reading) of scripture. You are right. So many times pastors use this particular story to point out the fickleness of human beings. Thank you for re-posting this.It was a blessing.

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