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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2025 · 23 MIN

479 | The King We Didn’t Expect: Luke 19 and the Upside-Down Kingdom

from The Daily Grind · host John Spencer

Thursday, April 3rd: In this powerful episode of The Daily Grind, John takes us through Luke 19, where Jesus redefines what it means to be a king. Instead of arriving in power and prestige, Jesus comes riding a donkey, weeping over a city that doesn't recognize its moment of grace. From Zacchaeus climbing a tree in Jericho to the flipping of tables in the temple, this chapter reveals the unexpected, disruptive, and deeply personal mission of Jesus. He comes to seek and save the lost—not reward the self-righteous. Through the parable of the minas, we're reminded that the King has entrusted us with influence, time, and relationships—and He will return to see what we’ve done with them. The triumphal entry looks like a celebration, but it’s laced with sorrow as Jesus weeps over hearts that won’t see Him. He doesn’t conquer with force, but with tears, truth, and a call to repentance. This episode asks the challenging question: Will we recognize Jesus when He comes—especially when He comes in ways we don’t expect? The King has come. He is still coming. And He will come again.Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.

Thursday, April 3rd: In this powerful episode of The Daily Grind, John takes us through Luke 19, where Jesus redefines what it means to be a king. Instead of arriving in power and prestige, Jesus comes riding a donkey, weeping over a city that doesn't recognize its moment of grace. From Zacchaeus climbing a tree in Jericho to the flipping of tables in the temple, this chapter reveals the unexpected, disruptive, and deeply personal mission of Jesus. He comes to seek and save the lost—not reward the self-righteous. Through the parable of the minas, we're reminded that the King has entrusted us with influence, time, and relationships—and He will return to see what we’ve done with them. The triumphal entry looks like a celebration, but it’s laced with sorrow as Jesus weeps over hearts that won’t see Him. He doesn’t conquer with force, but with tears, truth, and a call to repentance. This episode asks the challenging question: Will we recognize Jesus when He comes—especially when He comes in ways we don’t expect? The King has come. He is still coming. And He will come again.Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.

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