Giving Up - Popularity | Matthew 21

Why would Jesus—King of kings—choose to ride into Jerusalem on a baby donkey? Why does He constantly take the hard way, the humble way, the narrow way? In this powerful Palm Sunday message, we explore what Jesus meant when He said “Enter through the narrow gate…” (Matthew 7:13) and how His life consistently modeled that difficult, unpopular path.Whether it was avoiding the crowds to pray, fasting in the wilderness, or rejecting cultural expectations, Jesus showed us again and again that the way to life isn’t always easy—but it is always worth it.We’ll talk about:The difference between being narrow-minded and choosing the narrow gateWhy the wide road is so tempting (and dangerous)How following Jesus often means doing what no one else is doingPractical ways we can walk the narrow path in our everyday lives💡 Key Quote: "Don’t do what everyone else is doing just because they’re doing it. Do what God is calling you to do—even if no one else is doing it."🙌 Challenge: Where in your life is God asking you to take the narrow road? What would it look like to let go of the popular choice and follow the path Jesus walked? 🔗 Links & Resources:Scripture reference: Matthew 7:13–14 (Bible Gateway)Blog post version of this messageLearn more about our church: The Well Church Keller