The King We Misunderstood: Jesus, Our King | Lakeside Church at Lake Oconee

Palm Sunday looked like a victory, but it revealed a misunderstanding.In Week 2 of Our King, we see a crowd celebrating Jesus as King, shouting “Hosanna!” and welcoming Him into Jerusalem. But while they recognized Him as King, they misunderstood the kind of King He came to be.They wanted power. Jesus came with a purpose. He didn’t come to take a throne... He came to lay down His life. Through the powerful imagery of Jesus as the Good Shepherd, we’re reminded that He doesn’t lead like earthly kings. He knows His people, protects them, and willingly steps in front of danger for them. This message challenges us to examine our own hearts: Are we truly following Jesus… or just the version of Him we prefer?Because the King we expected might offer comfort, but the King we need gave everything so we could truly live.