1. Jerusalem, temple, and king, all three bespoke of Yahweh’s kingship, as well as of His Kingdom and presence on earth and all the blessings bound up with it.
  2. On Good Friday, poetic justice is satisfied. Poetic mercy is all which remains.
  3. On this Maundy Thursday, in particular, let the “for you” of Christ’s gifts dominate.
  4. Out there the instincts to protect yourself from embarrassment, ridicule, and rejection can easily overcome you as they did Peter. Our only hope is in Peter’s Lord.

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