# “Worshiping and Imitating Our Servant King” (Sermon)
Author: Dwight Gingrich
Author URL: https://dwightgingrich.com/author/dwight-gingrich
Published: 2021-03-28
Category: Bible Bites [Exegesis]
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Meta Title: "Worshiping and Imitating Our Servant King" (Sermon) • Dwight Gingrich Online
Meta Description: Jesus saw himself as both Son of Man (the Messiah-King of Daniel 7) and Suffering Servant (Isaiah 53). He invites our worship and imitation.
Tags: -Daniel 7, -Isaiah 53, -Matthew 16:21, -Matthew 17:22-23, -Matthew 20:17-34, -Matthew 21:1-11, -Psalm 118, -Zechariah 9:9, church leadership, Jesus' example, Messiah, Palm Sunday, service, Son of Man, Suffering Servant, worship
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URL: https://dwightgingrich.com/worshiping-imitating-servant-king

**I was invited to preach a Palm Sunday sermon today.** It was a blessing to meditate on the example of our Servant King. Perhaps if I share this here now, some of you will find it in time to watch it this evening–or sometime later during this special week of remembering our Lord’s suffering and death.

**Sermon Title:** Worshiping and Imitating Our Servant King

**Main Text:** Matthew 21:1-11 (Jesus’ Triumphal Entry)

**Supporting Texts:** Psalm 118; Isaiah 53; Daniel 7; Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 16:21; 17:22-23; 20:17-34

**Teaser:** Our world is full of images of power-hunger leaders, leaders who are willing to use even violence to hold onto power. Today we are going to see a King whose example sharply contrasts with such worldly rulers. His way of ruling should inspire both our worship and our imitation.

**I was blessed by the responses after the sermon,** including someone who shared an impromptu performance of Michael Card’s song [Ride On to Die](https://youtu.be/BV8yYYEaU0s).

I’ve excluded those responses here, to preserve privacy, but **your responses are welcome in the comments below!**

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