Palm Sunday: The Temptation of Jesus
Pastor Mimi's Palm Sunday sermon connected Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem with the beginning of his ministry, specifically focusing on the temptation in the wilderness after his baptism. She highlighted that Jesus' 40-day fast prepared him for his mission and that the three temptations he faced – physical (turning stones to bread), mental (testing God's protection), and spiritual (worshipping Satan for worldly power) – represent the core challenges all humans encounter. Pastor Mimi emphasized that Satan, not God, is the tempter, and that Jesus resisted by using scripture. She concluded by stressing that overcoming temptation requires first submitting to God, and encouraged reflection on Jesus' final week leading to his resurrection, the ultimate victory over temptation and death.
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
Sunday Service: April 13, 2025 • Pastor Mimi Kim at HOPE Church in Clarksville, MD