Introduction

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen Covey
Business book published in 1989
Chapter 2 is entitled “Beginning With The End In Mind” the title for today’s message.
The Triumphal Entry as a microcosm
What is a microcosm?
Holy Week as a microcosm of a calling of God
We all have callings.
It is important to begin with the end in mind when we are called.

1) The Triumphal Entry As a Microcosm

What are your “callings?”
Why is it important to begin with the end in mind once called?
We believe that it all ends well for those who put their trust in Jesus
We win, it’s just a matter of time.

2) The Cost of a Calling

Initial Joy: John 12:12-17
Unbelief: John 12:37-40
Sacrifice and Humility: John 13:6-7
Betrayal: John 13:21 and John 13:36-38
Remembering our Foundation: John 14: 1-4, John 14:6 and John14:14-17
Opposition: John 15:18-19
Victory: John 16:5-7

3) What is the End We Need to Keep in Mind?

Peace and blessing in this life
His promise never to forsake us.
His promise to be an always accessible help in our time of need
His promise of eternal life

Conclusion

The Good Friday Service walked us through this microcosm.
It showed us what it meant to be a “child of God”
It was an exclamation mark on what it means to be a servant of the “Most High God”
It made us think of what it means to be part of the “Royal Priesthood.
It showed us that we are “Ambassadors of God.”
It showed us what it means to be called!