INTRODUCTION
In the power of authority Jesus Christ cleansed the Temple, but in the beauty of humility we see the true kingship of Jesus. Jesus had just healed blind Bartimaeus and was on His way to Jerusalem. Jesus' earthly ministry was rapidly drawing to an end. The day the world had long awaited was at hand, and yet it would come and pass without most of the world knowing who had walked among them.

The King Revealed
The Jews had fully expected Jesus to announce His kingship and come riding into Jerusalem on a great white horse. This was, however, not to be the case. Although He did not appear with sword in hand to put down the dominance of the hated Romans, He did come riding into the city on the colt of a donkey that had not been ridden before.

To Whom Revealed
The initial mission of Jesus was to reveal Himself to the Jews. This He did on several occasions. When Jesus sent His disciples forth to heal the sick, He commanded them not to go into any city of the Gentiles or Samaritans, but to go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. (See Matthew 10:5-7). Again Jesus restated His mission to the Syrophenician woman when she appealed to Him for the healing of her sick daughter. Jesus' reply to her was, "I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel" (Matthew 15:24). Shortly before He was to be crucified, Jesus tried to reveal Himself to His disciples. ( See John 14:8-9). Although He came first to the lost sheep of Israel, He did not exclude the lost sheep of the Gentiles. Jesus made this clear to His disciples (John 10:16). Evidence that Jesus was concerned about the non-Jews is seen in His conversation with the woman of Samaria at Jacob's well. (See John 4:25-26). Jesus took time to reveal Himself even to the hated Samaritans. He takes time to reveal Himself today to "whosoever will".

How Revealed
Before the Cross, Jesus revealed Himself to hungry hearts by His physical presence, and by encouraging them to study the teaching of the prophets. (See John 5:39)
1 Revelation by the Word. Scriptural proof of a doctrine is essential. Often people make statements such as, "I believe" or " I think". With the revelation of Jesus at stake, the church cannot deal with immortal souls on weak foundations of "I believe" and "I think". Man's experience with God must be founded on what the Word of God says.
2 Revelation by the Spirit. Jesus told the woman at the well, "God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in Spirit and in truth" (John 4:24). In reference to the Holy Ghost, Jesus further said, "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth" (John 16:13). To really know who Jesus is, one must be led by the Spirit (Romans 8:14).
3 Revelation by the lives of believers. There is a great responsibility placed upon the Christian. He must live his life carefully and prayerfully because his life is the only Bible that some people will ever read. When one says, "I am a Christian," he has announced that he is attempting to be like Christ, and the world has every right to expect him to be different. Many souls have been led into the fullness of God's plan of salvation because someone lived a life that reflected Christ to the lost.

Why Revealed
Since the fall of Adam, man has needed the Savior. While pronouncing judgment upon Adam and Eve, God gave the first sign of Messianic foreshadowing. (See Genesis 3:15). Here God spoke of the Cross--the only way that Christ could truly be revealed to the world. When the Messiah finally came, it was needful that He also be revealed. What good was the Savior if no one knew Him. His indentity was necessary to bring men into fellowship with God. It was imperative that the Jews recognize and acknowledge Jesus directed to them could not have been more pointed in this regard. (See John 8:24). Further evidence of this essential revelation is seen in John 8:28 which says, "Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall he know that I am he". A clear revelation of Jesus Christ as the great "I AM," and of His place in the plan of God is vital to one's relationship with Him! (See Exodus 3:14; John 8:58).

The King Rejected
As Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem the crowd began to spread their garments and tree branches in the path for Him to pass over--an act befitting the entrance of a king into a city. As they ran before Him and after Him they were crying, "Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord" (Mark 11:9). How ironic that the crowd would be worked up into such a frenzy! The great tragedy here is that the same crowd who cried, "Hosanna," would in just a few days begin to cry , "Crucify Him!".

By Whom Rejected
The initial rejection of Jesus was by the Jewish people. Jesus wept over Jerusalem because the people of the city had rejected Him. He came that men "might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly" (John 10:10), but the Life-giver was spurned. Not only was Jesus rejected by the Jews, He was also rejected by the Gentiles, and He is still rejected by many people today. When the subject of rejection comes up, we are inclined to feel it only involves the Jews and the Gentile sinners. This is not always the case, however. Many so-called Christians reject the Lord every day.

Why Rejected
Why would any member of the human family reject Christ? This question can probably never be answered adequately. It makes no sense at all to reject One so kind and loving, and yet it happens. Perhaps Jesus gave us the best insight to the reason why some reject Him. (See John 3:19).There are many who will not accept the fullness of the Scriptures, and yet they do not consider themselves to be evil. Perhaps Jesus best demonstrated this in His conversation with the rich, young ruler. When the young man inquired about the requirements for eternal life, Jesus told him to sell his possessions and give the proceeds to the poor. There are many religious people who reject Christ because they do not choose to be associated with His name. Jesus said, "And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake"(Mark 13:13).

The Price of Rejection
Suffering and heartache seem to be the constant companions of those who reject Christ. Little does one realize when he rejects Christ that "the mills of God may grind slowly, but they grind exceedingly fine". There is no reason for anyone to reject the Lord. In the judgment of all the earth no excuse will stand.

The King of Kings
When Jesus comes to the earth the second time it will be a public appearance with power and great glory. (See Revelation 1:7). When Jesus made the triumphant entry into Jerusalem, it was on a lowly donkey. When He returns as King of kings, He will be riding on a white horse.

The Blood
Throughout the ages there have been individuals who have rejected the blood of Christ. However, there seemed to be blood everywhere Jesus went after His entry into Jerusalem. In Gethsemane He sweat "as it were great drops of blood". In Pilate's hall He bled from the gashes made by the whip. The crown of thorns sent blood trickling down into His beard. On the cross, blood came from His wounds, and in death, blood and water flowed from His side. When Jesus comes as King of kings, He will come clothed with a vesture dipped in blood. (See Revelation 19:13). Those who have rejected Him will see the blood and know its true meaning, but it will be too late. The blood of Jesus Christ is an inescapable element of salvation or condemnation that all men must accept or reject.

The Army
When Jesus was rejected, He stood alone. However, when He returns as the conquering King, He will be followed by armies on white horses. This army can be none other than the raptured church that will return with King Jesus when He comes to establish His kingdom on this earth.

SUMMARY
When Jesus revealed Himself to the world, He came as humbly as was possible. He came in humility and was rejected. When He comes the second time, however, it will be with power. He came to the world in love and mercy. When He comes the second time it will be in judgement.