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Jesus Wants Us to Know

Luke 19:41–48 (ESV)

Pastor Scott Berglin

October 25, 2026

God from Luke’s Eyes to Yours

The Heart of the Message

Jesus Wants Us to Know What Matters to Him—and to Live Accordingly.

As Jesus approaches Jerusalem, He weeps because the people have missed what makes for peace and failed to recognize the significance of His coming. Then He enters the temple and confronts the ways people have lost sight of its purpose: connecting with God through prayer, worship, teaching, and service.

Pastor Scott draws these moments together to challenge us to pay attention when God is at work, put God and others first, and let His Word guide our decisions. Church is not simply a building or a social gathering; it is a place where people can belong, connect with the Lord, and grow in understanding Him.

"But they did not know the things that make for peace."

LUKE 19:42

Jesus wants us to recognize what matters to Him, understand His priorities, and allow His Word to shape how we live.

The Sermon Points

01 · HIS THINGS

His Things

LUKE 19:42, 47

Jesus weeps over Jerusalem because the people have missed the things that make for peace. They had been given what they needed to recognize God's work, yet their priorities and expectations kept them from seeing what was right in front of them.

Pastor Scott reminds us that everything belongs to God—our relationships, families, opportunities, and resources. When we remember that the people in our lives are His, our perspective changes. Rather than making ourselves the center, we begin to see how we can serve, guide, protect, encourage, and love others.

The question is not simply whether something serves our preferences, but whether it reflects God's priorities and leads toward peace.

Personal Application

Are my priorities aligned with what matters to God?
Am I treating the people in my life as gifts entrusted to me?
Does my behavior build peace or contribute to division?
Where might I be so focused on my own agenda that I am missing what God wants me to see?

KEY THOUGHT

When we understand that everything belongs to God, we begin to live according to His priorities.

02 · WHEN HE IS ON THE SCENE

When He Is on the Scene

LUKE 19:44 | PROVERBS 9:9–11

God is always present, but there are moments when He calls us to recognize something He is doing and respond. Jesus entered Jerusalem at a significant moment, yet many people failed to recognize Him and the importance of His visitation.

Pastor Scott challenges us to consider whether we are spiritually attentive. Just as our phones alert us to appointments and important events, we should cultivate an awareness of the Holy Spirit's leading. Are we paying attention when God prompts us to make a difficult decision, serve someone, change direction, or take a step of faith?

Proverbs 9:9–11 connects wisdom and understanding with knowing the Lord. Wisdom begins with Him; we grow in insight as we listen to Him rather than relying only on our own assumptions.

Personal Application

Am I paying attention to the Holy Spirit's leading?
Do I recognize when God may be calling me to act?
Am I willing to make a difficult decision when faithfulness requires it?
Do I seek wisdom from God before relying on my own understanding?

KEY THOUGHT

When God calls us to respond, we need to be attentive enough to recognize the moment and willing enough to follow.

03 · PUTTING GOD AND OTHERS FIRST

How to Put God and Others First

LUKE 19:45 | ISAIAH 56:7

When Jesus enters the temple, He confronts the misuse of a place intended for prayer and worship. He declares that His house should be a house of prayer, but the people have turned it into a place of exploitation.

Pastor Scott emphasizes that the purpose of the church is to help people connect with God through prayer, worship, teaching, and service. Drawing from Isaiah 56:7, he highlights God's desire for His house to welcome all people. The church should be a place where people can come, belong, and grow in their relationship with the Lord.

The issue is not simply removing wrongdoing; it is restoring the purpose of the house. The church must confront sin while continuing to welcome people who need a place to connect with God.

Personal Application

Do I help people feel welcomed and valued in our church?
Am I putting people ahead of personal preferences or convenience?
Does my involvement help others connect with God?
Am I contributing to a church culture centered on prayer, worship, truth, and service?

KEY THOUGHT

The church exists to help people belong and connect with the Lord. We must protect that purpose and make room for all people.

04 · HIS WORD

His Word Can Hold Any Weight

LUKE 19:48

As Jesus teaches in the temple, the people hang on His words. Pastor Scott uses this response to emphasize the importance of allowing Scripture to guide every area of life.

God's Word is trustworthy and sufficient to guide our decisions, relationships, priorities, and actions. Our interpretations and communication may be imperfect, so we must remain humble, keep learning, and continually return to Scripture.

Instead of reacting according to our own assumptions or insisting that others follow our personal preferences, we should test our thinking against God's Word. We do not need to understand everything before we faithfully act on what God has already made clear.

Personal Application

Am I allowing Scripture to shape my decisions?
Do I evaluate my reactions and opinions in light of God's Word?
Am I willing to be corrected when my actions do not align with Scripture?
Do I spend time learning about God through His Word, rather than simply looking for answers that suit me?

KEY THOUGHT

God's Word can guide the weightiest decisions of our lives. We are called to listen, trust, and follow.

Overall Commentary & Application

Am I paying attention to what Jesus wants me to know?

Jesus' tears over Jerusalem reveal the sadness of missing what God is doing. His actions in the temple reveal the importance of restoring God's priorities. His teaching reminds us that we need to keep learning, listening, and allowing His Word to guide us.

Pastor Scott brings this message into everyday life with several challenges:

Recognize What Belongs to God

Our relationships, resources, and opportunities are entrusted to us. We are called to use them in ways that honor Him.

Pay Attention to God's Leading

Don't become so distracted by your plans, preferences, or expectations that you miss an opportunity to respond faithfully.

Put People First

The church is meant to be a place where people can belong and connect with God. Our actions should reflect that purpose.

Let Scripture Shape Your Decisions

We don't need to have every answer before we obey what God has already shown us.

Pastor Scott's closing challenge is particularly personal: What does God want you to know right now? It may be something you need to understand, a question you need to bring to Him, a decision you need to make, or a situation in which you need to change how you respond.

The goal is not simply to know more about God. It is to recognize His priorities, listen to His direction, and grow in our relationship with Him.

Key Takeaways

01. God's Priorities Should Become Our Priorities. What matters to Him should shape how we live and treat others.

02. Peace Matters More Than Personal Preference. Consider whether your actions are building peace or creating division.

03. Spiritual Awareness Requires Attention. God may be calling you to respond, and you need to be willing to recognize the moment.

04. Wisdom Begins with the Lord. Seek His perspective instead of assuming your own understanding is sufficient.

05. The Church Is a Place for All People. We should help others feel welcomed, valued, and able to connect with God.

06. Scripture Belongs at the Center of Our Decisions. God's Word should guide our relationships, choices, and behavior.

07. Knowing God Is the Goal. The purpose of Scripture, teaching, worship, and fellowship is not simply to gain information, but to grow in our knowledge of Him.