John 3:16 Marketing Network Giveaway-Blog-Hop May 7-May 14, 2012

 

Welcome to the 1st John 3:16 Giveaway Blog Hop! As one of the members of this great network of Christian Authors, I am excited to participate in this event! We have come together this week to showcase our books and to give you, our readers, a chance to win some great prizes as you "hop" from blog to blog. 


A different prize is offered at each blog site (no purchase necessary). 


However, if you want to win one of two Kindles that the network is giving away, the only requirement is that you sign up for the John 3:16 ezine newsletter (Located at the top right side column of this site, the John 3:16 blog site).

  See official rules here. 

At the other blogs, authors may require that you leave a comment (and a valid email address) so they may contact you if you win a prize offered on their blog site. 


May I also suggest that you show your love and appreciation to each blog host by either following them on Twitter, or "liking" them on Facebook or even subscribing to their blog (or joining). It won't help your odds of winning a prize but I know each author would be thrilled and very encouraged! 


In addition to signing up for the John 3:16 Ezine, by clicking on the book cover for Taste and See (below), you can receive the FREE Kindle book. Taste and See is an anthology of first chapters by over sixty of our authors.

Notice on the upper right-hand column, we have a mobile app for the blog hop. Download the app on your Smartphone and you can hop from blog to blog via your iPhone or Android! 

FREE


Sunday and Monday, May 13 and May 14.
Click here to download your free copy

Tell your friends about the John 3:16 Giveaway Blog Hop!

I want to personally thank our Kindle Sponsors for making it possible to offer two free Kindles as part of our Blog Hop. They are:

Deborah McCarragher,  Joy Hannabass, RoseMcCauley,

Elaine Cooper, Amanda Stephen, Tom Blubaugh,

Paulette Harper, Theresa Franklin, Susan Craft,
Carol Brown, Lynn Dove, Martin Roth, 
Saundra Dalton-Smith, Katherine Harms, 
Heather Bixler, Lorilyn Roberts, Laura Davis, 
Bob Saffrin, Sid Frost, Sammie Chandler and

Donna Dawson.  

It's going to be a great week of fun! Just click on the links below to go from blog to blog! Happy hoppin'! Blog Hop Participants:

1. Lorilyn Roberts (John 3:16 Network Blog) – http://john316mn.blogspot.com/
2. Lynn Dove – Word Salt (Host blog) - http://wordsalt.wordpress.com/
3. Laura J. Davis - http://interviewsandreviews.blogspot.com/
4. Paulette Harper - http://www.pauletteharperjohnson.blogspot.com/
5. Carol A. Brown - http://connectwithcarolbrown.blogspot.com/
6. April Gardner - http://www.aprilwgardner.com/
7. Sue Russell – http://www.suerussellsblog.blogspot.com/
8. Thomas Blubaugh - http://tomblubaugh.net/
9. Susan F. Craft – http://historicalfictionalightintime.blogspot.com/
10. Heather Bixler – http://heatherbixler.com/
11. Joy Hannabass – http://splashesofjoy.wordpress.com/
12. Deborah Bateman - http://www.DeborahHBateman.com
13. Kimberley Payne - http://www.fitforfaith.blogspot.com/
14. Rose McCauley – http://www.rosemccauley.blogspot.com
15. Lisa Lickel - http://livingourfaithoutloud.blogspot.com/
16. Alice J. Wisler - http://www.alicewisler.blogspot.com/
17. Amanda Stephan - http://www.thepriceoftrust.com/
18. Saundra Dalton – http://gracetolivefree.blogspot.com/
19. Tracy Krauss - http://www.tracykraussexpressionexpress.com/
20. Ashley Wintters - http://ashleyschristianbookreviews.blogspot.com/
21. Deborah McCarragher - http://www.godmissionpossible.blogspot.com/
22. Lorilyn Roberts - http://lorilynroberts.blogspot.com/
23. Anita Estes - http://anita-thoughtsonchristianity.blogspot.com/
24. Martin Roth – http://www.military-orders.com
25. Janet Perez Eckles - http://www.janetperezeckles.com/blog
26. Kenneth Winters – http://www.lostcrownofcolonnade.com/
27. Eddie Snipes – http://www.eddiesnipes.com/
28. Diane Tatum - http://tatumlight-tatumsthoughts4today.blogspot.com/
29. Janalyn Voigt - http://janalynvoigt.com/
30. Alberta Sequeira – http://www.albertasequeira.wordpress.com/
31. Tammy Hill – http://tammyhillbooks.blogspot.com/p/blog-hop.html
32. Marcia Laycock – http://www.writer-lee.blogspot.com/
33. Julie Saffrin - http://juliesaffrin.com/category/blog/
34. Nike Chillemi - http://nikechillemi.wordpress.com/
35. Elaine Marie Cooper - http://wp.me/PVo1a-1vM
36. Sidney W. Frost - http://bit.ly/JsqrVa
37. Jairus B. King – http://bit.ly/JsqrVa
38. Bill Burt - http://kotbooks.blogspot.com/
39. Kathy Eberly - http://authorkathyeberly.blogspot.com/
40. Bob Saffrin - http://bobsaffrin.com/
41. Theresa Franklin - http://theresa-lifesjourney.blogspot.com/
42. Ray Lincoln - http://blog.raywlincoln.com/
43. Lilly Maytree - http://www.lillymaytree.blogspot.com/
44. Yvonne Pat Wright - http://bit.ly/LzjzcL 
45. Pauline Creeden - http://fatfreefaith.blogspot.com/
46. Katherine Harms - http://livingontilt.wordpress.com
47. Brenda Wood - http://heartfeltdevotionals.wordpress.com/
48. Deborah Malone - http://deborahsbutterflyjourney.blogspot.com/
49. Melissa Main – http://www.mainwriters.com/
50. Kevin Main - http://mainchristianbooks.com/
51. Sandy Humphrey - http://www.kidscandoit.com/blog/
52. Felice Gerwitz - http://www.writingandpublishingblog.com/
53. Hallee Bridgeman - http://www.bridgemanfamily.com/hallee
54. Lisa Mills - http://www.authorlisamills.com/blog/

Now that you have visited all 55 author blogs, please leave a comment below. Tell us what you think! And check back on May 13 for another freebie on this site (it's a surprise)!

John 316 Marketing Network Bloghop, 55 Authors

JOHN 3:16 MARKETING NETWORK BLOGHOP Dear Prospective Blog Hopper: Don't miss out on this unique opportunity between May 7 and May 14. Visit all fifty- five author/blogger blogs, follow your favorites, and check out the free gifts at each site. May 7 through May 14 ONLY! PLUS, If you sign up for the John 3:16 Ezine between May 7 and May 14, you will be entered into a drawing for two free Kindles. Share with  your contacts on Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking sites!

Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display Visit over 50 blogs and win prizes including TWO FREE KINDLES! For More Information Meet Our Sponsors! Deborah McCarragher, Joy Hannabass, Rose McCauley, Elaine Cooper, Amanda Stephen, Tom Blubaugh, Paulette Harper, Theresa Franklin, Susan Craft, Carol Brown Lynn Dove, Martin Roth, Saundra Dalton-Smith, Katherine Harms, Heather Bixler, Lorilyn Roberts Laura Davis, Bob Saffrin, Sid Frost, Sammie Chandler and Donna Dawson Meet Our Blog Hop Hosts 1.Lorilyn Roberts (John 3:16 Marketing Network Blog) 2 .Lynn Dove - Word Salt (Host blog) Meet Our Blog Hop Participants 3. Laura J. Davis 4. Paulette Harper 5. Carol A. Brown 6. April Gardner 7. Sue Russell 8. Thomas Blubaugh 9. Susan F. Craft 10. Heather Bixler 11. Joy Hannabass 12. Deborah Bateman 13. Kimberley Payne 14. Rose Mccauley 15. Lisa Lickel 16. Alice J. Wisler 17. Amanda Stephan 18. Saundra Dalton 19. Tracy Krauss 20. Ashley Wintters 21. Deborah McCarragher 22. Lorilyn Roberts 23. Anita Estes 24. Martin Roth 25. Janet Perez Eckles 26. Kenneth Winters 27. Eddie Snipes 28. Diane Tatum 29. Janalyn Voight 30. Alberta Sequeira 31. Tammy Hill 32. Marcia Laycock 33. Julie Saffrin 34. Nike Chillemi 35. Elaine Marie Cooper 36. Sidney W. Frost 37. Jairus B. King 38. Bill Burt 39. Kathy Eberly 40. Bob Saffrin 41. Theresa Franklin 42. Ray Lincoln 43. Lilly Maytree 44. Valerie King 45. Yvonne Pat Wright 46. Pauline Creeden 47. Katherine Harms 48. Brenda Wood 49. Deborah Malone 50. Melissa Main 51. Kevin Main 52. Sandy Humphrey 53. Felice Gerwitz 54. Hallee Bridgeman 55. Lisa Mills LOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION IN THE FUTURE

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BLOG HOP COMING -- May 7 to May 14, WIN LOTS OF PRIZES

John 3:16 Marketing Network Blog Hop (Contest) Official Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER

GRAND PRIZES

One of two Kindle e-book Readers (Value: approx. $80.00 (U.S.) each.) Book(s), and miscellaneous items offered at each participating blog – entrants must check each blog for specific details).

The Grand Prizes sponsored by the following authors:

Deborah McCarragher, Joy Hannabass, RoseMcCauley, Elaine Cooper, Amanda Stephen, Tom Blubaugh, Paulette Harper, Theresa Franklin, Susan Craft, Carol Brown, Lynn Dove, Martin Roth, Saundra Dalton-Smith, Katherine Harms, Heather Bixler, Lorilyn Roberts, Laura Davis, Bob Saffrin, Sid Frost, Sammie Chandler, Donna Dawson

Blog Hop Hosts

.            Lorilyn Roberts (John 3:16 Marketing Network Blog)

            Lynn Dove – Word Salt (Host blog)

Blog Hop Participants
(links will be added on May 7)

Blog Hop Participants:

1.            Lorilyn Roberts (John 3:16 Marketing Network Blog)

2.            Lynn Dove – Word Salt (Host blog)

3.            Laura J. Davis

4.            Paulette Harper

5.            Carol A. Brown

6.            April Gardner

7.            Sue Russell

8.            Thomas Blubaugh

9.            Susan F. Craft

10.          Heather Bixler

11.          Joy Hannabass

12.          Deborah Bateman

13.          Kimberley Payne

14.          Rose Mccauley

15.          Lisa Lickel

16.          Alice J. Wisler

17.          Amanda Stephan

18.          Saundra Dalton

19.          Tracy Krauss

20.          Ashley Wintters

21.          Deborah McCarragher

22.          Lorilyn Roberts

23.          Anita Estes

24.          Martin Roth

25.          Janet Perez Eckles

26.          Kenneth Winters

27.          Eddie Snipes

28.          Diane Tatum

29.          Janalyn Voight

30.          Alberta Sequeira

31.          Tammy Hill

32.          Marcia Laycock

33.          Julie Saffrin

34.          Nike Chillemi

35.          Elaine Marie Cooper

36.          Sidney W. Frost

37.          Jairus B. King

38.          Bill Burt

39.          Kathy Eberly

40.          Bob Saffrin

41.          Theresa Franklin

42.          Ray Lincoln

43.          Lilly Maytree

44.          Valerie King

45.          Yvonne Pat Wright

46.          Pauline Creeden

47.          Katherine Harms

48.          Brenda Wood

49.          Deborah Malone

50.          Melissa Main

51.          Kevin Main

52.          Sandy Humphrey

53.          Felice Gerwitz

54.          Hallee Bridgeman

55.          Lisa Mills

We are a Christian Network of up-and-coming as well as established authors. By signing up for the John 3:16 Email Newsletter through this blog hop promotion, you, the reader, will be kept up to date on new p-published and e-published books, as well as future opportunities to participate in promotions for free books, Kindles, et cetera.

We hope you will see the value in connecting as a reader with the John 3:16 Marketing Network. We also hope to implement a new feature for our authors. Readers will be given the opportunity to help our authors make their pre-published books better by providing feedback to them as a Beta reader. More information will be provided as this option is incorporated into our expanding network of authors and readers.

How to enter: You may enter the Blog Hop Contest at the John 3:16 Marketing Network Blog Site, http://john316mn.blogspot.com, and/or any of the other participating blogs. All the participating blogs will be listed on this blog May 7 through May 14 when the Blog Hop starts.

All you have to do is sign up to receive our John 3:16 Email Newsletter. (Located on the top right side column of this blog). You will only be able to enter your name and email once on the list.

Please note: Some blogs may only offer supplemental prizes and not the sign-up for the John 3:16 Email Newsletter. In order to be eligible for a Kindle prize, we need your email to contact you if you are a winner.

Check individual sites for further details.

Terms and Conditions

1.      By submitting an entry, you fully and unconditionally agree to and accept these Official Rules.

2.      Blog Hop Contest entries are limited to the United States and Canada and are void where prohibited. All federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations apply. Subject to any governmental approval that may be required, Sponsor reserves the right to, without prior notice and at any time, terminate the Blog Hop Contest, in whole or in part, or modify the Blog Hop Contest in any way, should any factor interfere with its proper conduct as contemplated by these Official Rules. The Blog Hop Contest will begin on May 7^th, 2012 and will continue until May 14^th, 2012. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion, to cancel the Blog Hop Contest in its entirety, or only the online portion, if it becomes technically corrupted or because of non-authorized human intervention.

3.      Eligibility.Must be at least 18 years old to enter. No purchase is necessary. Blog Hop Contest is open only to legal residents of the United States and Canada. A purchase does not enhance your chance of winning.

4.      Effective date of entries. Entries made online (May 7^th – May 14^th, 2012) will be effective on the day received. All entries become the exclusive property of The John 3:16 Network and will not be acknowledged or returned. You are responsible for your costs of entering, including online access charges.

5.      Selection of winners.Winners will be determined by random drawing from all eligible entries received. Drawings will be held as soon as is commercially reasonable. Winners must agree to the use of their names, voices, and/or likeness for the purpose of advertising, trade, or promotion without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

6.      Notification of winners.Blog Hop Contest winner(s) will be notified by email. If not by email than by phone or mail, if applicable. An email will be sent to the winner(s) within one week after the drawing. All decisions are final and binding. Should the email be returned to the Sponsor as invalid, two more attempts will be made via email and one by regular mail if applicable. Winners must contact the Sponsor within 5 calendar days from the date the notification is sent by Sponsor to claim their prize. Failure to contact Sponsor within that 5 day period will result in immediate disqualification of the selected entrant and a new winner will be selected. No exceptions will be made to this rule. Sponsor is not responsible for and shall not be liable for late, lost, misdirected, or unsuccessful efforts to notify winners.

7.      Odds of winning.The odds of winning any drawing will be determined by the number of eligible entries received.

8.      In the event of a dispute regarding who submitted an online entry, the entry will be deemed submitted by the authorized account holder of the email account.

9.      Other conditions.Sponsor, its agents and representatives, its parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, promotion and fulfillment agencies and legal advisors are not responsible for and will not be liable for (I) late, lost, damaged, misdirected, incomplete, unintelligible or postage due entries; (II) telephone, electronic, hardware or software program, network, Internet or computer malfunctions, failures or difficulties of any kind; (III) failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmissions; (IV) any condition caused by events beyond the control of Sponsor that may cause the Blog Hop Contest to be disrupted or corrupted; (V) any injuries losses or damages of any kind arising in connection with or as a result of the Blog Hop Contest, or from participation in the Blog Hop Contest; or (VI) any printing or typographical error in any material associated with the Blog Hop Contest.

10.  Indemnification.You agree to release and hold Sponsor, its employees, officers, directors, shareholders, agents, representatives, parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, promotion and fulfillment agencies, and legal advisors, harmless from any and all losses, damages, rights, claims and actions of any kind in connection with the Blog Hop Contest, including without limitation, personal injury, death and property damage, and claims based on publicity rights, defamation or invasion of privacy. This Blog Hop Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook or any other Social Networking site. You understand that you are providing your information to The John 3:16 Marketing Network and the Blog Hop sponsor(s), not to Facebook or any other Social Networking site.

11.  Choice of law.All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of you and Sponsor in connection with the Blog Hop Contest, will be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the substantive laws of the individual states and provinces.

12.  No cash or other prize substitution permitted except at The John 3:16 Marketing Network (Sponsor's) discretion. The prize is nontransferable. Any and all prize related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, provincial and/or local taxes shall be the sole responsibility of the winner.

Another Opportunity to Share My Passion for the John 316 Network

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars

How to self publish, April 20, 2012 

By A. Domanska "Coffee Addict" (Port Stephens, Australia) 

This review is from: How to Launch a Christian Best-Seller Book, The John 316 Marketing Network Manual (Kindle Edition) 

"If being successful using the print on demand medium and a network of enablers is your goal, you may get something out of this book."

Here is my response: 

Please note that most of the authors in our network are not published by Print on Demand but are traditionally published. My books are published by Print on Demand, but I am in the minority rather than the majority. I chose to publish this way for a variety of reasons. But we don't make a distinction. The question I asked myself when I started the Network is does God really care how books are published? I mean, publishing is a man-made invention. Scripture was written by hand in letters to people, to churches, and others. Oftentimes, it becomes a source of pride if an author isn't careful. Again, we deliberately don't make a distinction.

Enablers -- yes we are definitely enablers. We are enabling the reader to have choices. They are the gatekeepers now of what they want to read rather than it being determined by an overworked, oftentimes underpaid editor sitting at a slush pile. There is always gold in those slush piles, some gems that probably in the past missed being discovered. Limitations put on the editor by a publishing house and economics in the past dictated many of those decisions.

We are enabling Christian worldview books to have greater exposure. We are enabling all Christian authors to help each other get their books rated higher as they compete against books that do not present a Christian worldview. One of the best ways to do that is through social networking and "enabling" Christian authors to connect. In so doing, we are spreading the Gospel to the reading world on many different levels, just as the church preaches it from the pulpit, just as missionaries share the Gospel on the missionary field. We do it with our "pen."

 As is stated in the Bible, "They will know we are Christians by our love." We fight a spiritual war and the best way to win that battle is through love. Thanks for your review. I always look at the lowest review of any book as it tends sometimes to say more about the value of a book and the reviewer than any of the five-star reviews. You have given me another opportunity to share my passion for the John 316 Marketing Network.

Free Kindle book, Only a Few More Hours, How to Launch a Christian Best Seller

Source: amazon.com via Lorilyn on Pinterest

How to Permanently Remove a Book from Your Kindle Library and Device

In this case, to be able to download a newer version of How to Launch a Christian Best Seller.

Click on your account, go down to manage your Kindle. 

You will pull up your Kindle library which is the listing of all of your books on your Kindle device.

Go to the right and click on “actions.”  It will open up some items, and one of the choices will be to delete from your library. This is how you delete your archived copy.

You also need to delete it from your Kindle. Go to your Kindle. Highlight the book that you want to delete.  Then with the square button, click the left arrow, and it will ask you if you want to remove it. Click yes.  Hopefully it will stay removed.

Now you can download your updated version of How to Launch a Christian Best Seller.

Free Kindle book, How to Launch a Christian Best Seller

Free Kindle book by a John 316 Marketing Network author for your new Kindle reader To join the John 316 Marketing Network as a reader, click on the link. There will be future free offerings just like this one for subscribers. Location: To submit application or learn more, click here Get your free Kindle ebook Thursday and Friday, April 19 and April 20, ONLY. How to Launch a Christian Best Seller Book, The John 316 Marketing Network Manual by Lorilyn Roberts DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS FREE KINDLE BOOK Christian Book Launches and Marketing Trailer The John 3:16 Marketing Network is a network of Christian authors that launch books to best-seller status on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other book retailer/websites through the use of social networking. This book details the steps and methods which have been successfully used to launch several best-seller books in the Network. NEWLY UPDATED E-BOOK FREE How to Launch a Christian Best-Seller Book Have a new Kindle? Treat yourself. one-time offer! Our Price: $00.00 Thursday and Friday only April 19 and 20 Amazon Get your free ebook by clicking on this link I invite those who read the book to post a review on Amazon. Get your book FREE THEN learn how to become an author or blogger member of the John 316 Marketing Network by clicking HERE What Others Are Saying! It contains many pertinent observations about the state of the book industry today, particularly based on the author's efforts to market her inspiring book "Children of Dreams." But of most value is a wealth of very specific information about achieving success with your book on Amazon. This alone makes the book a great and valuable read, whether or not you actually join the Network. --Author Martin Roth A place where Christian authors help others launch their books and bring Christian books out into a world that needs them. --Author Amanda Stephan How to Launch a Christian Bestseller is a lifesaver for any Christian writer who hopes to succeed in the marketing side of being a writer. Every writer dreams of selling books, but most writers don't really want to do the selling. In my own case, the first time I seriously contemplated what was required to sell books, I went into a personal state of panic. Selling is sooooo not me. --Author Katherine Harms Taste and See, A Sampling of First Chapters This email is sent from Lorilyn Roberts, founder of the John 316 Marketing Network. Gainesville, Florida 32606 352338-6012 BONUS OFFER**************** Taste and See is still free on KINDLE! I can't guarantee for how long, but check it out before it is too late! Get free Kindle ebook of Taste and See Check out the John 316 Marketing Network Blog Enjoy TASTE AND SEE video

What Every Dream Means, book launch extended till Wednesday, April 18!

Kindle eBook launch, Wednesday April 18, 2012  What Every Dream Means by Author Scott M. Shafer   Get your KINDLE ebook on Wednesday, April 18,  from Amazon and you can download lots of free egifts. Take a peek at what YOU can receive:  Free Egifts, ONE TIME OFFER!

What Others Are Saying...   "This book has totally given me a new look into the Scripture. More importantly, Mr. Shafer gives us the tools that we need to begin to take a deeper look into our dream life." Joyce M. Gilmore   "Scott Shafer has released a prophetic book to the Body of Christ and to a world that is searching for a God who is mysterious and sometimes out of the reach of human understanding. What Every Dream Means is a wealthy deposit on the subject of dreams. It has given me the answers that I have needed for most of my spiritual life." Pastor Bernard Boulton   "This aspect of Christianity is almost completely ignored today. The author does an excellent job of reviewing examples of dreams and their messages in the Bible, but then also tackles the difficult issue of how a modern person should approach this idea of communication with God through dreams." J. Stein          Scott M. Shafer is a bestselling author and speaker. His innovative training materials are available as digital resources, in seminars, workshops and retreats along with his book What Every Dream Means. Scott not only has the ability to understand and interpret dreams but is also deeply committed to mentoring and training others how to interpret and how to fully engage all aspects of the dynamic dreaming cycle. Scott has been working with, studying and researching dreams since 1985. He has imparted life-changing revelation and light into hundreds of lives.                     DISCLAIMER: This 'Best Seller book launch' has been coordinated with the help of the 'John 3:16 Marketing Network' and many other generous supporters. The free gifts are deliverable electronically over the internet or by email by individual authors and supporters. They are not in any way associated with, nor deliverable by, amazon.com           BONUS OFFER**************** Taste and See   is still free on KINDLE! I can't guarantee for how long, but check it out before it is too late! Get free Kindle ebook of Taste and See Check out the John 316 Marketing Network Blog

What Every Dream Means Kindle E-Book Launch Announcement

I want to invite everyone to join me on Tue. April 17, 2012 for my Kindle E-Book Launch day. My book is titled, What Every Dream Means and reached #2 on Amazon for the paperback edition. Please help me to get the word out on Tuesday! Share it with a friend, co-worker, your pastor or someone that you know who dreams. Maybe you do?

Check out all the FREE bonus gifts from the partners!

Date: Tue. 4/17/12

Time: All Day! 12 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location: Global/Internet

Link to share: http://whateverydreammeans.com/landing

King on a Donkey

Easter Guest Post by John Miller

Photography by Lorilyn Roberts

His entrance into Jerusalem is personal, deliberate. There is no armed escort. There are no chariots, no jeweled robes, no marching soldiers, no shining shields, no flashing helmets, no glittering spears, and no heralding trumpets. Yet, Jesus of Nazareth enters Jerusalem as a king - a conquering king - sitting astride a donkey colt.  

As He crests the hill, Jesus stops to let the donkey rest a moment. He sees Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives just off to His right.  The city is now cosmopolitan and swollen with nearly 250,000 Jews gathered from far and wide, preparing for the annual Passover. 

Herod's temple rises above an enormous platform, its tower rising over eighty feet to proclaim dominance of the Jewish population. Its Roman influence in design, as endorsed by Herod, is detestable to many city Jews. Yet, the Jewish homes and palaces that dot the hillsides are also designed with a Roman influence. These are the abodes of the rich priests, merchants and their families living alongside the Romans, while lesser Jews live in crowded neighborhoods of simple homes and work the small shops that line the streets.  

Their collective lifestyle has become much like their alien oppressors, while their ancient culture holds remnants of sacred rituals born in the Tent of Meeting during the Exodus. Most Jewish hearts of this city are dark with hatred of the rebel Jesus, who is about to ride into the city with the swarm of followers. The Temple leaders have been informed of the unwelcome throng of rebel flesh by Temple spies who ran ahead of the King’s procession. Jesus knows all this and His heart is deeply saddened.

To read more, visit John Miller's blog at http://4him1st.blogspot.com/