The sermon, titled "It's a Date," draws from John 12, focusing on themes of knowledge and prophecy, with the central message that "God is the ultimate know-it-all, and it is for your good." It connects cultural insights about date palms from the Middle East to biblical events, particularly the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Key points include: Dinner with a Dead Man (John 12:1-11): Reflects on Lazarus’ resurrection in John 11, emphasizing Jesus’ power over death. At a dinner in Bethany, Mary anoints Jesus with expensive perfume, worth 300 days’ wages, as a token of gratitude for her brother’s revival, prompting reflection on personal gratitude for God’s gifts. A King’s Procession (John 12:12-19): Describes Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling Zechariah 9:9’s prophecy. The crowd’s palm branches echo historical celebrations of Jewish deliverers like Judas Maccabeus, portraying Jesus as the peaceful Messiah. "Sir, we want to see Jesus" (John 12:20-50): Highlights Jesus’ foreknowledge of his crucifixion and fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecies, underscoring God’s control over history. It contrasts human anxiety about the future with God’s omniscient calm, encouraging trust in divine plans. The sermon concludes with a call to choose belief in Jesus, the light, over darkness, and to act on and share this faith. A benediction from 2 John 3 invokes grace, mercy, and peace.