THE KING IS COMING

Mark 11:1–11

Intro: We have reached a pivotal point in the book of Mark. Jesus is on the Mount of Olives overlooking Jerusalem. Jesus has been here many times, in fact, He has been in the city below many times. When He descends from the Mount of Olives on this day, He will be setting into motion certain events that will climax with His death on the cross and His resurrection from the dead.

The events we are studying today took place sometime on a Sunday. Before the sun sets the next Friday, Jesus will have been crucified and buried. Before the sun rises on the next Sunday morning, Jesus will have conquered death, hell and the grave by resurrecting from the dead. The events of this day mark the beginning of our Lord’s Passion Week.

A. His Personality The Context—Jesus sends two of His disciples to a village to get a young donkey colt. He tells them exactly where they will find it and what the people standing around will say to them. He even gives them some details about the animal. When His men go out to complete this assignment, they find that everything is just as Jesus said it would be.

B. His Power—These verses also demonstrate the power and authority of our Lord. Notice what Jesus says in verse 3. He says, “Say ye that the Lord hath need of Him.” Jesus called Himself “Lord”! That is a statement of His authority and of His power in any situation.That is a statement of His authority and of His power in any situation.

I would just remind you that He is still “Lord” today. He still possesses all authority, whether men recognize Him and bow to Him or not. There will come a day when they will, Phil 2:9–11. There will come a day when you will! Why not do it today when bowing to Jesus can result in your salvation

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,of things in heaven, and things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father

C He Is The Lofty One—As the crowd descended the slopes of the Mount of Olives, the people are praising the Lord. They are practicing “antiphonal” singing. The people in front would say a part and the people in back would answer them. We are told what they said in verses 9–10. The word “Hosanna” means “save now”. It was a cry for the Messiah to deliver His people. It had come to be used as a shout of praise, much like “Hallelujah”.

Mark doesn’t relate this, but Luke does. Luke tells us that the Pharisees are upset about this demonstration. They want Jesus to tell His followers to stop their shouting. Jesus tells them that if these people were to hold their peace, the very rocks would cry out, Luke 19:39–41. In other words, prophecy is being fulfilled and the Lord will have His praise. He is going to have praise on the earth!

Zechariah told Israel to be ready. He said, “Thy King cometh unto thee.” He came to them and they were unprepared for His coming. A few received Him, but as a whole, the nation of Israel rejected their King. They turned Him away and they crucified Him.

Did you know that the King is passing by right now?

• He is here to Receive those who will come to Him in faith.

• He is here to Restore those who will come home.

• He is here to Refresh those who are weary.

• He is here to Reward those who are faithful.

• He is here to Revive those who are hungry for more.

He is here for you! The question is, what will you do with Him? Will you bow before Him, or will you send Him away? The King is here! May we acknowledge His presence and glorify Him today!