The Triumphal Entry into the City

Introduction:

· What is Holy Week?

· Today is Palm Sunday

· Harmony in the Gospels

Different accounts, different purposes. All agree.

Matthew and Mark. Matthew has 2 donkey’s. Mark has one.... Stubborn as a mule

John 12:14

I. Preparations for the Entry (vs. 28-35)

a. The Intentional Location

6 day before the passover

John 12:1

OT Reference

Ezekiel 10:4 Ezekiel 10:18–19 Ezekiel 11:23

End Times Prophecy

Acts 1:9-12 Zechariah 14:4

b. The Significance of the Colt

Zechariah’s Prophecy

Zechariah 9:9

John 12:14

Donkey Redemption

Exodus 13:13

Application: God’s Word Does Not Fail

2 Timothy 3:16 Isaiah 55:11 2 Peter 1:21 Titus 1:2

II. The Coronation of the King (vs. 36-40)

a. Is a reflection of Royalty

Solomon’s Coronation

1 Kings 1:32–40

b. And Demands All Glory to God

Matthew 21:9 Mark 11:10 Psalm 118:25

HOSANNA IS A TRANSLITERATION OF THE SAME HEBREW WORD MEANING “SAVE US”

Reminiscent of the Angels Proclaiming Christ’s Birth

Luke 2:14

Application: The Lord Deserves ALL the Glory

Isaiah 48:11 Romans 11:36 Revelation 4:11

III. An Indictment on the City (vs. 41-44)

a. Will Be Carried Out by Their Enemies

Zechariah 14:2

Stephen was Accused of the it

Acts 6:14

Jesus said nothing would be left

Mark 13:1–2

b. For a Crime Decreed to Happen

Peter on Pentecost

Acts 2:22–23

The Garden

Genesis 3:15

Isaiah’s Prophecy

Isaiah 53:1–6

Application: God is Just

Malachi 2:17 Psalm 9:7–8 Romans 5:1–8 Romans 6:13

Conclusion:

· Use Point III as a transition to the Cross (Good Friday)

· Use the Applications to tie into Salvation.

· Lead into the Resurrection for next week.