Journey to Jerusalem

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Luke 19:28–30 NKJV

28 When He had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 And it came to pass, when He drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mountain called Olivet, that He sent two of His disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village opposite you, where as you enter you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat. Loose it and bring it here.

Luke 19:31–35 NKJV

31 And if anyone asks you, ‘Why are you loosing it?’ thus you shall say to him, ‘Because the Lord has need of it.’ ” 32 So those who were sent went their way and found it just as He had said to them. 33 But as they were loosing the colt, the owners of it said to them, “Why are you loosing the colt?” 34 And they said, “The Lord has need of him.” 35 Then they brought him to Jesus. And they threw their own clothes on the colt, and they set Jesus on him.

Luke 19:36–39 NKJV

36 And as He went, many spread their clothes on the road. 37 Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, 38 saying: “ ‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!’ Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” 39 And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.”

Luke 19:40–44 ESV

40 He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.” 41 And when he drew near and saw the city, he wept over it, 42 saying, “Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. 43 For the days will come upon you, when your enemies will set up a barricade around you and surround you and hem you in on every side 44 and tear you down to the ground, you and your children within you. And they will not leave one stone upon another in you, because you did not know the time of your visitation.”

Introduction:

Palm Sunday is the start of the most significant week in history. It begins with a journey into Jerusalem, but that road is paved not with political ambition—but with divine purpose.

Jesus wasn’t just riding into a city—He was riding toward the cross.

Main Idea:

Jesus’ journey into Jerusalem reveals His bold obedience, His broken heart, and His burden for souls. And as His followers, we are called to walk that same road—one of faith, love, and mission.

The Journey of Obedience (vv. 28–35)

“After Jesus had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem…”

Luke 19:28 NKJV

28 When He had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.

The triumphal entry is a culmination of a journey:

Luke 9:51 NKJV

51 Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem,

Jesus knew what awaited Him—betrayal, suffering, death.

Yet He set His face like flint (Isaiah 50:7) and went forward.

He sends for the colt—not just for transport, but to fulfill prophecy (Zechariah 9:9).

Zechariah 9:9 NKJV

9 “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a donkey.

Jesus was humble in His presentation — He is the Humble King, but He is humble in His obedience.

Philippians 2:8 NKJV

8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.

👉 Application: Obedience often leads us through discomfort. Are we willing to follow Jesus even when the road leads to sacrifice?

The Journey of False Expectations (vv. 36–40)

“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!”

Luke 19:36–40 NKJV

36 And as He went, many spread their clothes on the road. 37 Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, 38 saying: “ ‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!’ Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” 39 And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” 40 But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out.”

Jesus was caught between His disciples who had false expectations about His Kingdom and His enemies including the pharisees who rejected Him altogether.

The people shouted praise, but many were looking for a political Messiah.

Jesus accepts their praise but doesn’t meet their earthly expectations.

they began to rejoice and praise God for “all the mighty works they have seen”

Even when misunderstood, Jesus continues on mission.

There is one word that is in the other gospel accounts of Jesus’ triumphal entry that Luke omitted: HOSANNA

Hosanna - SAVE US NOW (expound)

📖 Psalm 118:25–26 – “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes…”

The people did not really recognize Jesus.

John 1:11 NKJV

11 He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.

THERE IS NO TRUE WORSHIP WITHOUT THE RIGHT RECOGNITION

👉 Application: True praise comes from those who understand who Jesus is—not what He can give, but what He came to accomplish. Do we worship Him as Lord—or just as a helper?

Is Jesus only a personal Savior or the Savior of a lost and dying world around us?

The Journey of Sorrows (vv. 41–44)

“As He approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it…”

Luke 19:41–44 NKJV

41 Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, 42 saying, “If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. 43 For days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment around you, surround you and close you in on every side, 44 and level you, and your children within you, to the ground; and they will not leave in you one stone upon another, because you did not know the time of your visitation.”

Jesus, in full view of the celebration, weeps.

His heart is broken for a city that refuses peace. (explain peace)

He prophesies judgment—not out of anger, but out of grief.

📖 Isaiah 53:3 – “A man of sorrows, acquainted with grief…” 2 Peter 3:9 – “He is patient… not wanting anyone to perish…”

👉 Application: If Jesus weeps over the lost, so should we. The mission of the Church is not comfort—it is compassion. Do our hearts break for those who don’t know Christ?

Conclusion: A Road That Continues

Jesus walked the road to Jerusalem with obedience, misunderstood praise, and a weeping heart—because He knew it led to your redemption and mine.

But that road doesn’t end on Palm Sunday. It continues through the cross, the resurrection, and even today, as we carry His message to the world.

Back to Jerusalem: The gospel started there and will return there. We are part of a movement that began on this very road. The mission continues.

📖 Matthew 28:19–20 – “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…”

Call to Action:

Will you walk the road of obedience?

Will you worship the King for who He truly is?

Will you carry His burden for the lost?

The King has come—not just to be praised, but to purchase salvation. The question is: Will you follow Him on the road to redemption?

Revelation 7:9–12 NKJV

9 After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands, 10 and crying out with a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” 11 All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12 saying: “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom, Thanksgiving and honor and power and might, Be to our God forever and ever. Amen.”