Prophetic Purpose
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Background: Triumphal Entry
Theme: Written vs Fulfilled Word
Theme: Written vs Fulfilled Word
· God’s people knew the WRITTEN prophecy but missed its fulfillment.
· God’s Kingdom – NOW vs FUTURE
· PROPHETIC PARABLE – God’s FUTURE Kingdom
Jesus warned Kingdom was not yet
Jesus warned Kingdom was not yet
11 The crowd was listening to everything Jesus said. And because he was nearing Jerusalem, he told them a story to correct the impression that the Kingdom of God would begin right away.
Triumphal Entry – ETERNAL Kingdom
Triumphal Entry – ETERNAL Kingdom
· Like their ancestors, modern Israel misinterpreted the Kingship of the Son of David
· God’s people wanted God’s Kingdom NOW!
1 As Jesus and the disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the town of Bethphage on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead.
2 “Go into the village over there,” he said. “As soon as you enter it, you will see a donkey tied there, with its colt beside it. Untie them and bring them to me.
3 If anyone asks what you are doing, just say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and he will immediately let you take them.”
4 This took place to fulfill the prophecy that said,
5 “Tell the people of Jerusalem, ‘Look, your King is coming to you. He is humble, riding on a donkey— riding on a donkey’s colt.’ ”
6 The two disciples did as Jesus commanded.
7 They brought the donkey and the colt to him and threw their garments over the colt, and he sat on it.
8 Most of the crowd spread their garments on the road ahead of him, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.
9 Jesus was in the center of the procession, and the people all around him were shouting, “Praise God for the Son of David! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Praise God in highest heaven!”
10 The entire city of Jerusalem was in an uproar as he entered. “Who is this?” they asked.
11 And the crowds replied, “It’s Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
15 The leading priests and the teachers of religious law saw these wonderful miracles and heard even the children in the Temple shouting, “Praise God for the Son of David.” But the leaders were indignant.
Don’t misinterpret God’s PURPOSE
CITY’s purpose = earthly
God’s plan = overthrow the enemy of the entire human race!
Jesus = Son of King David
Jesus = Son of King David
1 – Jesus’ Purpose for COMING – to SERVE us
1 – Jesus’ Purpose for COMING – to SERVE us
· Do Not try to force Prophetic Fulfillment
· Strong king vs Lowly and humble servant
Jesus wept over the city – God’s People MISSED God Himself right in front of them
Jesus wept over the city – God’s People MISSED God Himself right in front of them
Luke 19:42
42 “How I wish today that you of all people would understand the way to peace. But now it is too late, and peace is hidden from your eyes.
2 – Jesus’ Purpose for DYING – to SAVE us
2 – Jesus’ Purpose for DYING – to SAVE us
3 – Jesus’ Purpose for LEAVING – to SEND us
3 – Jesus’ Purpose for LEAVING – to SEND us
Acts 1:6-8
6 So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, “Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?”
7 He replied, “The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know.
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Jesus WILL return as King of Kings!
Personal Application:
Personal Application:
Are you missing God’s Purpose in YOUR day?