"Who Is This?" Jesus: King or Crazy (Matthew 21:1-11)

Matthew 21:1–11 CSB

When they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage at the Mount of Olives, Jesus then sent two disciples, telling them, “Go into the village ahead of you. At once you will find a donkey tied there with her colt. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them at once.” This took place so that what was spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled: Tell Daughter Zion, “See, your King is coming to you, gentle, and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” The disciples went and did just as Jesus directed them. They brought the donkey and the colt; then they laid their clothes on them, and he sat on them. A very large crowd spread their clothes on the road; others were cutting branches from the trees and spreading them on the road. Then the crowds who went ahead of him and those who followed shouted: Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven! When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in an uproar, saying, “Who is this?” The crowds were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.”

Introduction:

Origin Of Surnames

Until about the year 1100, most people in Europe had only one name. With the population increasing it became difficult to distinguish among people, so surnames were added. These came from four primary sources: a man’s occupation, such as John Cook, or Miller; location, such as John Overhill or Brook; patronymical, such as John’s son (Johnson); and characteristics, such as John Small, Short, Longfellow, and so forth.

Knowing who He is in Matthew 21 will help you when you get to Matthew 27 (Crucifixion, Death, Burial) and Matthew 28 his Resurrection.

This is the Promised Son of David entering into Jerusalem.

In Zechariah 9:9 The prophet commands our response (rejoice, shout), details who was coming (the King), and what the king would act (righteous, victorious, humble, and meek). Even speaks of how he would arrive (donkey).

This day called Palm Sunday is Bittersweet.

Hosanna today and Crucify Him later this Week

Friday is Coming!!

I. The Acclamation (21:1–11): The Triumphal Entry.

A. The preparation (21:1–3) CORONATION DAY!

1. The mountain (21:1): From the Mount of Olives, Jesus sends two of his disciples into the next village.

Bethany (House of God)

Bethpage (House of Figs)

Mount of Olives (Jesus wept over Israel, Ascended into Heaven, Where he will return to)

Disciples communicated Jesus was the Lord

They did what was commanded

Jesus had established what they were to do.

Jesus is the master of the donkey, people, their property, and what people are to do.

2. The mission (21:2–3): They are to bring back a donkey and its colt for the master to ride on.

Donkey and her baby. (Symbolizes Holiness and Purity)

How many of you know that Jesus is looking for people to be used and people to obey?

He is also looking for those who will say that the Master is in need of you!

B. The prophecy (21:4–5): This is done to fulfill prophecy (Zech. 9:9).

Jesus being the God-Man knew the plan of Old and fulfilled it.

Matthew is telling you Christ is the Messiah (Rejoice for the King, Shout for the King,

Most expect a King in a military uniform riding on a valiant stallion.

Jesus rides in humbly, on a humble beast as The King

C. The parade (21:6–11): Jesus is welcomed by a huge crowd.

1. They prepare his path (21:6–8): The people spread coats and branches on the road.

The unstable crowd would recognize the truth about Jesus.

It was customary to throw Palms to celebrate people of importance.

2. They proclaim his praises (21:9–11): They shout, “Praise God for the Son of David! Bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord!”

Hosanna= Save Now! (said by Some)

“Who is this?” (by Others)

“This is Jesus” (God of our salvation)

Jesus went into this week understanding the arrangements (The Arrest/The Betrayal/The Trial/The Cross)

“When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51)

“and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.” (Philippians 2:8)

Jesus went into Jerusalem not that he would appeal to All, but He went as the SACRIFICIAL LAMB of GOD.