The Triumphal Entry

Bible Text: Matthew 21:1-13 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2011

Northwest Bible Church – April 17, 2011 – Worship Service – Alan Conner

Mt. 21:1-13

The Triumphal Entry

Intro

1) THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY PROCLAIMS JESUS AS THE PROMISED MESSIANIC KING OF ISRAEL.

a) The Messianic signs.  Lk. 19:37; Jn. 12:18

b) The Messianic transport.  Mt. 21:1-7

c) The Messianic “red carpet treatment.” Mt. 21:8.

d) The Messianic proclamation.  Mt. 21:9.

2) THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY PROCLAIMS THE BLINDNESS OF THE PEOPLE.

a) The later rejection.  Jn. 12:37; 19:15.

b) The weeping Savior. Lk. 19:41.

3) THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY PROCLAIMS THE NATURE OF CHRIST’S KINGSHIP.

a) The Messiah’s kingdom would not be ushered in by military force.   Zech. 9:9.

b) The Messianic kingdom would be one of peace.   Zech. 9:10b.

c) The Messianic kingdom would be ushered in through Messianic blood.  Zech. 9:11

d) The Messianic kingdom begins now.  Jn. 12:23.

Conclusion