The Week That Changed the World Part 1 – The Triumphal Entry

The Week That Changed the World

Part 1 – The Triumphal Entry

Matthew 21:1-11

As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”

4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:

5 “Say to Daughter Zion,

    ‘See, your king comes to you,

gentle and riding on a donkey,

    and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”

6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,

“Hosanna to the Son of David!”

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

“Hosanna in the highest heaven!”

10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”

11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” Matthew 21:1-11

Three Powerful Truths Related to the Triumphal Entry

1.  Jesus made public His claim to be Messiah and King of Israel in fulfillment of .

9 Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion!

    Shout, Daughter Jerusalem!

See, your king comes to you,

    righteous and victorious,

lowly and riding on a donkey,

    on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Zechariah 9:9

• A beast of burden that had never before carried a burden was about to carry the One who would take on the for all mankind for all time.
• Jesus arriving in this way is a full declaration of His .
• Jesus choosing to ride a donkey mattered because a donkey was an animal signifying not , but .

36 You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, announcing the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. Acts 10:36

14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,

    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14

2) Jesus was worshipped and adored by the crowds, not as the

they needed, but as the they wanted.

8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,

“Hosanna to the Son of David!”

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

“Hosanna in the highest heaven!” Matthew 21:8-9

11 When your days are over and you go to be with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. 12 He is the one who will build a house for me, and I will establish his throne forever. 13 I will be his father, and he will be my son. I will never take my love away from him, as I took it away from your predecessor. 14 I will set him over my house and my kingdom forever; his throne will be established forever.’” 1 Chronicles 17:11-14

5 But he was pierced for our transgressions,

    he was crushed for our iniquities;

the punishment that brought us peace was on him,

    and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5

30 “Then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven. And then all the peoples of the earth will mourn when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory. Matthew 24:30

10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Luke 19:10

22 …without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. Hebrews 9:22

3) No longer does Jesus tell His disciples to be about Him, but to His

praises and worship Him openly.

10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”

11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” Matthew 21:10-11

39 Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!”

40 “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.” Luke 19:39-40

16 He warned them not to tell others about him. Matthew 12:16

What does this powerful narrative teach us?

• As His followers, we want to be like Jesus, characterized by a and a .
• As His followers, we want to His love, His grace, and His mercy.

12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12

• When Jesus makes a triumphal entry into our hearts, He there in peace

and love.