THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY

Introduction:

A. What Do You Do When Someone Does The Right Thing For The Wrong Reason?

B. What About When The Say The Right Thing, But Do Not Understand What They Are Saying?

Body: Luke 19: 28 - 40

I. Preparation For Jerusalem Entry.

A. Near Bethphage and Bethany.

1. Two small towns on the east of Mount of Olives.
2. The Mount was about 1 mile long and 700 feet high.
3. You can see all of Jerusalem from its peak.

B. Bring a colt.

1. A colt tied up (during day time would have been in use).
2. Never sat upon = undefiled. (virgin birth & new tomb).

II. A Royal Acceptance.

A. Colt is brought to Him.

B. He is sat upon after it is covered with clothes.

C. Clothes lain on road.

D. They arrive near the top.

III. To God Be The Glory.

A. The multitude.

1. Rejoice
2. Burst forth in praise to God.
3. Recall the mighty works Jesus has done.

B. The Pharisees.

1. Are in the crowd (spies?).
2. Call on Jesus to rebuke the people.

C. God will be praised.

1. Either from the lips of mankind.
2. Or from, the creation He has made.

Conclusion:

A. Is Jesus The King Of Your Life?

B. Are You Praising Him As You Should?