The Ride
Matthew 21:1-11
Introduction
1.
This day is no more holy than any
other Sunday – every Sunday is the Lord’s day
2.
The lessons that God taught on
Jesus’ fateful ride into
3.
Every event of Jesus’ life was
lived in obedience to God – the ride into
Discussion
1.
The ride says that Jesus is the
King
a.
Prophecy in Zechariah 9:9
i.
Not a horse
ii.
An animal that had never before
been ridden
iii.
An animal noted for its obstinacy
b.
Prophecies in Daniel
c.
The preaching of John and Jesus –
Matt 3:2 and 4:17
2.
The contrast between Sunday and
Friday
a.
The crowds celebrated his coming to
b.
The few mourned his death, instead
they insulted him while a few of his followers looked on
c.
The crowds cried, “Hosanna” –
save us we beseech on Sunday
d.
But only a few truly desire God’s
salvation, instead they want salvation from their material problems
3.
Their conclusion on his ride into
a.
They understood that he spoke the
word of God (at least they understood that God speaks to men)
b.
They underestimated Jesus – from
the high priest right on down to the twelve
c.
Our world still underestimates
Jesus
i.
Perhaps because he does not punish
irreverence
ii.
Perhaps because there appears to be
no downside to disobedience
iii.
Perhaps because others appear to be
superior
Conclusion
1.
The contrast between Jesus in
Revelation 19:11-16 and Jesus pictured in prophecy by Zechariah in Matt 21:5
2.
Our world prefers the lowly Jesus
on the donkey
3.
Jesus sits in glory at the right
hand of the Father, waiting to judge the world in righteousness
4.
Phil 2:9-11