What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem

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What /Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Palm Sunday is more than just waving a few leaves!

What /Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Luke 19:28-48 KJV 28 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. 29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither. 31 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him. 32 And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them.

What /Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem 33 And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt? 34 And they said, The Lord hath need of him. 35 And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. 36 And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. 37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen; 38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem 39 And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. 40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. 41 And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, 42 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. 43 For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem 44 And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation. 45 And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought; 46 Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves. 47 And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, 48 And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem The Lord, Jesus Christ

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem The Lord, Jesus Christ Popular (real deal compared to the stiff Pharisees and Scribes)

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem The Lord, Jesus Christ Popular (real deal compared to the stiff Pharisees and Scribes) Prophetic – actions aligned with God’s prophecies

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem The Lord, Jesus Christ Popular (real deal compared to the stiff Pharisees and Scribes) Prophetic – actions aligned with God’s prophecies Pointed – was not wishy-washy about anything

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Two disciples

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Two disciples With the Lord - Available

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Two disciples With the Lord - Available Willing to obey

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Two disciples With the Lord - Available Willing to obey Work required - an effort is needed to serve – opposite village

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Donkey colt

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Donkey colt Waiting

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Donkey colt Waiting Worthy (even though we might overlook a donkey)

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Donkey colt Waiting Worthy (even though we might overlook a donkey) Willing to carry the load

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Owners of the colt

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Owners of the colt Useful to the work

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Owners of the colt Useful to the work Unassuming

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Owners of the colt Useful to the work Unassuming Unremarkable – just a donkey?

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Multitude of disciples

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Multitude of disciples Great number

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Multitude of disciples Great number Giving crowd – spread garments along the way

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Multitude of disciples Great number Giving crowd – spread garments along the way Gloriously honored the Lord with palm leaves and voice

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Pharisees Part of the crowd - 39 Prejudiced in favor of themselves – 39

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Pharisees Part of the crowd - 39 Prejudiced in favor of themselves – 39

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Pharisees Part of the crowd - 39 Prejudiced in favor of themselves – 39 Matthew 21:15 NKJV But when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that He did, and the children crying out in the temple and saying, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” they were indignant Matthew 21:15 KJV 15 And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased,

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Pharisees Prejudiced in favor of themselves – 39 Matthew 21:15 NKJV But when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that He did, and the children crying out in the temple and saying, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” they were indignant Matthew 21:15 KJV 15 And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased,

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Pharisees Part of the crowd - 39 Prejudiced in favor of themselves – 39 Pious, self-righteous, and sanctimonious hypocrites – Jesus told us…by their fruits you shall know them

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Matthew 7:20 KJV 20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them Matthew 12:33-37KJV 33 Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit. 34 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. 35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. 36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. 37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Jerusalem

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Jerusalem Scrutinized the Lord Mathew 21:10-11 KJV 10 And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this? 11 And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Jerusalem Scrutinized the Lord Slow to completely trust and follow God

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Jerusalem Scrutinized the Lord Slow to completely trust and follow God Saddened the Lord – 41

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Sellers in the temple – 45-46

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Sellers in the temple – Claimed to provide a “perceived need” (no doubt justified themselves) Advantageous for buyers? (definitely for themselves)

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Sellers in the temple – Claimed to provide a “perceived need” (no doubt justified themselves) Cheaters

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Sellers in the temple – Claimed to provide a “perceived need” (no doubt justified themselves) Cheaters Condemned by the Lord!

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Sellers in the temple – Claimed to provide a “perceived need” (no doubt justified themselves) Cheaters Condemned by the Lord! Cheapened worship (made it about their outward actions instead of God)

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Buyers in the temple – 45-46

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Buyers in the temple – Religious (but half-hearted?)

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Buyers in the temple – Religious (but half-hearted?) Reluctant, unready, or unprepared

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Buyers in the temple – Religious (but half-hearted?) Reluctant, unready, or unprepared Ran out of temple by Jesus

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Buyers in the temple – Religious (but half-hearted?) Reluctant, unready, or unprepared Ran out of temple by Jesus Rejected the main need for worship (talking to God- house of prayer)

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Chief priests and scribes

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Chief priests and scribes Highly religious

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Chief priests and scribes Highly religious Hateful

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Chief priests and scribes Highly religious Hateful “Highly Lost” – Hulon Davis

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Sick and the Children Mathew 21:14-16 KJV 14 And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them. 15 And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased, 16 And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Sick and the Children Real need existed in these people

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Sick and the Children Real need existed in these people Remedy provided by God’s love

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem Sick and the Children Real need existed in these people Remedy provided by God’s love Responded to His touch with thanks and praise

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem How does this apply to our lives?

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem How does this apply to our lives? We need to be ready to praise Him with all our resources

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem How does this apply to our lives? We need to be ready to praise Him with all our resources We need to praise Him today

What/Who Was Important About Jesus Entering Jerusalem How does this apply to our lives? We need to be ready to praise Him with all our resources We need to praise Him today We need to seek His touch – He will touch us