Palm Sunday and Christ’s Humiliation Lesson 28

Bethphage and the Mount of Olives

Points to Note (Matthew 21:1-11) What did Jesus tell the disciples to do in verses 2-3? How did Jesus show that he is true God in those same verses? What strikes you about disciples’ response? The owner of the colt?

Points to Note (Matthew 21:1-11) What did Jesus tell the disciples to do in verses 2-3? To go and get a colt for him. How did Jesus show that he is true God in those same verses? What strikes you about disciples’ response? The owner of the colt?

Points to Note (Matthew 21:1-11) What did Jesus tell the disciples to do in verses 2-3? To go and get a colt for him. How did Jesus show that he is true God in those same verses? He predicted what would happen. What strikes you about disciples’ response? The owner of the colt?

Points to Note (Matthew 21:1-11) What did Jesus tell the disciples to do in verses 2-3? To go and get a colt for him. How did Jesus show that he is true God in those same verses? He predicted what would happen. What strikes you about disciples’ response? The owner of the colt? Nobody questioned him.

Points to Note (Matthew 21:1-11) What kind of animal do kings and warriors ride? What did Jesus demonstrate by riding on a colt? What is a colt/foal?

Points to Note (Matthew 21:1-11) What kind of animal do kings and warriors ride? A tall white horse What did Jesus demonstrate by riding on a colt? What is a colt/foal?

Points to Note (Matthew 21:1-11) What kind of animal do kings and warriors ride? A tall white horse What did Jesus demonstrate by riding on a colt? humility What is a colt/foal?

Points to Note (Matthew 21:1-11) What kind of animal do kings and warriors ride? A tall white horse What did Jesus demonstrate by riding on a colt? humility What is a colt/foal? A young male donkey

Points to Note (Matthew 21:1-11) Where was this event prophesied? Who/what is “Zion”? What did the crowd do in verse 9?

Points to Note (Matthew 21:1-11) Where was this event prophesied? Zechariah 9:9 Who/what is “Zion”? What did the crowd do in verse 9?

Points to Note (Matthew 21:1-11) Where was this event prophesied? Zechariah 9:9 Who/what is “Zion”? It was the hill that Jerusalem was built on. It is also a name for the Holy Christian Church. What did the crowd do in verse 9?

Points to Note (Matthew 21:1-11) Where was this event prophesied? Zechariah 9:9 Who/what is “Zion”? It was the hill that Jerusalem was built on. It is also a name for the Holy Christian Church. What did the crowd do in verse 9? They praised Jesus.

Points to Note (Matthew 21:1-11) What does “Hosanna” mean? Why did the people call Jesus the “Son of David”? Read verse 11. Who did people think Jesus was?

Points to Note (Matthew 21:1-11) What does “Hosanna” mean? Save us Why did the people call Jesus the “Son of David”? Read verse 11. Who did people think Jesus was?

Points to Note (Matthew 21:1-11) What does “Hosanna” mean? Save us Why did the people call Jesus the “Son of David”? They expected him to be a king. Read verse 11. Who did people think Jesus was?

Points to Note (Matthew 21:1-11) What does “Hosanna” mean? Save us Why did the people call Jesus the “Son of David”? They expected him to be a king. Read verse 11. Who did people think Jesus was? A prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.

Points to Note (Luke 19:29-38) Who else was there besides those praising Jesus? (39) Why would they tell Jesus to keep his followers quiet?

Points to Note (Luke 19:29-38) Who else was there besides those praising Jesus? (39) Those who hated Jesus. Why would they tell Jesus to keep his followers quiet?

Points to Note (Luke 19:29-38) Who else was there besides those praising Jesus? (39) Those who hated Jesus. Why would they tell Jesus to keep his followers quiet? They didn’t like Jesus and were nervous of his following.

BREAK AND QUIZ TIME!

Definition Christ’s Humiliation: Philippians 2:6-8 – 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!

Definition Christ’s Humiliation: Philippians 2:6-8 – 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! The time when Jesus did not make full and frequent use of his divine attributes he has as true God

The Bible and My Life Why did Christ have to humble himself? Galatians 4:4–5 (NIV2011) 4 But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.

The Bible and My Life Why did Christ have to humble himself? Galatians 4:4–5 (NIV2011) 4 But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. To be born under the law.

The Bible and My Life Why did Christ have to humble himself? Hebrews 4:15 – For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet was without sin.

The Bible and My Life Why did Christ have to humble himself? Hebrews 4:15 – For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet was without sin. Without sin for us

The Bible and My Life Why did Christ have to humble himself? Romans 5:19 – For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.

The Bible and My Life Why did Christ have to humble himself? Romans 5:19 – For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. Through his obedience to the Law he made us righteous

The Bible and My Life Why did Christ have to humble himself? Romans 4:4–5 (NIV2011) 4 Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. 5 However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness.

The Bible and My Life Why did Christ have to humble himself? Romans 4:4–5 (NIV2011) 4 Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. 5 However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness. We receive his holiness through faith.

The Bible and My Life Why did Christ have to humble himself? Answer – Christ had to be born under the law to actively obey it as our perfect substitute so that he could give his holiness to us as a gift through faith.

The Bible and My Life Why else did Christ have to humble himself? Galatians 3:13 (HCSB) Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, because it is written: Everyone who is hung on a tree is cursed.

The Bible and My Life Why else did Christ have to humble himself? Galatians 3:13 (HCSB) Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, because it is written: Everyone who is hung on a tree is cursed. To die to pay for our sins

The Bible and My Life Why else did Christ have to humble himself? Mark 10:45 – The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

The Bible and My Life Why else did Christ have to humble himself? Mark 10:45 – The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. To give his life for me

The Bible and My Life Why else did Christ have to humble himself? Answer –Christ humbled to pay for and redeem us from our sins by his death.

The Bible and My Life How did Christ humble himself? Matthew 1:18–20 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. 20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

The Bible and My Life How did Christ humble himself? Matthew 1:18–20 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. 20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. He was conceived

The Bible and My Life How did Christ humble himself? Luke 2:6–7 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

The Bible and My Life How did Christ humble himself? Luke 2:6–7 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. He was born.

The Bible and My Life How did Christ humble himself? Mark 15:15 – Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified.

The Bible and My Life How did Christ humble himself? Mark 15:15 – Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified. suffered

The Bible and My Life How did Christ humble himself? Mark 15:22, 24 – They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means The Place of the Skull). And they crucified him.

The Bible and My Life How did Christ humble himself? Mark 15:22, 24 – They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means The Place of the Skull). And they crucified him. Crucified

The Bible and My Life How did Christ humble himself? Mark 15:37 – With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last.

The Bible and My Life How did Christ humble himself? Mark 15:37 – With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. He died

The Bible and My Life How did Christ humble himself? Mark 15:46 – Joseph bought some linen cloth, took down the body, wrapped it in the linen, and placed it in a tomb cut out of rock.

The Bible and My Life How did Christ humble himself? Mark 15:46 – Joseph bought some linen cloth, took down the body, wrapped it in the linen, and placed it in a tomb cut out of rock. He was buried

The Bible and My Life How did Christ humble himself? Cf. the Apostle’s Creed (p. 4 in Catechism)

The Bible and My Life How did Christ humble himself? Answer – Christ humbled himself by the lowly manner of his conception; his lowly birth and life; his suffering under Pontius Pilate; his crucifixion, death and burial.

Homework! Look at the end of the last page of your notes!

Homework Memorize: ▫Institution of Holy Communion (page 13) ▫Romans 5:19 Study notes for a quiz Read Matthew 26:17-30 and 1 Corinthians 11:23-29