8. RESPONSES TO THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY
John 12:12-19; Rev. 7:9-10 (NIV)

9. I.THE CROWD’S RESPONSE John 12:12-13
1. Notice Their Enthusiasm

10. I.THE CROWD’S RESPONSE John 12:12-13
1. Notice Their Enthusiasm
2. Notice Their Actions

11. I.THE CROWD’S RESPONSE John 12:12-13
1. Notice Their Enthusiasm
2. Notice Their Actions
They laid down Palm branches—

12. I.THE CROWD’S RESPONSE John 12:12-13
Palm branches are a strong symbol of Jewish nationalism
Palm branches are a call to battle
Palm branches are a picture of the End Times

13. I.THE CROWD’S RESPONSE John 12:12-13
1. Notice Their Enthusiasm
2. Notice Their Actions
They laid down Palm branches—
They went out to meet him—

14. I.THE CROWD’S RESPONSE John 12:12-13
Going out to meet Jesus is a sign of a conquered people ushering in a conquering king
Going out to meet Jesus constitutes an ancient Triumphal Entry, and reflects their desire to make him their new king

15. I.THE CROWD’S RESPONSE John 12:12-13
1. Notice Their Enthusiasm
2. Notice Their Actions
3. Notice Their Shouts

16. I.THE CROWD’S RESPONSE John 12:12-19
1. Notice Their Enthusiasm
2. Notice Their Actions
3. Notice Their Shouts—
“Hosanna”; “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord”; and
“Blessed is the King of Israel”

17. I.THE CROWD’S RESPONSE John 12:12-13
“Hosanna” literally means “save us now”
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord” was reinterpreted to mean “blessed is the Messiah who comes in the name of the Lord”
“Blessed is the King of Israel” was reinterpreted to mean, “blessed is the King of Israel on his way to Conquest”

18. II. JESUS’ RESPONSE John 12:14-15

19. II. JESUS’ RESPONSE John 12:14-15
He accepts the adulation
He symbolizes his “Kingship” by the donkey he rides
He is a peacemaker, not a war-maker

20. III. DISCIPLES’ RESPONSE John 12:16

21. III. DISCIPLES’ RESPONSE John 12:16
They do not understand the significance of Jesus riding on the donkey
Only after the resurrection do they grasp its importance

22. IV. PHARISEES’ RESPONSE John 12:17-19

23. IV. PHARISEES’ RESPONSE John 12:17-19
Ironic pessimism
They leave to plot Jesus’ death

24. V. YOUR RESPONSE
Rev. 7:9-10
How will you respond to the meaning of the Triumphal Entry?