1. The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 21:1-46

2. The Gospel of Matthew Entrance into Jerusalem 21:1-22 Triumphal Entry Cleansing the Temple Fig Tree Withered

3. The Gospel of Matthew Entrance into Jerusalem 21:1-22 Riding on a Donkey (Zec 9:9) “Hosanna” – “Save Now” – “Jesus, the Prophet from Nazareth.” Cleansing of Temple (Ep 4:26)

4. The Gospel of Matthew Entrance into Jerusalem 21:1-22 Fig Tree Withered – Not Ignorance (He knew all things). – Not an Angry Fit. – Figure of God’s Patience and Expectation (cf. Jerusalem – Israel).

5. The Gospel of Matthew Questions & Parables 21:23-46 Jesus’ Authority Questioned John’s Authority Parable of the Two Sons Parable of Wicked Vinedressers

6. The Gospel of Matthew Questions & Parables 22:23-46 “By What Authority” – Unless the Lord builds the house (Ps 127:1) John’s Authority: Heaven - Men? – Vain Worship (Matt 15:8-9). – Pattern of Scripture (II Timothy 3:16-17).

7. The Gospel of Matthew Questions & Parables 22:23-46 Understanding What is Written – What it says (Direct Commands). – What it describes (Apostolic Example (Philippians 4:9). – What it infers (Necessary Inference).

8. The Gospel of Matthew Questions & Parables 22:23-46 Parable of Two Sons – We Must Obey Our Father’s Commands. Parable of Wicked Vinedressers – Foreshadowing His Death – Characterizing That Generation.

9. The Gospel of Matthew Next Week: Matthew 22:1-46