Introduction

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? As we assemble here, in this sanctuary, we are reminded of the warmth of fellowship, the strength of unity, and the power of the Word of God. We are a community bound not by our shared interests, not by our common backgrounds, but by the precious blood of Jesus Christ, our Savior.

Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds to an event of great significance in the life of our Lord Jesus. An event that is not only historical but also deeply symbolic, filled with profound implications for us as believers. We will be considering the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 21, verses 1 through 11.

Let’s read these verses together. "As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, 'Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.' This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: 'Say to Daughter Zion, 'See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.' The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, 'Hosanna to the Son of David!' 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!' 'Hosanna in the highest heaven!' When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, 'Who is this?' The crowds answered, 'This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.'"

We find ourselves standing at the gates of Jerusalem, watching as our Savior rides into the city on a humble donkey. We hear the shouts of "Hosanna!" and the rustling of palm branches. We feel the excitement, the anticipation, the hope. But what does it all mean? What can we learn from this event? How does it affect us, here and now?

As we seek to answer these questions, let's remember the words of Charles Spurgeon, one of the great preachers of the 19th century, who once said, "I have a great need for Christ; I have a great Christ for my need." In our need for understanding, for wisdom, for guidance, we have a great Christ who can provide all these and more.

Let's bow our heads in prayer. Heavenly Father, we thank you for this day, for this gathering, for your Word. As we consider the triumphal entry of your Son, Jesus Christ, into Jerusalem, we pray that you would open our hearts and minds. Help us to understand the significance of this event. Help us to see Jesus as he truly is: our King, our Savior, our Messiah. We pray all these in the mighty name of Jesus, amen.

Manifestation of Messiah's Might

As we look at Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, we see a display of power that is unlike any other. It's not the kind of power we often think of, with displays of force or authority. No, this is a different kind of power. It's the power of humility, the power of peace, the power of love. It's the power of a King who chooses to ride on a donkey, not a war horse. It's the power of a Savior who comes not to conquer by force, but to win hearts through love.

This is the power of our Messiah, Jesus Christ. It's a power that turns the world's ideas of strength and might upside down. It's a power that challenges our own ideas of what it means to be strong, to be mighty, to be victorious.

In the world's eyes, a king riding on a donkey might seem weak, even foolish. But in God's eyes, it's a powerful demonstration of humility and peace. It's a powerful demonstration of a King who is not interested in the trappings of worldly power, but in the well-being of His people. It's a powerful demonstration of a Savior who is not distant and aloof, but close and compassionate.

Everyone would have seen a king who allows himself to be hailed by the crowds one day and crucified the next might seem like a failure. But in God's eyes, it's a powerful demonstration of love and sacrifice. It's a powerful demonstration of a King who is not concerned with His own comfort and safety, but with the salvation of His people.

The world would have seen a king who comes in the name of the Lord might seem presumptuous, even blasphemous. But in God's eyes, it's a powerful demonstration of faith and obedience. It's a powerful demonstration of a King who is not seeking His own glory, but the glory of His Father.

The people saw a king who stirs up an entire city might seem disruptive, even dangerous. But in God's eyes, it's a powerful demonstration of influence and impact. It's a powerful demonstration of a King who is not content with the status quo, but who brings about change.

Transition. This is the power of our Messiah, Jesus Christ. It's a power that is manifested not in grand displays of force or authority, but in humility, peace, love, sacrifice, faith, obedience, influence, and impact. It's a power that challenges us, that calls us to a different way of living, a different way of being. It's a power that can change our lives, if we let it.

Meaning of the Messianic Entry

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