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MESSAGE SUMMARY
Two thousand years ago, on the final Sunday of Jesus' earthly life, before His crucifixion, He did the most unusual thing: He asked for a donkey, never before ridden, to be brought to Him. That simple animal carried Jesus into the city of Jerusalem in parade-like fashion, presenting Jesus - Israel's Messiah and Deliverer. What was the significance of this act performed on this particular day?
OUTLINE
I. The Presentation (Vss 28-35)
A. An Emotional Atmosphere
B. An Elected Animal
II. The Congregation (Vss 36-40)
A. Acclaimed by the Righteous
B. Accused by the Religious
III. The Lamentation (Vss 41-44)
A. Great Possibilities Rejected
B. Great Punishment Incurred
PRACTICING THESE PRINCIPLES
1. Consider what "simple" things you could let the Lord use to further His work. Think of a few and present them to Him, not passively ("Let me know, Lord, whenever You want them") but actively ("I will use this for God’s glory starting today!").
2. As Jesus approached Jerusalem, He approaches our lives. What do you suppose His reaction is to what He sees? Rejoicing in our devotion? Weeping over unused potential?
3. How aware are you of God's "sense of timing"? See John 2:4 and Gal 4:3-5, especially the phrase, "the fullness of the time."
Topic: Palm Sunday
Keywords: Easter, entry, triumphal
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