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Palm Sunday – Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and Christians Today
Apr 14, 2019 09:27:05   #
bahmer
 
Palm Sunday – Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and Christians Today
By David Jolly - April 14, 2019

Today is Palm Sunday, the day we celebrate Jesus’ return to Jerusalem. It’s traditionally called the Triumphal Entry, but do you know why it is called ‘triumphal’ or what message that sends to Christians today?

The account of Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem is found in all four Gospels (Matthew 21:1-17; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:29-40 and John 12:12-19). For those who are not totally familiar with the entry narrative, before entering Jerusalem, Jesus sent 2 disciples ahead to bring him back the colt of a donkey, a colt that never been ridden. Then Jesus sat on the colt and rode it into Jerusalem. The people heard of his coming and believed that He was the promised king come to deliver them from the tyranny of their Roman rulers. Hailing Jesus as their king, the people lined the road and placed palm fronds down on the road in front of Jesus and the donkey colt, an honor only given to a king. This is why we celebrate the day – Palm Sunday.

Jesus entry into Jerusalem is referred to these days as the Triumphal Entry because the people hailed him as their promised king. Jesus didn’t correct the people, but He rode in not as their promised king but as their promised Messiah. The people thought He was there to save them from the Romans, but Jesus knew that He was there to save them from eternal damnation and that it would cost Him His life. He knew He was not going to sit on an earthly throne and rule the Jewish people, but that He was going to endure an excruciating and humiliating tortuous death on a cross.

Jesus’ mission was very different from what the people were expecting, but was the most important act for all of mankind, ever since Adam sinned in the Garden of Eden.

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So, what message does the Triumphal Entry have for Christians today?

Knowing the consequences for doing the right thing and what His purpose was, Jesus didn’t stray from that purpose and He did the right thing. Knowing the cost of doing the right thing would lead to being beaten, whipped, spat upon, having a crown of thorns embedded on his head and then suffer the slow and agonizing death on the cross, Jesus still did the right thing, even though His human part asked God if at all possible, to remove that cup (duty) from Him. Jesus, however, knew that God would not remove the cup from Him and that He was definitely going to be brutally killed.

Today, Christians are facing a lot of persecution. Democrats are working hard to pass laws that make preaching some of the truths about sins a criminal act. They mock Christians and go out of their way to try to silence TRUE Christians.

I emphasize TRUE Christians because a great many people who claim to be Christians have compromised their faith by abandoning parts of what the Bible teaches. They have compromised to the sinful ways of the secular world, such as living together before or out of marriage and accepting homosexuality instead of condemning it as an abominable sin (Leviticus 18:22; 20:13). Many of today’s so-called Christians are afraid of being confronted for their faith or they find themselves embarrassed by their faith – kind of like Peter denying Christ 3 times.

Just as Jesus did not back away from the truth and doing what He knew was the right thing to do, even though it cost Him everything (from an earthly perspective), TRUE Christians should be prepared to do the same.

Standing up for Jesus and the truths of the Bible could cost you your relationships with family and friends as Jesus said would happen. It could cost you your job, your home, your finances and even your freedom.

Are you prepared or willing to lose everything in the name of Jesus? If not, then you need to question your faith. After all, Jesus warned about people like that when He said:

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness’.” Matthew 7:21-23.
When I read or hear about Jesus’ Triumphal Entry, I see it as an example to follow – to do what is right in the eyes of God, even knowing the consequences could be dire.

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Apr 15, 2019 02:34:38   #
Zemirah Loc: Sojourner En Route...
 
Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem upon a colt the foal of an ass was the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy:

Zechariah 9:9 "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass."

There are analogies to be drawn between this donkey colt that served Jesus and the lost sinner who is saved by the grace of God, and called to serve the Lord Jesus in the appointed place and time.

This young donkey colt as he stands there tied at that place on the edge on town where two ways met; standing, awaiting as it were, his soul purpose in life to be fulfilled; yet he was totally unaware of what that purpose was to be.

The lost sinner going about their life is as this colt, unaware that Jesus is going to send for them. Out of the masses of lost and dying humanity, Jesus calls out their name through the gospel message, bidding them come unto Him. There are many who will hear Jesus’ voice calling to them.

1. Notice some characteristics of this donkey and see how these might relate to the lost child of God:

-Donkeys are unclean animals by Old Testament law (they do not chew the cud).

“But we are all as an unclean thing, and all of our righteousnesses are as filthy rags”

Is. 64:6). This was spoken concerning the Jews, but is equally true of the gentiles.

-Donkeys are a beast of burden. Their lives are bound for servitude to their master.

No man is sovereign, but all people are servant to someone; both physically and spiritually.

-Donkeys are stubborn; their will may be free, but only within the limits of their stubborn nature.

Proverbs 26:3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.

Oh how the nature of the lost sinner is like the nature of the donkey; stubborn and unwilling

to hear the truth concerning their need for salvation and their need to serve the Lord.

-Not only are donkeys stubborn, but they are very slow of learning. It is difficult to impossible

to teach them anything. Likewise is natural man dense toward spiritual things…

Job 11:12 For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt.

Though they would desire to learn and be spiritually wise, natural man cannot be taught

spiritual things because they are spiritually discerned…

-This donkey was a young, unbroken colt, which had never been ridden by any man. Not only

was he stubborn and dense, but he was untamed and unbroken for service.

-In the Scriptures mankind is likened to a wild ass… (Jeremiah 2:24; Hosea 8:9).

Like the wild ass, the lost sinner is wild, unruly, and untamed, given to sensual pleasure.

As such the lost sinner is unfit and in no condition to serve the Lord…

-This donkey was tied up; his stubborn will may have been free, but he was in bondage to his

master. In like manner the lost sinner is in bondage to his master; the devil. They are taken

captive by him at his will. They are born in his kingdom, are led by him, and they serve him.

-He was tied up where two ways met. He was at a crossroads in life. As far as anyone knew this

donkey’s life could have gone any direction. But the Lord had his place of service all

planned out for him.


2. Jesus sent the disciples for the donkey

-This donkey didn’t know his God ordained purpose for his life.

-He didn’t know God’s prophecy concerning him.

-He was a chosen donkey, chosen by God even before the foundation of the world for this work.

“Known unto God are all His works from the beginning of the world” Acts 15:18

It couldn’t have been another donkey, but this particular donkey was chosen for this

service. Just like it couldn’t have been just any virgin, but Mary the mother of Jesus was

chosen to give birth to Jesus. And so it is with all the sinners that Jesus calls; they are

each one chosen of God unto salvation in Jesus Christ, and to a particular service.

-The Bible says that the Lord had need of him…sovereign grace advocates need to consider.

-The disciples were sent to where Jesus said the donkey would be.

-The disciples untied the donkey.

-The owners did not stop the disciples from taking donkey.

-The donkey went willingly with the disciples.


3. The donkey served Jesus

-Jesus' call overcame the donkey’s natural will. The donkey willing, and gently carried Jesus upon his

back. He did not offer to buck or throw Jesus off.

-The donkey’s mission was glorious…He carried the King of Kings into the city of Zion!

However humble the task might seem, when it is done for Jesus it is important, and it is

glorious. Our service down here may seem menial and unimportant; but if it is done for

Jesus, according to His will, then it is very important to Him and to us…

-The donkey probably didn’t realize or fully appreciate his calling or service.

-The donkey lifted up Jesus literally upon his back…we are to lift Him up spiritually.

-The donkey carried Jesus literally; we are to carry His message of the gospel into all the world.


Conclusion:


We can each see ourself this morning as this donkey:

Unclean, stubborn, spiritually blind, wild, unbroken, a servant to Satan in his Kingdom…

We may hear the voice of Jesus calling us unto himself…


The gospel message to come unto Jesus for a full pardon of our sins is the most important call in anyone's lifetime, and not to be ignored.


http://sovereigngrace.homestead.com/files/SermonTheDonkeyThatServedJesus.htm

(Pastor Burke, Calvary Baptist Church)




bahmer wrote:
Palm Sunday – Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and Christians Today
By David Jolly - April 14, 2019

Today is Palm Sunday, the day we celebrate Jesus’ return to Jerusalem. It’s traditionally called the Triumphal Entry, but do you know why it is called ‘triumphal’ or what message that sends to Christians today?

The account of Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem is found in all four Gospels (Matthew 21:1-17; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:29-40 and John 12:12-19). For those who are not totally familiar with the entry narrative, before entering Jerusalem, Jesus sent 2 disciples ahead to bring him back the colt of a donkey, a colt that never been ridden. Then Jesus sat on the colt and rode it into Jerusalem. The people heard of his coming and believed that He was the promised king come to deliver them from the tyranny of their Roman rulers. Hailing Jesus as their king, the people lined the road and placed palm fronds down on the road in front of Jesus and the donkey colt, an honor only given to a king. This is why we celebrate the day – Palm Sunday.

Jesus entry into Jerusalem is referred to these days as the Triumphal Entry because the people hailed him as their promised king. Jesus didn’t correct the people, but He rode in not as their promised king but as their promised Messiah. The people thought He was there to save them from the Romans, but Jesus knew that He was there to save them from eternal damnation and that it would cost Him His life. He knew He was not going to sit on an earthly throne and rule the Jewish people, but that He was going to endure an excruciating and humiliating tortuous death on a cross.

Jesus’ mission was very different from what the people were expecting, but was the most important act for all of mankind, ever since Adam sinned in the Garden of Eden.

Trending: Rep. Mad Max Waters Duped By Own Ignorance

So, what message does the Triumphal Entry have for Christians today?

Knowing the consequences for doing the right thing and what His purpose was, Jesus didn’t stray from that purpose and He did the right thing. Knowing the cost of doing the right thing would lead to being beaten, whipped, spat upon, having a crown of thorns embedded on his head and then suffer the slow and agonizing death on the cross, Jesus still did the right thing, even though His human part asked God if at all possible, to remove that cup (duty) from Him. Jesus, however, knew that God would not remove the cup from Him and that He was definitely going to be brutally killed.

Today, Christians are facing a lot of persecution. Democrats are working hard to pass laws that make preaching some of the truths about sins a criminal act. They mock Christians and go out of their way to try to silence TRUE Christians.

I emphasize TRUE Christians because a great many people who claim to be Christians have compromised their faith by abandoning parts of what the Bible teaches. They have compromised to the sinful ways of the secular world, such as living together before or out of marriage and accepting homosexuality instead of condemning it as an abominable sin (Leviticus 18:22; 20:13). Many of today’s so-called Christians are afraid of being confronted for their faith or they find themselves embarrassed by their faith – kind of like Peter denying Christ 3 times.

Just as Jesus did not back away from the truth and doing what He knew was the right thing to do, even though it cost Him everything (from an earthly perspective), TRUE Christians should be prepared to do the same.

Standing up for Jesus and the truths of the Bible could cost you your relationships with family and friends as Jesus said would happen. It could cost you your job, your home, your finances and even your freedom.

Are you prepared or willing to lose everything in the name of Jesus? If not, then you need to question your faith. After all, Jesus warned about people like that when He said:

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness’.” Matthew 7:21-23.
When I read or hear about Jesus’ Triumphal Entry, I see it as an example to follow – to do what is right in the eyes of God, even knowing the consequences could be dire.
Palm Sunday – Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and Christian... (show quote)

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Apr 15, 2019 08:38:54   #
bahmer
 
Zemirah wrote:
Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem upon a colt the foal of an ass was the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy:

Zechariah 9:9 "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass."

There are analogies to be drawn between this donkey colt that served Jesus and the lost sinner who is saved by the grace of God, and called to serve the Lord Jesus in the appointed place and time.

This young donkey colt as he stands there tied at that place on the edge on town where two ways met; standing, awaiting as it were, his soul purpose in life to be fulfilled; yet he was totally unaware of what that purpose was to be.

The lost sinner going about their life is as this colt, unaware that Jesus is going to send for them. Out of the masses of lost and dying humanity, Jesus calls out their name through the gospel message, bidding them come unto Him. There are many who will hear Jesus’ voice calling to them.

1. Notice some characteristics of this donkey and see how these might relate to the lost child of God:

-Donkeys are unclean animals by Old Testament law (they do not chew the cud).

“But we are all as an unclean thing, and all of our righteousnesses are as filthy rags”

Is. 64:6). This was spoken concerning the Jews, but is equally true of the gentiles.

-Donkeys are a beast of burden. Their lives are bound for servitude to their master.

No man is sovereign, but all people are servant to someone; both physically and spiritually.

-Donkeys are stubborn; their will may be free, but only within the limits of their stubborn nature.

Proverbs 26:3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.

Oh how the nature of the lost sinner is like the nature of the donkey; stubborn and unwilling

to hear the truth concerning their need for salvation and their need to serve the Lord.

-Not only are donkeys stubborn, but they are very slow of learning. It is difficult to impossible

to teach them anything. Likewise is natural man dense toward spiritual things…

Job 11:12 For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt.

Though they would desire to learn and be spiritually wise, natural man cannot be taught

spiritual things because they are spiritually discerned…

-This donkey was a young, unbroken colt, which had never been ridden by any man. Not only

was he stubborn and dense, but he was untamed and unbroken for service.

-In the Scriptures mankind is likened to a wild ass… (Jeremiah 2:24; Hosea 8:9).

Like the wild ass, the lost sinner is wild, unruly, and untamed, given to sensual pleasure.

As such the lost sinner is unfit and in no condition to serve the Lord…

-This donkey was tied up; his stubborn will may have been free, but he was in bondage to his

master. In like manner the lost sinner is in bondage to his master; the devil. They are taken

captive by him at his will. They are born in his kingdom, are led by him, and they serve him.

-He was tied up where two ways met. He was at a crossroads in life. As far as anyone knew this

donkey’s life could have gone any direction. But the Lord had his place of service all

planned out for him.


2. Jesus sent the disciples for the donkey

-This donkey didn’t know his God ordained purpose for his life.

-He didn’t know God’s prophecy concerning him.

-He was a chosen donkey, chosen by God even before the foundation of the world for this work.

“Known unto God are all His works from the beginning of the world” Acts 15:18

It couldn’t have been another donkey, but this particular donkey was chosen for this

service. Just like it couldn’t have been just any virgin, but Mary the mother of Jesus was

chosen to give birth to Jesus. And so it is with all the sinners that Jesus calls; they are

each one chosen of God unto salvation in Jesus Christ, and to a particular service.

-The Bible says that the Lord had need of him…sovereign grace advocates need to consider.

-The disciples were sent to where Jesus said the donkey would be.

-The disciples untied the donkey.

-The owners did not stop the disciples from taking donkey.

-The donkey went willingly with the disciples.


3. The donkey served Jesus

-Jesus' call overcame the donkey’s natural will. The donkey willing, and gently carried Jesus upon his

back. He did not offer to buck or throw Jesus off.

-The donkey’s mission was glorious…He carried the King of Kings into the city of Zion!

However humble the task might seem, when it is done for Jesus it is important, and it is

glorious. Our service down here may seem menial and unimportant; but if it is done for

Jesus, according to His will, then it is very important to Him and to us…

-The donkey probably didn’t realize or fully appreciate his calling or service.

-The donkey lifted up Jesus literally upon his back…we are to lift Him up spiritually.

-The donkey carried Jesus literally; we are to carry His message of the gospel into all the world.


Conclusion:


We can each see ourself this morning as this donkey:

Unclean, stubborn, spiritually blind, wild, unbroken, a servant to Satan in his Kingdom…

We may hear the voice of Jesus calling us unto himself…


The gospel message to come unto Jesus for a full pardon of our sins is the most important call in anyone's lifetime, and not to be ignored.


http://sovereigngrace.homestead.com/files/SermonTheDonkeyThatServedJesus.htm

(Pastor Burke, Calvary Baptist Church)
Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem upon a colt ... (show quote)


Amen and Amen thanks for that Zemirah it added a lot to this message.

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Apr 16, 2019 03:48:46   #
Zemirah Loc: Sojourner En Route...
 
Hi bahmer,

I would be honored to serve Jesus Christ as well as that donkey did, and to be always be alert enough to hear His voice.



bahmer wrote:
Amen and Amen thanks for that Zemirah it added a lot to this message.

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Apr 16, 2019 07:22:51   #
Rose42
 
Good reading Zemirah and Bahmer. Thanks

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