THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY, Dr. Samuel Lee
YOUR KING COMES
Passage: Matthew 21:1~11  
Key verse: 5
Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King(A)(B)
21 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives,(C) Jesus sent two disciples, 2 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. 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”
4 This took place to fulfill(D) what was spoken through the prophet:
5 “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.’”[a](E)
6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks(F) on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,
10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”
11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet(J) from Nazareth in Galilee.”
Footnotes
- Matthew 21:5 Zech. 9:9
- Matthew 21:9 A Hebrew expression meaning “Save!” which became an exclamation of praise; also in verse 15
- Matthew 21:9 Psalm 118:25,26
- Matthew 21:9 A Hebrew expression meaning “Save!” which became an exclamation of praise; also in verse 15
Cross references
- Matthew 21:1 : 21:1-9pp — Mk 11:1-10; Lk 19:29-38
- Matthew 21:1 : 21:4-9pp — Jn 12:12-15
- Matthew 21:1 : Mt 24:3; 26:30; Mk 14:26; Lk 19:37; 21:37; 22:39; Jn 8:1; Ac 1:12
- Matthew 21:4 : S Mt 1:22
- Matthew 21:5 : Isa 62:11; Zec 9:9
- Matthew 21:8 : 2Ki 9:13
- Matthew 21:9 : ver 15; S Mt 9:27
- Matthew 21:9 : Ps 118:26; Mt 23:39
- Matthew 21:9 : Lk 2:14
- Matthew 21:11 : Dt 18:15; Lk 7:16, 39; 24:19; Jn 1:21, 25; 6:14; 7:40
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1. The Lord needs them (1-6)
Jesus wanted to announce his kingship. He chose to do so by riding into Jerusalem on a donkey, as Zechariah the prophet had prophesied (Zec 9:9,10). He sent 2 disciples to a nearby village to commandeer a donkey and her colt. Jesus is the owner of all things. He taught his disciples a lesson in obedience that helped prepare them for the hard events ahead.
2. 'Hosanna to the Son of David!' (7-11)
When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred. The people used their cloaks for the donkey's saddle; they cut branches and spread them with their cloaks on the road before him. This was the way kings of Israel once had been welcomed into the city (2Ki 9:13). But Jesus was a humble and gentle king. He did not come with an army to conquer by force; he came in peace to save and give life, to rule men's hearts in righteousness and peace.
Prayer: Lord, I welcome you as my Savior and King. Come, rule my heart in peace.
One Word: See, your King comes