160522 AM The Three Triumphal Entrances of Jesus

The Three Triumphal Entrances of Jesus  A.  God’s written revelation to mankind reveals not one, but three triumphal entrances of Jesus.  B.  His communication leads us to two pivotal questions:  Why do they matter?  Are you ready?  Triumphal Entry #1:__________________(Matt 21:1-11 ) · The Jewish Passover was less than one week away (John 12:12) ·  The manner of Jesus’ entrance was a fulfillment of prophecy (Zech 9:9) ·  A multitude praised Jesus as Lord and King because of his mighty works (Luke 20:37)  · The multitude had grown at the news of Lazarus’ resurrection (John 12:17-19) · The crowds that went before him and followed him were shouting, “______________!” (Matt 21:9) · Jesus affirms their praise as appropriate and fitting (Luke 20:39-40) · The________of God has arrived in the city of David to die for the sins of the world (John 1:29)  Triumphal Entry #2:______________(Acts 1:1-3, 6-9; Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14) · Jesus repeatedly referred to himself as “the Son of Man” throughout the Gospels · All authority in heaven and on earth had been given to him (Matt 28:18) · These are things into which even the___________had longed to look (1 Pet 1:9-12) · The risen Son of God has ascended and been seated at the right hand of the Father (Heb 12:2)  ” • From the time of his ascension, the promise has been that he will___________(Acts1:10-11)   ” ” Triumphal Entry #3: The____________ Coming (Phil 3:20; 1 Thes 1:9-10)” “• That day will be more awesome, terrifying, and glorious than we can imagine (2 Thes 1:5-10)”  “• Long ago we were told that the face of the LORD is against those who do evil (Psa 34:16)”  “• The sure and steadfast word of God: every________will see him (Rev 1:7)” ” • Because of his grace, these don’t have to be terrible thoughts (Rev 1:5-6; Col 1:13-14)” ” • Those “_______________________ ” have nothing to fear (1 Thes 4:16-5:11)” ” • The pivotal question: “Am I ‘in Christ’?” (Gal 3:26-27)”