On the Streets

with JesusPresentin

g the KingMarch 16, 2008

Introduction• Inner Struggle –

Joy mixed with Pain

Introduction• Matthew 21:1-17

Delirious PARADE• Initiated by Jesus!

Delirious PARADE• Initiated by Jesus!

– Fulfilled ProphecyZechariah 9:9

Delirious PARADE• Initiated by Jesus!

– Fulfilled ProphecyPsalm 118:22-27

Delirious PARADE• Initiated by Jesus!

– Fulfilled Prophecy– Pushed Leaders

Delirious PARADE• Messianic Expectations?

Zechariah 9:10-16

Delirious PARADE• Triumphal Entry?Roman Parade• Killed 5,000• Golden Chariot• Led prisoners to the arena to fight beasts/gladiators

Jesus• Healed & brought Life, fed 5,000 • Donkey colt• Purified temple

Delirious PARADE• In the midst of joy,

Jesus Weeps!(Luke 19:41-44)

Divided RECEPTION

• Mixed Group

Divided RECEPTION

• Mixed Group– Galileans & other pilgrims

Divided RECEPTION

• Mixed Group– Galileans & other pilgrims– Judeans – Witnesses to Lazarus

being raised from dead

Divided RECEPTION

• Mixed Group– Galileans & other pilgrims– Judeans – Witnesses to Lazarus

being raised from dead– Those from Jerusalem,

including leaders

Divided RECEPTION

• Many Rejoicing

Divided RECEPTION

• Many Rejoicing• Some Questioning

Divided RECEPTION

• Many Rejoicing• Some Questioning• Leaders Indignant

Divided RECEPTION

• Many Rejoicing• Some Questioning• Leaders Indignant• Jesus Unmoved by Rebuke

Demonstrated RULERSHIP

• Purified Temple– Drove out money changers

Demonstrated RULERSHIP

• Purified Temple– Drove out money changers

• Dishonest trading in guise of public service…

Demonstrated RULERSHIP

• Purified Temple– Drove out money changers

• Dishonest trading in guise of public service…

– Blocked Court of the Gentiles!

Demonstrated RULERSHIP

• Restored “My Father’s house”– House of Prayer for all nations

Disaster LOOMED• Disaster Provoked?

Disaster LOOMED• Disaster Provoked?• Tight Timeline

Disaster LOOMED• Disaster Provoked?• Tight Timeline

– Anointed One cut off at Passover – Daniel 9:26

Conclusion• Jesus is in control

“History is His Story!”

Conclusion• Jesus is in control

• Nation fails to receive its King, its Messiah

Conclusion• Jesus is in control

• Nation fails to receive its King, its Messiah

• John 1:10-12