The Triumphal Entry of the Messianic King

SERMON OUTLINE/NOTES

“The Triumphal Entry of the Messianic King”
John 12:12-19
Introduction

· What we Think Concerning Jesus Christ Matters Greatly

I. What People Thought concerning who Jesus was & Why They Celebrated His entry into Jerusalem (vs. 12-13, 17-19)

A. Jesus the Messianic King Enters Jerusalem (vs. 12-13, 17-18)

B. A Political Messiah (vs. 10-11, 19)

II. Why Jesus Rode on a Donkey (vs. 14-15)

       A.  A Symbol of a Different Deliverer & Kingdom than What the People had Conceived (v. 14)

B. To Assure the People to “Fear Not!” (v. 15)

III. Why the Disciples Did Not Understand the Significance of this Special Event (v. 16)

       A.  Misunderstood & Misapplied Prophecy –      Zech. 9:9

       B. Had Not Received the Promised Comforter – John 14:26

Conclusion and Application

· What is Your Idea of the Messiah?
· Do You Live in Fear?