The King and His Kingdom

I. The Background to the Triumphal Entry

 A.  The Immediate Effect of Raising Lazarus from the Dead  45-54

 B.  The Expectant Crowd  John 11:55-57

 C.  An Overnight Visit  12:1
    
  D.  The Thronging Crowd  12:9-11
    
    

II. The Triumphal Entry Itself John 12:12-19

III. The Significance of the Triumphal Entry

A.  It Shows THE KING is in Absolute Control

B.  Why a young donkey?  Zech. 9:9

C.  The Messianic Prophecy of Genesis 49:9-12

D.   The King Knew the True Depths of Human Depravity

Two Final Lessons can be gleaned from Christ’s entry into Jerusalem

1. Jerusalem did not improve upon the day of her opportunities.

   2. There is a savior of Sinners.