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Have you ever been completely blindsided by reality? You thought it was going to be one way—but when the moment came, it turned out to be something entirely different? The triumphal entry was one of those moments. The crowd expected a warrior king, but they got a Servant Savior. They wanted a revolution, but Jesus came to bring redemption. They were ready to crown Him with glory, but He was riding straight toward a crown of thorns & the shame of the cross.
Experience the power and beauty of Palm Sunday 2025 in our message: "Palm Sunday: The Messiah You Didn't See Coming." Dive into the heart of the Palm Sunday story from Matthew 21:1-11, where Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem reveals a Savior who does immeasurably more than anyone expected.
The Triumphal Entry marks a pivotal moment in Scripture where Mark's Gospel dramatically slows down, devoting six chapters to Jesus' final week after racing through three years of ministry in just ten chapters. When Jesus sends disciples to find "a colt on which no one has ever sat," He's demonstrating both divine foreknowledge and fulfilling Zechariah's prophecy. The crowds' enthusiastic reception—laying cloaks on the road, waving palm branches, shouting "Hosanna" and "Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David"—wasn't random celebration but deliberate messianic recognition. They were quoting Psalm 118 and explicitly acknowledging Jesus as the promised Davidic king.What makes this event extraordinary is its timing and symbolism. Jesus purposefully enters Jerusalem during Passover when families selected perfect lambs for sacrifice, presenting Himself as the ultimate Passover Lamb. By entering from the Mount of Olives, He fulfills Ezekiel's vision of God's glory returning to the temple. The palm branches connect this moment to the Feast of Tabernacles, the future Millennial Kingdom, and even heavenly worship as described in Revelation.Listen as we unpack how this familiar story contains deeper spiritual meanings that reveal God's intricate plan across Scripture and time. Are you seeing these profound connections in your own Bible reading?Support the showThank you for listening!! Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve
Jesus' Not-So-Triumphal Entry Zechariah 9:9 (NIV)Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. I will take away the chariots from Ephraim and the warhorses from Jerusalem, and the battle bow will be broken. He will proclaim peace to the nations. His rule will extend from sea to sea and from the Great River to the ends of the earth. Jesus had spoken about His coming death on more than one occasion.Mark 8:31–32 (NLT)“Then Jesus began to tell them that the Son of Man must suffer many terrible things and be rejected by the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He would be killed, but three days later, He would rise from the dead. As He talked about this openly with His disciples, Peter took him aside and began to reprimand Him for saying such things.” Mark 9:31 (NLT)“For He wanted to spend more time with His disciples and teach them. He said to them, ‘The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of his enemies. He will be killed, but three days later, He will rise from the dead.'” Mark 10:32–34 (NLT)“Taking the twelve disciples aside, Jesus once more began to describe everything that was about to happen to Him. ‘Listen,' He said, ‘We're going up to Jerusalem, where the Son of Man will be betrayed to the leading priests and the teachers of religious law. They will sentence Him to die and hand Him over to the Romans. They will mock Him, spit on Him, flog Him with a whip, and kill Him, but after three days he will rise again.'” The disciples, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus with their request.Mark 10:35-45 (NLT)“'Teacher, they said, ‘We want you to do us a favor.' ‘What is your request?' He asked. They replied, ‘When you sit on your glorious throne, we want to sit in places of honor next to you, one on your right and the other on your left.'… When the ten other disciples heard what James and John had asked, they were indignant. So, Jesus called them together and said, ‘You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. But among you, it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of everyone else. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.'” Jesus knew His purpose… And He knew His timing. 2 Kings 9:13 (NLT)“They quickly took their cloaks and spread them under him on the bare steps. Then they blew the trumpet and shouted, “Jehu is king!” Will we allow His rule of grace, peace, and reconciliation in our lives?Luke 19:41-42 (NLT)“But as he came closer to Jerusalem and saw the city ahead, he began to weep. ‘How I wish today that you of all people would understand the way to peace. But now it is too late, and peace is hidden from your eyes.'” True Shalom Peace, Godly wholeness peace, will not just come in a change of circumstances…A New Political ClimateA New Marriage PartnerA Man Cave Away from TensionA New Set of ClothesA New HaircutA New BodyA New ChurchA New JobA New House If you want to know peace, you must come to a place of surrender to Jesus.
Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey. Crowds wave palm branches and cry out “Hosanna!”—recognizing the arrival of the promised King. Every movement fulfills prophecy. Every word points to divine purpose.This Palm Sunday message draws attention to: The significance of the palm branches and shouts of praise The symbolism of Jesus riding a donkey in gentleness and authority The invitation for all people to follow the Light and walk in truth The weight of Jesus' mission as He prepares to be lifted up Scriptures: Matthew 21:1–9, John 12:12–19, Zechariah 9:9, Revelation 7:9, John 12:20–50This reflection centers hearts on Jesus as the victorious King, humble Savior, and eternal Light.
In this series we investigate, detail and harmonize the chronology of the Passion Week of Christ from Jesus' Triumphal Entry, to His crucifixion to the Road to Emmaus, using 10 Key Evidence Pieces in a jury trial format. In Part 4 we look at Adding the Days of the Week
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Welcome to Day 2614 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2614 – The Road To Jerusalem: Why Are You Looking Among The Dead For Someone Who Is Alive? Putnam Church Message – 04/20/2025 Sermon Series: The Road to Jerusalem Message 3: Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? Last week, we explored The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. We answered the question, How do we respond to Jesus' Triumphal Entry today? 1) Believe that Jesus is the Messiah. 2) Serve him as King. 3) Proclaim his praises. This week is the third and final Easter message about The Road to Jerusalem. Today, ask the question, Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? The passage we will cover today is Luke 24:1-12, pages 1642-1643 of your Pew Bibles. INTRODUCTION: Today is Easter, Resurrection Sunday. We have followed Jesus and his disciples on the road to Jerusalem in the last two weeks. Last week, we witnessed Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. But a lot happened in that one week between Palm Sunday and Easter, this week that we often call Holy Week. Let me recap the events of Holy Week for you. On Monday and Tuesday, the conflict between Jesus and the religious leaders escalated as he drove out the merchants in the Temple Court of Gentiles. On Wednesday, Judas met with the religious leaders and arranged for Jesus' betrayal. On Thursday, Jesus met with his disciples in the Upper Room and shared the Last Supper with them. Later that night, Jesus was arrested while praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. Early Friday morning, Jesus was tried before Pilate and sentenced to death. By Friday evening, Jesus was crucified, dead and buried. Saturday was a Sabbath day of rest. And so, at last, we come to Sunday morning. Only seven days had passed since the triumphal entry, but so much had happened in between. Imagine how the disciples felt at this moment. They were in shock from the events of Thursday and Friday. They were in mourning over the death of their Lord and friend. And they were hiding in fear for their own lives. Jesus had warned them that the road to Jerusalem was the road to suffering and the cross, but somehow, they did not understand. But now Sunday morning had arrived, and everything was about to change. (Read Luke 24:5-8 and pray.) 5 The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? 6 He isn't here! He is risen from the dead! Remember what he told you back in Galilee, 7 that the Son of Man[a] must be betrayed into the hands of sinful men and be crucified, and that he would rise again on the third day.” 8 Then they remembered that he had said this. OPENING PRAYER “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? (
Luke 19:28-40 The characters presented in the story of Jesus' Triumphal Entry illustrate several different ways people tend to worship Jesus. Which one do you look like most? How do you worship? Do you worship at all? Do you worship because of what you get from Jesus? Do you worship because you know about Jesus? Do you worship because you're with Jesus? Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: www.crossroadsjourney.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17oxaQ1yWK2DgN0xnlMO_g Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney
Traditionally, today is called “Palm Sunday” by the masses. Some call this day the Triumphal Entry of Christ. Did you know today is the day that Jesus wept over Jerusalem nearly 2,000 years ago. He wept for those lost souls who would experience the abomination of desolation and then the eternal lake of fire! Did… Read more The post The Day of Painful Weeping of Our Christ! appeared first on Pleasant Hill Church of Christ.
In chapters 10-12, John uses Jewish holidays of Hanukkah, Passover, and the Triumphal Entry to show us Jesus is bigger than we may think.
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This week, Griffin Towle shares a palm Sunday message.
In this episode of Devotions with Christian Outdoors Jon takes a brief look at some of the details surrounding the Triumphal Entry during Holy Week. Jesus reveals His heart for the spiritually blind. Jesus reveals His heart for the nations. Jesus reveals His heart for the marginalized. Matthew 21.1-17; Luke 19.41-44; John 3.17
In today's episode, Peter unpacks the significance of what happened on Palm Sunday and gives clarity on how it is Jesus's mission to redeem us from every consequence of the fall of man.Becoming Happy and Free - our newest video course - is LIVE on our website! Visit braveheart.run and begin the course to discover the joy of the New Covenant. We are excited to announce the launch of our new giving platform - Overflow. It offers a variety of ways to give as well as the lowest processing fees, making your gifts to Braveheart go even further. If Braveheart has strengthened your faith, would you consider giving $10 per month? Your giving fuels us to keep running with the Gospel, making disciples of Jesus Christ all over the world. Visit braveheart.run to become a Friend of Braveheart today! Get FIT with us in 2025! Step 1- FEAST ON THE GOSPEL - Join us for weekly podcast and Youtube uploads and Zoom calls, and enjoy free access to our video courses at Braveheart.run. Do you want to connect your local church to Braveheart? Contact Stacia at stacia@braveheartministries.org!Send us a textSupport the show
Jesus' appearance to Mary Magdalene on Easter Morning was a side trip.The King of Life had died, descended, and on the third day rose from the dead - as all Christians confess. But He had farther to rise! He couldn't stay long in the Garden to comfort Mary, but He had instructions for her: Something to stop doing, and something to do. We're looking at John 20, verse 17, as today Jim brings us Part 2 of his sermon, The Real Triumphal Entry. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS04162025_0.mp3Scripture References: Luke 24:26
We're joined by Dr. Willie Nolte on Palm Sunday with a sermon on the Triumphal Entry and a challenge for us all today.
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Welcome to Day 2609 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2609 – The Road to Jerusalem: The Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem Putnam Church Message – 04/13/2025 Sermon Series: The Road to Jerusalem Message 2: The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Last week, we explored Jerusalem: The End of the Road or Just the Beginning. It was about the parable of the Ten Servants and their investment in what the King had given them. This week is the second of three Easter messages about The Road to Jerusalem. Today, we will explore The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. The passage we will cover today is Luke 19:28-40, pages 1631-1632 of your Pew Bibles. INTRODUCTION: Throughout the ministry of Jesus set his face towards his eventual arrival into Jerusalem. His disciples followed him as he walked the long road towards the cross, although they did not fully comprehend what Christ would have to go through./ It was on this day, what we call Palm Sunday, that he finally reached his goal. This is the week that Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem to suffer and die for our sins. But you would hardly know it from the amazing reception he received as he entered the city. (Read Luke 19:36-38 and pray.) 36 As he rode along, the crowds spread out their garments on the road ahead of him. 37 When he reached the place where the road started down the Mount of Olives, all of his followers began to shout and sing as they walked along, praising God for all the wonderful miracles they had seen. 38 “Blessings on the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in highest heaven!”[a] Opening Prayer This event we are looking at today in Jesus' life is often called the Triumphal Entry. We all know the scene well: Jesus entering Jerusalem accompanied by waving palm branches, /cheering the crowds, /and great anticipation. If you were a visitor to Jerusalem on this day and were unfamiliar with Jesus' life and teachings, you would probably be wondering what this was all about. Well, let's take a closer look at this passage and find out for ourselves. There are three things we see happening in our passage this morning. First, Jesus presents himself as the Messiah./ Secondly, the people proclaim Jesus as the Messiah./ Finally, Jesus accepts their praise of him as Messiah. (Bulletin Insert) Jesus presents himself as Messiah (28-34) So, first of all, Jesus presents himself as Messiah. The Messiah was the coming Deliverer God had promised the Jewish people many years before. For much of the later part of the Old Testament and during the intertestamental period, the Israelites looked forward to the coming of Messiah. Messianic expectation ran high among the people of Jesus' day. There were many false messiahs between the...
In this episode, Doable Discipleship host Jason Wieland shares a devotional rooted in Jesus' Triumphal Entry in Luke 19. This devotional moves from Psalms to Luke to Genesis to John in an examination of what the Bible says about creation praising God. This Easter, you are invited to join in the song of praise from all of creation to Jesus - the King of Kings. Episode originally released March 26, 2024.Doable Discipleship is a Saddleback Church podcast produced and hosted by Saddleback Church Content Development Pastor Jason Wieland. It premiered in 2017 and now offers more than 350 episodes. Episodes release every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app and on the Saddleback Church YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/saddleback). Doable Discipleship is a proud part of the Saddleback Family of Podcasts. To learn more about the Saddleback Family of Podcasts, visit saddleback.com/podcasts. So Will I (100 Billion X) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfVd5x9W1XcRelated Doable Discipleship Episodes:The Burden & Gift of Living - https://youtu.be/VP6kHyBUpP4Mysteries of Faith: Union with Christ - https://youtu.be/U1MkOvTKvd0Living Hope with Phil Wickham - https://youtu.be/1U_aetP2H0MLonging for Joy with Alastair Sterne - https://youtu.be/HNXAl4wTmIc
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Jesus was a busy man... while He was dead! If we were to think about the phases of the Lord's preaching ministry, we might overlook one of the most important: His proclamation to the dead, while dead. The Apostles didn't give us abundant information on what Christ was doing during those 3 days His body was in the grave, but they did give us some. And when we put those fragments together, we get a fascinating picture. Here's Jim to tell us about, The Real Triumphal Entry. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS04152025_0.mp3Scripture References: Luke 24:26
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In the final week of our “On Map On Mission” series, Pastor Kevin teaches how Jesus' Triumphal Entry in Matthew 21 can actually show us an example of the generosity we are supposed to have in our lives. As we see how Jesus gave the greatest gift of all, it helps us to live with […] The post The Triumphal Entry and Jesus' Generosity | Kevin Queen | On Map On Mission | WEEK 4 | Message appeared first on Cross Point Church.
Pastor Lorenzo walks us through Matthew 21:1-11 as Jesus enters Jerusalem in what has been referred to as the Triumphal Entry. Jesus orchestrated a procession that demanded attention just days before he would be arrested and condemned to the cross, confounding the expectations of the people regarding what kind of savior he would be.
In this Palm Sunday message, Adam unpacks the Triumphal Entry and reveals how the crowd praised Jesus while missing the true purpose of His coming. He challenges listeners to examine their expectations and recognize the subtle ways we overlook what God is doing. The King still comes lowly, and if we are not careful, we will miss the peace He offers.Music:Abstract StyleMusician:QubeSoundsURL:https://pixabay.com/music/abstract-style-121455/
Even when we can't see it, Jesus is always in control. In times of uncertainty, we learn through faith that Jesus provides perfect peace to those who will receive Him!
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Matthew 21 recounts Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, His cleansing of the Temple, and a series of parables confronting the religious leaders. Riding a donkey to fulfill prophecy, Jesus is celebrated by crowds expecting a political savior, but His mission is one of humility, peace, and spiritual redemption. He drives out corruption from the Temple, curses a barren fig tree as a symbol of fruitless religion, and delivers parables exposing hypocrisy and foretelling judgment. This chapter highlights Jesus as a humble King whose true triumph is over hearts, not nations, calling His followers to reflect His love, peace, and servanthood.
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Thank you for joining us for worship today! We study Matthew 21 and note the significance of the context and details of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – A reflection on the importance of Palm Sunday and Holy Week, highlighting Jesus's Triumphal Entry as more than a celebration—it was a declaration of His Kingship. Understanding civics helps us discern truth from error, but true discipleship means pledging our allegiance to Jesus, making Him sovereign in our lives, and standing firm in faith and truth.
With his Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday—lowly and riding on a donkey—Jesus set in motion events that would forever redefine greatness. But can we perceive this greatness? Those who cling to a model of greatness exemplified by warhorse-riding conquerors like Alexander the Great and Caesar Augustus are a theological anachronism—instead of living in an AD reality they're still stuck in a BC world.
Americans instinctively reject kings and authority figures. But on Palm Sunday, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a humble donkey as king. In this message from Luke 19, Pastor Philip Miller examines three ways the Triumphal Entry reveals Jesus' true identity. This event foreshadows what's coming for the blessed King who would be rejected. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.
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Jesus enters and judges Jerusalem by cleansing the temple and authoritatively teaching his opponents and disciples.
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