PALM SUNDAY - MIRACLES AND GLORY
Scripture: Matthew 21:6-14
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I. INTRODUCTION
- Significance of Holy Week
- The climax of God's saving grace
- Jesus' triumphant entry fulfills prophecy (Zechariah 9:9)
- More than Palm Sunday-Jesus' entry sets the stage for deeper revelation
Key Focus:
- Jesus' arrival marked by miracles
- Jesus' cleansing of the temple
- Jesus' final acts of healing and restoration
Opening Prayer
II. MILK: JESUS' ENTRY WAS MARKED BY MIRACLES
A. Jesus' Ministry Defined by Miracles
- He sees you, loves you, and came for you
- Miracles preceded the triumphant entry (Matthew 20:29-34)
- Healing of two blind men-now eyewitnesses to His glory
- Their testimony validated Jesus' mission to restore, not condemn
B. Other Notable Miracles in Jesus' Ministry
- Water into wine
- Healing the woman with the issue of blood
- Raising Lazarus
- Feeding the 5,000
C. Prophecy Fulfilled (Zechariah 9:9)
- Jesus arrives as the prophesied King on a donkey
- A moment of joy and recognition-"Hosanna in the highest!"
- The Messiah has come, even if not in the way people expected
D. Application
- Jesus still arrives in our lives at the right time
- Are we willing to cry out like the blind men for restoration?
- Do we recognize Him when He arrives?
III. MEAT: JESUS' ENTRY WAS AN ANNOUNCEMENT TO CLEAN THE TEMPLE
A. Jesus' Mission Was Greater Than Celebration
- The crowd praised Him, but Jesus didn't stay for applause
- He headed straight to the temple-His true assignment
B. Cleansing the Temple (Matthew 21:12-13)
- Jesus overturns tables-not out of frustration, but with purpose
- Temple corruption symbolized a barrier ...
- Significance of Holy Week
- The climax of God's saving grace
- Jesus' triumphant entry fulfills prophecy (Zechariah 9:9)
- More than Palm Sunday-Jesus' entry sets the stage for deeper revelation
Key Focus:
- Jesus' arrival marked by miracles
- Jesus' cleansing of the temple
- Jesus' final acts of healing and restoration
Opening Prayer
II. MILK: JESUS' ENTRY WAS MARKED BY MIRACLES
A. Jesus' Ministry Defined by Miracles
- He sees you, loves you, and came for you
- Miracles preceded the triumphant entry (Matthew 20:29-34)
- Healing of two blind men-now eyewitnesses to His glory
- Their testimony validated Jesus' mission to restore, not condemn
B. Other Notable Miracles in Jesus' Ministry
- Water into wine
- Healing the woman with the issue of blood
- Raising Lazarus
- Feeding the 5,000
C. Prophecy Fulfilled (Zechariah 9:9)
- Jesus arrives as the prophesied King on a donkey
- A moment of joy and recognition-"Hosanna in the highest!"
- The Messiah has come, even if not in the way people expected
D. Application
- Jesus still arrives in our lives at the right time
- Are we willing to cry out like the blind men for restoration?
- Do we recognize Him when He arrives?
III. MEAT: JESUS' ENTRY WAS AN ANNOUNCEMENT TO CLEAN THE TEMPLE
A. Jesus' Mission Was Greater Than Celebration
- The crowd praised Him, but Jesus didn't stay for applause
- He headed straight to the temple-His true assignment
B. Cleansing the Temple (Matthew 21:12-13)
- Jesus overturns tables-not out of frustration, but with purpose
- Temple corruption symbolized a barrier ...
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