King on a Donkey

Sermon Notes

[Luke 19:29-35] As he came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives, he sent two disciples ahead. [30] "Go into that village over there," he told them. "As you enter it, you will see a young donkey tied there that no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. [31] If anyone asks, 'Why are you untying that colt?' just say, 'The Lord needs it.'" [32] So they went and found the colt, just as Jesus had said. [33] And sure enough, as they were untying it, the owners asked them, "Why are you untying that colt?" [34] And the disciples simply replied, "The Lord needs it." [35] So they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their garments over it for him to ride on.

Kings would ride horses as a symbol of POWER, but Jesus rode a donkey are a symbol of PEACE.

[Zechariah 9:9] Rejoice, O people of Zion! Shout in triumph, O people of Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you. He is righteous and victorious, yet he is humble, riding on a donkey--riding on a donkey's colt.

Jesus rode on a donkey's colt to FULFILL ancient prophecy.

[John 1:29] The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!

Jesus is the LAMB would would DIE to remove our sin.

[John 12:13 NIV] They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Blessed is the king of Israel!"

The people wanted someone to wear a CROWN, but Jesus came to carry the CROSS.

Jesus didn't come to save us from our SITUATION, He came to save us from SIN.

[Matthew 21:10-11] The entire city of Jerusalem was in an uproar as he entered. "Who is this?" they asked. [11] And the crowds replied, "It's Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee."

Disappointment often reveals our spiritual DEPTH.

Are you following Jesus for what He GIVES, or for WHO He is?

[John 12:32] And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself."