The Triumphal Entry
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Rev. Tse Amable | March 29 2026 | Matthew 21:1-11
KEY VERSE: “Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey....” (Matthew 21:5, NIV)
MESSAGE:
Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem in a manner that fulfilled prophecy and revealed the kind of King He is. As He approached the city, He sent two of His disciples to bring a donkey and a colt. This was not a random choice. Matthew makes it clear that this took place in fulfilment of the word spoken through the prophet Zechariah concerning Zion’s King coming in humility. Jesus came as the promised King, yet He entered with gentleness and peace.
The crowd responded with excitement. They spread their cloaks on the road, cut branches from the trees, and shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David.” Their words echoed Psalm 118 and showed that they recognised Jesus Christ as the One who came in the name of the Lord. Even so, many of them did not fully understand the nature of His kingdom. They welcomed Him with praise, but they had not yet understood that the path before Him would lead to the cross.
This passage teaches us a few lessons. First, Jesus Christ is the promised King. His entry into Jerusalem happened according to Scripture, reminding us that God’s Word stands sure and His purposes never fail. Secondly, Jesus Christ is the King of humility and peace. He did not come in the style of earthly rulers who depend on outward force. His kingdom is of a different kind, just as He later told Pilate. Thirdly, true honour must be joined to true submission. It is possible to praise Jesus with the lips and still not obey Him in the heart. The Lord Himself asked, “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” Lastly, the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem calls every person to answer the question the city asked, “Who is this?” That remains the great question for every heart.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
Who is Jesus Christ to you? Is He only someone you admire, or is He truly your King? The crowd welcomed Him with branches and words of praise, but true discipleship calls for more than public excitement. It calls for faith, obedience, and surrender. Have you bowed your heart to the King who came in humility and who was later exalted by the Father above every name?
PRAYER:
Father, I thank You for sending Jesus Christ, the promised King, in fulfilment of Your Word. Help me to honour Him not only with my lips but with my life. Teach me to submit to His rule, walk in obedience, and follow Him with true faith. In Jesus Christ’s name, Amen.
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING
DAILY word study: HOSSANA Hosanna comes from a Hebrew expression that means “save now” or “save, we pray.”
In Matthew 21:9, the people cried, “Hosanna to the Son of David.” They were welcoming Jesus as the promised King and calling for salvation. Their words echoed Psalm 118 and revealed their hope that deliverance had come. Even so, many in the crowd did not yet understand the full nature of His mission. Jesus came not to take an earthly throne at that moment, but to go to the cross and accomplish the salvation they truly needed.
Reflect on this:
Do your words of praise rise from a heart that is fully yielded to Christ the King?
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