Palm Sunday – A Time of Decision

Title:  Palm Sunday – A Time of Decision

Text:  Matthew 21:1-17

The Triumphal Entry

  • Jesus sets the stage:
    • Walking vs. riding
    • Brings a crowd
    • Accepts the praise
  • Jesus is praised as king
  • Jerusalem has to make a decision

Jesus at the temple

  • Acts totally in charge
  • Enlarges the place of worship (money changers were in the Gentile section, excluding non-Jews from worship)
  • Specifically heals those who might be excluded – II Samuel 5:6-8
  • Does not back down – puts the decision in their hands

How will you decide?