These notes accompany the sermon found here.

Sermons in the Series:

• The Servant of the Lord, Matthew 20:20-28.
• Coming on the Clouds, Matthew 26:57-68; Daniel 7:13-14; Psalm 110.
• So You Are a King? John 18:28-19:16.
• Hosanna! to the Son of David! Matthew 21:1-11.

Other Triumphal Entry Texts:  Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19.

What was Jesus doing?

• Proclaiming Kingship. Matthew 21:5; Zechariah 9:9-10.
• Showing humility. Matthew 21:5.
• Proclaiming peace. Luke 19:42; Micah 4:1-5.
• Fulfilling prophecy. Matthew 21:2-5;  Zechariah 9:9-10; John 6:15.
• Establishing messianic profile. Matthew 21:9; 2 Samuel 7; Psalm 118:26.

How did the crowd respond?

• The crowd shouted and sang. Matthew 21:9.
• The Jewish leaders protested. Luke 19:39; John 12:19.
• The whole city was stirred up. Matthew 21:10.

How will you respond?

• Will you shout and sing?  Hosanna?
• Will you protest?

See John 1:11-13; Psalm 2.

See also:

On the history of the Roman Triumph:  https://www.thecollector.com/ancient-roman-triumph/