Palm Sunday
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God has a plan
He Will Succeed
We Have A Chance To Participate
Today is the day we historically enter into the most important season and week of the year for the Christian. This is the first day of the Passion Week, this is Palm Sunday. This is a day to remember and reflect.
On the first day of the last week Jesus walked the earth prior to His arrest, crucifixion, death and resurrection, He entered Jerusalem to the cheering and praises of His followers.
Just as was prophesied by Zechariah, this humble man, King of the Jews and Savior of the world, came riding on a young colt, meek and lowly, listening to the cries of Hosanna, “Save Lord, Please Save”
Today we celebrate this event by reading a passage of scripture which tells the story.
Turn with me to The Book of Mark, Chapter Eleven - and stand with me as I read from God’s word.
Mark 11 (KJV)
1 ¶ And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,
2 And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him.
3 And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither.
4 And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him.
5 And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt?
6 And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go.
7 And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him.
8 And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way.
9 And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:
10 Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.
I. Prayer
II. You May Be Seated
III. I Would Like To Take Our Lessons This Morning From The Major Players In This Passage
A. Lessons From The Colt
1. He had never been ridden
2. He was tied outside the house
3. He was standing at a cross road
4. He could not loose himself
5. Jesus needed him and he was most likely unaware
B. Lessons About The Bystanders
1. Bystanders Have Legitimate Questions
2. Jesus Has Supplied The Answers
3. They would never have known, if they had not have asked
C. Lessons About The Disciples
1. They Are Chosen For Special Duties
2. They Are Told What To Say
3. They Are Willing To Share The Ministry
4. They Supported Their Master’s Choice
5. They Have A Special Relationship With Jesus
D. Lessons From The Followers
1. They make the way easier
2. They do most of the work
3. They do most of the worship
4. They do most of the witnessing
5. Others may not have known He was coming if it had not been for them. (Luke 19:40 says that the stones would cry out if men did not)
E. Lessons From The Lord
1. He has a plan
2. He has the answers
3. He has need of you
IV. How About You
A. Are You The Colt?
1. Standing At A Cross Road
2. Can’t Get Loose Yourself
3. Perhaps You Have Been Waiting For Today
4. Jesus Has Need Of You
B. Are You A Bystander?
1. Do You See What’s Going On Here and Have Questions?
2. Jesus Has Already Provided Answers That Will Settle It In Your Heart & Mind.
3. All You Have To Do Is Ask The Question
C. Are You A Disciple?
1. Go Where He Sends You
2. Stay Where He Has Placed You
3. Speak What He Tells You
4. Support Those Whom He Chooses
5. Jesus Is Depending On You
D. Are You A Follower Of Christ?
1. Work
2. Worship
3. Witness
Others may not know He is coming if you don’t join in.
V. Let’s Make This Season, A Season To Remember
