Palm Sunday 4/5

Palm Sunday - The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem

- All 4 Gospels record this event

-Tradition

Jerusalem Population - 80,000 to 100,000

Luke 19:42 - “Jesus stopped to pray over Jerusalem, He wept and said, “If you had only known on this day what would bring you peace, but, it is hidden from your eyes.”

Discouragement - Hopelessness - Lack of - Unbelief (Then and Now)

Mary of Bethany

Luke 10:38-42

First Lesson: Lack of Faith

-Matthew 6:25-33

Second Lesson: Lack of Trust

-Mary anoints Jesus with oil (perfume)

-What are you willing to bring and give to Him? 

Third Lesson: Lack of Belief

-How far are you willing to go for Him?

UNBELIEF

-The Apostle Peter

-John 20:3-10

What do you want for Easter?

What grave do you still need Him to lift you out of?

Three different Greek words for “saw” it…

“Blepo” - to notice something without thinking about it

“Theoreo” - (theory) study for clues and try to figure out what happened

“Eidon” - perceive with understanding

-John 20:8

-“He’s Alive!”

-John 20:12

- Marveled

Luke 24:11 - Idle talk?

What Do You Want for Easter?

-No more lack of faith

-No more lack of trust

-No more lack of belief that He is able

-No more unbelief

He is Risen - He is Risen, Indeed!