Text:  Matthew 20:29-21:27; Mark 10:46-11:33; Luke 19:28-20:8; John 12:1-19
 
Introductory remarks:  Today is Palm Sunday. This is the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem to the cheers of the crowd and the fulfilment of prophesy.  Today Jesus starts His final count-down to the crucifixion, which will be followed three days later by the most powerful day in all of the history of mankind – the resurrection of the Son of God!  In preparation for next week’s Easter Day celebration, I want to take a look at a few of the encounters Jesus had on this powerful day.  When Jesus comes to town, it’s always a day filled with adventure.  Come explore with me for a little while . . .
 
So, when Jesus shows up . . .
 
1.  Expect divine   revelation   – Matthew 21:8-11
An exposure, a disclosure, a shared discovery of eternal significance. 
When Jesus shows up eternal values are revealed to folks.
 
2.  Expect aggressive   reordering   – Matthew 21:12-13
 
3.  Expect supernatural   intervention   – Matthew 20:29-34 & 21:14
 
4.  Expect logical   questioning   – Matthew 21:23-27
 
5.  Expect a bitter   clash   – Matthew 21:14-17 & 45-46
 
For further study, application and discussion:  What have you heard the Holy Spirit saying to you today
and what are you going to do about it?