Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, April 2, 2023, Palm Sunday

Bible Reading: Psalm 31:23-24 “Love the Lord, all you godly ones! For the Lord protects those who are loyal to him, but he harshly punishes the arrogant. So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord!” (NLT)

Text: John 12:12-15; Zechariah 9:9-10

#1–The Triumphal Entry accomplished three things:

• Jesus fulfilled written prophecy.
• Jesus declared Himself to be Israel’s King and Messiah.
• Jesus challenged the religious leaders which put into motion the official plot that led to His arrest, trials, and crucifixion.

#2—The Roman Triumph—

#3—Zechariah 9:9-10—

• Cut off the chariots.
• Cut off the battle bows.
• Speak peace to the nations.
• Rule over the whole earth.

John 14:27—

John 10:10—

#4—Jesus’ qualifications to be Messiah & King:

• Turning water into wine—John 2:1-11
  • Power over nature
• Healing the Officials son—John 4:46-54
  • Power disease and distance
• Healing a man who had been lame for 38 years—John 5:1-15
  • Authority over the works of Satan.
• Feeding 5,000—John 6:1-14
  • More than sufficient to meet our needs.
• Calms the storm; walks on water—John 9:1-7
  • Power over the works of the enemy
• Heals a man born blind—John 9:1-7
  • Able to open blinded eyes to the truth of God’s love.
• Raises Lazarus from the dead—John 11:1-44.
  • Power over life and death.