The Divine Right of the King of Kings
The Divine Right of the King of Kings
Luke 19:28-40
Luke 19:28-40
Theme: Jesus as the True Messiah and King of Kings has the
right to rule over all creation bringing joy to those who
receive Him and calamity to those who reject His rule.
Theme: Jesus as the True Messiah and King of Kings has the
right to rule over all creation bringing joy to those who
receive Him and calamity to those who reject His rule.
1)
The King’s Right to all we are and have (vv.28-34)
A) The Colt - a symbol of ___________ (v.30)
B) The King’s right to request _______ ____
________ of us (vv.31-34)
1)
The King’s Right to all we are and have (vv.28-34)
A) The Colt - a symbol of ___________ (v.30)
B) The King’s right to request _______ ____
________ of us (vv.31-34)
2)
The King’s Right to receive universal Worship
(vv.35-40)
A) Jesus __________ worship (vv.37-38)
B) The Pharisees ________ to worship (vv.39-40)
2)
The King’s Right to receive universal Worship
(vv.35-40)
A) Jesus __________ worship (vv.37-38)
B) The Pharisees ________ to worship (vv.39-40)
3)
The King’s Right to set the terms for Peace (vv.41-42)
3)
The King’s Right to set the terms for Peace (vv.41-42)
Humanity’s rejection of the True King (vv.43-44)
A) A Deliberate __________ (v.42)
B) An Impending ___________ (vv.43-44)
Answers: ownership, what He wishes, receives, refuse, peace, Terms, Blinding, Judgement
4)
The Colt - a symbol of _______ (v.30)
The _______ of peace (vv.41-42)
A)
B)
4)
The Colt - a symbol of _______ (v.30)
The _______ of peace (vv.41-42)
Humanity’s rejection of the True King (vv.43-44)
A) A Deliberate __________ (v.42)
B) An Impending ___________ (vv.43-44)
Answers: ownership, what He wishes, receives, refuse, peace, Terms, Blinding, Judgement
A)
B)
Small Group Questions
Small Group Questions
REFLECT
1.
Read Zechariah 9:9-13. What was Jesus proclaiming about
Himself by the way He entered Jerusalem? (see v.35-36)
2.
How did the shouts of the crowds, (Hosanna means “Lord save
us!) point to how the people understood Jesus’ identity? How did
they also misunderstand it in the light of the events a week later?
3.
How did the Pharisees feel about the crowd treating Jesus like the
Messiah?
4.
How did Jesus respond to being acclaimed Messiah in v.40?
5.
How did Jesus feel about Jerusalem’s future destruction in v.41?
Explain how the triumphal entry would have been bitter-sweet for
Jesus.
6.
Read v.42. What do you think was “hidden” from Jerusalem’s
people that would have brought them peace? Explain this
hiddenness in the light of Luke 10:21.
7.
How would it have brought them peace? See Romans 5:1
REFLECT
1.
Read Zechariah 9:9-13. What was Jesus proclaiming about
Himself by the way He entered Jerusalem? (see v.35-36)
2.
How did the shouts of the crowds, (Hosanna means “Lord save
us!) point to how the people understood Jesus’ identity? How did
they also misunderstand it in the light of the events a week later?
3.
How did the Pharisees feel about the crowd treating Jesus like the
Messiah?
4.
How did Jesus respond to being acclaimed Messiah in v.40?
5.
How did Jesus feel about Jerusalem’s future destruction in v.41?
Explain how the triumphal entry would have been bitter-sweet for
Jesus.
6.
Read v.42. What do you think was “hidden” from Jerusalem’s
people that would have brought them peace? Explain this
hiddenness in the light of Luke 10:21.
7.
How would it have brought them peace? See Romans 5:1
RESPOND
How is the submission of the owner of the colt an example of how we
ought to submit to Christ’s kingly authority in our lives?
RESPOND
How is the submission of the owner of the colt an example of how we
ought to submit to Christ’s kingly authority in our lives?
The same crowd that was praising Jesus turned to cursing Him a week
later when they realized Jesus wasn’t bringing salvation on their
terms. Are we only willing to follow Jesus when He does what we
want, or are we willing to follow Him into trouble, controversy,
trial and death? What does it mean for us today to follow Him in
times of difficulty?
The same crowd that was praising Jesus turned to cursing Him a week
later when they realized Jesus wasn’t bringing salvation on their
terms. Are we only willing to follow Jesus when He does what we
want, or are we willing to follow Him into trouble, controversy,
trial and death? What does it mean for us today to follow Him in
times of difficulty?