Matthew 21:1-11

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1 When they came near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples ahead of him.

2 He said to them, "Go into the village ahead of you. You will find a donkey tied there and a colt with it. Untie them, and bring them to me.

3 If anyone says anything to you, tell him that the Lord needs them. That person will send them at once."

4 This happened so that what the prophet had said came true:

5 "Tell the people of Zion, 'Your king is coming to you. He's gentle, riding on a donkey, on a colt, a young pack animal.'"

6 The disciples did as Jesus had directed them.

7 They brought the donkey and the colt and put their coats on them for Jesus to sit on.

8 Most of the people spread their coats on the road. Others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.

9 The crowd that went ahead of him and that followed him was shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!"

10 When Jesus came into Jerusalem, the whole city was in an uproar. People were asking, "Who is this?"

11 The crowd answered, "This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee."

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Triumphant Praise

Pastor Jack Morris

As we prepare to celebrate Palm Sunday, we remember how Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey while the crowds waved palm branches and shouted praise. But are you aware this event fulfills the Old Testament prophecy in Zechariah Chapter 9, verse 9 that the Messiah would come into Jerusalem on a donkey? As we progress through this holy week, Pastor Jack Morris reminds us of the significance of this most solemn week, where we commemorate the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.

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This is the Day Part 2

Jeff Johnson

Some wonder, “Why study Bible prophecy?” Today on Sound Doctrine we’ll see what happens when we don’t study prophecy! In Matthew chapter 21 Jesus rides into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey, fulfilling prophecy. But many didn’t understand this is the day, because they weren’t students of bible prophecy. Still today, even Christians, are avoiding it but they’re missing out!

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This is the Day Part 1

Jeff Johnson

Pastor Jeff Johnson is leading a study of Matthew’s gospel right now, and we enter a new chapter today, and a turning point in the Lord’s ministry. Jesus is about to enter into Jerusalem on a donkey as King and Messiah. Why a donkey you may ask? Jeff has observed three very good reasons, and one of them being, it was to fulfill prophecy.

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Matthew 21:1-11 Part 1

Pastor Thom Keller

It’s been nearly two thousand years since Jesus came into Jerusalem riding on a donkey. This event is often referred to as the Triumphal Entry and we’ll take a look at it again today on Study The Word.

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Who is He? Part 2

James Kaddis

Who is this man? That’s the question many asked as Christ prophetically rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey as many proclaimed “Hosanna!” That is, without a doubt, a question worth asking. When we are forced to ask and answer that question, it changes our lives. Let’s talk about what was prophesied on that special day today on Light on the Hill.

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Who is He? Part 1

James Kaddis

At times God may ask us to do something that seems a little crazy! For example, March around Jericho silently six times, and on the 7th time around blow the shofars! But as we’ll see today on Light on the Hill God has His reasons and we’re to obey no matter what!

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