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View From The Donkey Zech. 9:9; Matthew 21:1-11
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.
All four gospels give the account of the Triumphant Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem riding on a donkey. (Matt. 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:29-38; John 12:12-16)
Let’s look at this day from the unique perspective of the donkey [wait, I didn’t say let’s have a perspective OF the donkey! Next slide, please. No, not that one…]…but first, we must set the scene:
I - THE SAVIOR IN THIS STORY
Jesus’ first entry will lead to so much, including His soon to come “re-entry”!
His First Entry His “Re-entry”
1. Riding on a Colt. 1. Riding a Great White Horse. 2. He Came Alone 2. Saints & Angels. 3. He wore A Crown of Thorns. 3. Will wear a Crown of Crowns. 4. Called King of the Jews. 4. Will be King of Kings. 5. Had no Money for Taxes. 5. He will own everything. 6. He was Mocked & Jeered. 6. They will fear & Tremble. 7. He came as a Man. 7. He will come as God. 8. He was Meek & Lowly. 8. Will Come in Power & Glory. 9. He had Nails in His hands. 9. He will have a Rod of Iron. 10. He Hung on a Cross. 10. He will sit on a Throne. 11. Judged in Pilate's Hall. 11. He Will be the Judge. 12. He Came as the Lamb. 12. He will be the Lion.
II - THE SERVANTS IN THIS STORY
The Disciples—they fetched the donkey and colt, and proudly escorted the King of kings this day…but they would later forsake Him and flee!
III - THE SINNERS IN THIS STORY
The Donkey The Colt -- which He actually rode on [John. 12] --it’s unclear if one carried some things for Him, or just went along to make it a family affair! The young donkey represents all of us lowly sinners.
Lessons from the donkey:
· First of all we find that Jesus had a plan for the donkey. In our lives He has a plan for each of us… Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
His plan for us is that we enter into a
relationship of grace with God the Father. (John 3:16). · The second thing we need to realize is that the donkey was chosen to fulfill that plan. God’s word tells us that we too have been chosen to fulfill God’s plan… John 15:16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
We are chosen that we might be used for His
purposes (Ephesians 2:10…ye are His workmanship…). · V. 7 says that the donkey wore new clothes. Garments were placed upon the donkey that Jesus might take His place upon the donkey. When we come to Christ we receive new garments of life. The Bible tells us that we are clothed in Christ… Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
· We see that the donkey went where He was led. (it was unbroken!) Jesus has this effect on all His creation! [in wilderness 40 days and nights w/ wild beasts!/fish w/ coin!/rooster crowed 3x’s] To be a part of the plan, the donkey had to go where he was led. God does not always give us the route or even the destination...we must show our love by following obediently… Genesis 22:2
And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou
lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a
burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.
· To me the greatest point is that the donkey’s position made Jesus more visible. The donkey’s position of service made Jesus visible to the crowd. When we humble ourselves, Christ becomes more visible to others. Jesus did not choose the proud, prancing mare. Nothing about the donkey took away from Jesus. Because Jesus was visible, a crowd was drawn. Jesus told us that when He is lifted up He will draw all men unto Himself.
Joke—Poplar
Bluff Mules! What a choice for a mascot!/…there’s nothing glamorous about a
donkey, yet many choose to be a part of a political party that doesn’t mind!
Do you resemble
the donkey?
2. He was Untamed. - "Never ridden"; stubborn, rebellious in nature.
3. He was Outside. - Many are "without Christ, God, Hope. Ephes. 2:12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens…and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world.
4. He was at a Crossroads. - "Two ways met"; Place of decision.
5. He was by the Door. - Jesus is the door. John 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved…
6. He was Untied. - Jesus sets us free. John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
7. He was brought to Jesus. - "And they brought the colt to Jesus.(V7)
8. He did not resist. - "He sat upon him" (V7)
9. He was used for God's glory. - "Hosannah in the Highest"
10. He was submitted to the will of the Savior. - He rode him.
Jesus wants to make a triumphal entry into your home…will you take Him there? Your workplace / this church / that restaurant / into your phone conversations w/ loved ones / your heart!
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View From The Donkey
(Matt. 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:29-38; John 12:12-16)
I - THE SAVIOR IN THIS STORY Jesus’ f entry will lead to His “r -entry”!
II - THE SERVANTS IN THIS STORY · The D & the C .
III - THE SINNERS IN THIS STORY · The Donkey & the C .
Lessons from the donkey: · Jesus had a p for the donkey. · The donkey was c to fulfill that p . · The donkey wore n c . · The donkey w where He was l . · The donkey’s p made Jesus more v .
Do you resemble the donkey? 2. He was U . 3. He was O . 4. He was at a C . 5. He was by the D . 6. He was U . 7. He was b to Jesus. 8. He did not r . 9. He was used for God's g . 10. He was s to the w of the Savior. Help keep this service free by recommending it using: |
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