God’s love, grace, and mercy were fully manifested in the person and ministry of Jesus. Plan ‘A’ was on startling display in His Son and was causing cheering, confusion and consternation. This was the inbreaking of God’s Kingdom, the establishing of the New Covenant, or, in theological language, Inaugurated Eschatology. Palm Sunday, as we call it, saw the clash between God’s Kingdom and Old Covenant traditions reach fever pitch. That day and the week to follow were awash in developments of eternal significance.

Luke 19:28-44

1. vv. 28-34 – Jesus, _____________________________________________________

2. vv. 35-38 – The humble crowd, ________________________________________

3. vv. 39,40 – The prideful Jewish leaders _________________________________

4. vv. 41-44 – Prideful Jerusalem’s ________________________________________

“Because he was God’s Son, he learned trusting-obedience

by what he suffered, just as we do.”

Hebrews 5:8, MSG