Palm SundayMatthew 21:1-17, God in a Box March 24, 2013Please turn in your Bibles to Matthew 21:1-17:Vs 1-3: Spiritual Significance of a Donkey1. Objects used for sacred purposes are often not used prior.2. It shows His dominion over creation. App: Have you allowed the shadow of the cross to fall upon you? “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 35For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it. Mark 8:34a-35Vs 4-9: Why Jesus Suddenly Goes Public as Messiah1.According to prophecy it was time.2.It would force the religious leader’s hands. They wanted to wait until after Passover, but Jesus must be the ultimate Passover Lamb.App: Let this day remind us to guard against any superficial acclaim of Christ.Save (yaw-shaw) now (na), I pray, O LORD;O LORD, I pray, send now prosperity.26Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD! Psalm 118:25-26aApp: Give thanks in those times that God doesn’t perform according to your expectations. He has a better plan.Vs 10-17: Silencing Stones “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.”Luke 19:40 (ref. Vs 22-24)App: Either you’re trying to silence Jesus by your lack of faith, or you’re silencing stones by declaring Him Savior.22The stone the builders rejectedhas become the capstone;23the LORD has done this,and it is marvelous in our eyes.24This is the day the LORD has made;let us rejoice and be glad in it. 25Save now , I pray, O LORD;O LORD, I pray, send now prosperity.26Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!Psalm 118:22-26a App: Cling to the cross my friend.What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?