1.  The announcement of the Messiah

     A. Fulfillment of Scripture                                           

     B.  Symbol of peace                                                       

     C.  The Son of David                                                      

2.  The reaction of the crowd

     A. Song of Praise  

     B. Spread garments before Him

     C. Shouted Hosanna!

3. The Lord has need of it

     A. The giving of the donkey

     B. The giving of praise

 4.  The rejection of the Messiah

     A. They rejected despite His tears

     B. They rejected despite His sacrifice

     C. They rejected despite The Spirit of God

1. The King and His kingdom

     A. Jesus is the Heir to the Kingdom                           

     B.  Jesus  would rescue the kingdom                                      

     C.  Jesus will return to establish His Kingdom         

2.  Servants of the King

     A. They work for the King

     B. They glorify the King

     C. They are reward by the King

3. The wicked servant

     A. Wrong thoughts of the King

     B. Fear and lazy work for the King 

     C. Selfish desires not the King’s  

 4.  The enemies of the King

     A. They rejected the King

     B. They stand before the King

     C. They are judged by the King

1. Zacchaeus was a wee little man 

     A. He was a mean little man                                     `           

     B.  He was a greedy little man                                               

     C.  He was a despised little man                              

2.  Zacchaeus’ faith on display

     A. He gave up his dignity  

     B. He comes quickly to Jesus

     C. He receives Jesus joyfully

3. Zacchaeus found out 

     A. Jesus already knew his name

     B. Jesus already knew his heart 

     C. Jesus knew his future  

 4.  Zacchaeus’ fruit from repentance

     A. He would give  1/2 of all he owned to poor

     B. He would pay back those he cheated fourfold

     C. He would be a leader for Christ

1, Blind Bartimaeus heard

     A. Pilgrams heading to Jerusalem                          `           

     B.  Pilgrams listening to Jesus                                 

     C. Excitement was in the air                                       

 2.  Blind Bartimaeus has faith

     A. He believes Jesus is the Messiah

     B. He believes Jesus is Merciful

     C. He believes Jesus can change him

     D. He believes Jesus is Lord

3.  Blind Bartimaeus can see

     A. He follows Jesus

     B. He glorifies God

     C. He is a witness to passion week

1. It is hard for a “good man” to make it to Heaven

     A. No one is good but God                                         

     B. No one has an excuse to deny God                                         

     C.  No one is guiltless of sin                                                     

2.  It is hard for a “prideful man” to make it to Heaven

     A.  Refuses to be honest with self `

     B. Refuses to be humble

3.  It is hard for a “rich man” to make it to Heaven

     A. Easy to trust “riches”

     B. Easy to live for “here and now”

     C. Avoid talking about eternity

4. Who can be saved?

     A. God can do the impossible

     B. Admitting and repenting of sin

     C. Putting faith and trust in Jesus as Lord

1. The belief of many in the crowd

     A. They trusted in themselves                                                      

     B.   They compared themselves with others               

     C.   They despised others                                            

2.  The Pharisee goes to the Temple

     A.   Stood tall and prominent `

     B. Prayed to himself

     C. Prayed about himself

3.  The Pharisee’s prayer

     A. Thank you, I’m not a sinner

     B. I fast twice a week

     C. I tithe on everything

4.  The Tax collector’s prayer

     A. He stood far off

     B. He bowed his head  

     C. He was mournful

     D. He asked for mercy

5. Not all prayer is the same

     A. God sees the heart

     B. God hears the humble

1. Prayer should be continual

     A. Keeps me in fellowship with God                                        

     B.  Keeps me focused on God                                                   

     C. Keeps my faith in God                                             

2.  Prayer keeps your faith strong

     A. Don’t give in to temptations or evil `

     B. Don’t quit seeking righteousness

     C. Don’t lose courage and become a coward

3.  The unrighteous judge

     A. Did not fear God

     B. Did not care about others

4.  The persistent widow

     A. Had no help

     B. Had no defense  

5. God does answer prayer

     A. God is more righteous then your judges

     B. God is more loving them your father

     C. God is more powerful then your enemy

1. Three ways the Kingdom of God comes

A. Reign personally in your life

B. Proclamation to reign in others

C. Jesus’ return to earth to reign

2. Misunderstandings about His coming

A. He has already came

B. He coming at a predicted date

C. He will never come

3. Facts of His coming

A. Unexpected

B. Quickly

C. Unmistaken

4. Life changing truths

A. There will be a Day of Judgement

B. No need to wait, choose Jesus now

C. It is worth doing right, being good, sacrifice

D. Important to tell others about Jesus

E. There will be separation

1. Reminder about lepers

     A. Outcast of community                                              

     B.  Cry out “unclean”                                                              

     C.  Living but like dead                                                                

 2.  Complaints about Jesus

     A. He didn't touch us

     B. He didn't heal immediately

3.  One out of ten returns to give thanks

     A. Unashamed of God

     B. To glorify God

     C. To worship God

     D. Will of God

4. Questions Jesus asked

     A. Were there not ten cleansed ?

     B. Where are the nine?

     C. Will the others return or only the foreigner?

1. Don’t be a stumbling block to others 

     A. Sinful lifestyle                                                           

     B.  False teaching                                                             

     C.  Promoting, excusing  or denying sin                          

     D.  Exalting self                                        

     E. Legalistic

2.  Speak up about sin

     A. Personal  one on one  conversation

     B. Bring another  friend

3.  Forgiveness is expected

     A. Always be ready to forgive

     B. Make forgiveness a practice

4. Request for more faith

     A. The right faith

     B. Daily Bible reading

     C. Trust and obey