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The Faces of Response: Triumphal Entry Reflections

Explore the multifaceted responses to the Triumphal Entry, from the enthusiastic crowd to Jesus' peaceful acceptance, pondering the varying interpretations and implications. Witness the divergence in reactions and consider your own response in light of this pivotal event.

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The Faces of Response: Triumphal Entry Reflections

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  1. RESPONSES TO THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY John 12:12-19; Rev. 7:9-10 (NIV)

  2. I.THE CROWD’S RESPONSEJohn 12:12-13 • 1. Notice Their Enthusiasm

  3. I.THE CROWD’S RESPONSEJohn 12:12-13 • 1. Notice Their Enthusiasm • 2. Notice Their Actions

  4. I.THE CROWD’S RESPONSEJohn 12:12-13 • 1. Notice Their Enthusiasm • 2. Notice Their Actions They laid down Palm branches—

  5. I.THE CROWD’S RESPONSEJohn 12:12-13 • Palm branches are a strong symbol of Jewish nationalism • Palm branches are a call to battle • Palm branches are a picture of the End Times

  6. I.THE CROWD’S RESPONSEJohn 12:12-13 • 1. Notice Their Enthusiasm • 2. Notice Their Actions They laid down Palm branches— They went out to meet him—

  7. I.THE CROWD’S RESPONSEJohn 12:12-13 • Going out to meet Jesus is a sign of a conquered people ushering in a conquering king • Going out to meet Jesus constitutes an ancient Triumphal Entry, and reflects their desire to make him their new king

  8. I.THE CROWD’S RESPONSEJohn 12:12-13 • 1. Notice Their Enthusiasm • 2. Notice Their Actions • 3. Notice Their Shouts

  9. I.THE CROWD’S RESPONSEJohn 12:12-19 • 1. Notice Their Enthusiasm • 2. Notice Their Actions • 3. Notice Their Shouts— “Hosanna”; “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord”; and “Blessed is the King of Israel”

  10. I.THE CROWD’S RESPONSEJohn 12:12-13 • “Hosanna” literally means “save us now” • “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord” was reinterpreted to mean “blessed is the Messiah who comes in the name of the Lord” • “Blessed is the King of Israel” was reinterpreted to mean, “blessed is the King of Israel on his way to Conquest”

  11. II. JESUS’ RESPONSEJohn 12:14-15

  12. II. JESUS’ RESPONSEJohn 12:14-15 • He accepts the adulation • He symbolizes his “Kingship” by the donkey he rides • He is a peacemaker, not a war-maker

  13. III. DISCIPLES’ RESPONSEJohn 12:16

  14. III. DISCIPLES’ RESPONSEJohn 12:16 • They do not understand the significance of Jesus riding on the donkey • Only after the resurrection do they grasp its importance

  15. IV. PHARISEES’ RESPONSE John 12:17-19

  16. IV. PHARISEES’ RESPONSEJohn 12:17-19 • Ironic pessimism • They leave to plot Jesus’ death

  17. V. YOUR RESPONSE • Rev. 7:9-10 • How will you respond to the meaning of the Triumphal Entry?

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