The King Is Coming

Matthew 21:1-11

I. The Presentation Of The King – vv. 1-7

A. The place – v. 1

B. The preparation – vv. 1-3, 6-7

1. Throughout history

2. Immediate preparation

C. The fulfillment of prophecy – vv. 4-7

See Zechariah 9:9

D. The purpose

II. The Acclamation Of The King – vv.-8-11

A. The display – vv. 8-9

B. The adoration – v. 9

C. The effect – vv. 10-11

III. Opposition To The King

A. The alarm of the religious leaders – John 12:19

B. The criticism – Luke 19:39-40

C. Jesus’ weeping over the refusal to acknowledge Him as King and the destruction that would result – Luke 19:41-44

D. The rejection of the King and the cry for crucifixion – John 19:15

IV. The Coming Of The King To Reign Over All

A. He will reign over the kingdom of the world as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. – Revelation 11:15; 19:11-16

B. Every knee will bow and every tongue confess Jesus Christ as Lord. – Phil. 2:9-11

Is Jesus Christ the King of your life?