Title: Our King Riding on a Colt
Description This is Palm Sunday, which means that when Jesus entered Jerusalem triumphantly, the people greeted them with palm trees (Matthew 21:1-, Mark 11:1-, Luke 19:28-, John 12:12- ). We receive love and welcome when we believe in the Bible based on the prophecy (Isaiah 62:11) of the identity and reign of Jesus Christ, who has come as the King of kings. “Daughter of Zion, daughter of Jerusalem” refers to Israel, a lesser nation, and they will rejoice and rejoice because “your King,” Christ, is coming.
1. King's Status9-
1) He is righteous 9 - “He is just” This means that as God's disposition, He does not cause the saints he saves to become unfair. This “justice” was triumphant because Jesus Christ died on the cross to accomplish God's will (John 19:30), so God's justice was completely satisfied. That is why he judges his enemies with justice, so even if we are persecuted, we do not become discouraged, and if we observe God's justice, we can receive great comfort. If there is something unfair to us, would it be more injustice than the Lord? The Lord endured the cross (Hebrews 12:2) and became obedient (Phil 2:8), and if you imitate him, you will be victorious (Phil 2:10-11).
2) He is the savior 9 - “Gives salvation” It means to obtain the salvation of eternal life for His people through Himself as the Savior Jesus, the essential mission. The salvation of Christ is done in the righteous way mentioned earlier, and there is no one to save except Christ (Acts 4:12). Because he took up the cross, we are saved (1 Corinthians 1:17-18). If we believe and endure, we become sure of salvation. When Christ came as the Savior of the world, he first atoned for the sins of all people to save the soul and ultimately the body (Deuteronomy 33:29, Psalm 33:16, Isaiah 45:8, Mic 5:4). Therefore, we should live in gratitude for our salvation.
3) Be humbled 9b- “Be humble and ride on a donkey... a colt.” In the era of the patriarchs and judges, noble people rode on donkeys (Genesis 22:3, Judges 5:10, 10:4). , and in the post-Solomon period, horses were mainly used (Jeremiah 17:25, Ezra 2:66). It was a sign of meekness and humility that Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem on a donkey (Matthew 21:5, John 12:15). Christ's entry into Jerusalem was a triumphal entry. However, he was humble and mysterious when he rode a donkey instead of riding a horse like other tribal kings and generals. We too must learn the humility of Christ to humble ourselves and serve.
2. King's Reign 10-
1) Peaceful 9a- “I will cut off the chariots of Ephraim and the horses of Jerusalem, and I will cut off the bow of war” refers to the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. These twelve tribes of Israel were one tribe, but they were hegemons, so they tried to maximize the nation by conquering them through war. However, the Messianic kingdom is not established by war or violence, but by removing weapons for peace (Micah 5:10-11) and by the proclamation of peace (Micah 5:5). This prophecy, symbolizing the salvation and reign of the Messiah, refers to the kingdom of peace that begins at the first coming of Christ and will be completed at the second coming (Isaiah 2:2-4, 9:1-7, Psalm 115:9).
2) The realm is the world 10b- “His regime is from sea to sea… from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth…” The regime that Christ rules is not limited to one nation or nation, but is global and shows the infinite. Word. And the peaceful reign of Christ is a universal extension (Psalm 72:8-11), and obedience to his kingship will lead to a gradual fulfillment of the age of perfect peace. The gospel overcomes and overcomes and is finally preached to the ends of the earth, and when those who go out and preach with this victory gospel obey Christ's great command (Matthew 28:19-20), it becomes beautiful (Isaiah 52:7).
(Conclusion) Starting tomorrow, it will be a week of Christ's suffering, and after the resurrection, there will be a revival meeting. As we envision Christ's triumphant entry in our hearts, we should pray and take the lead in spreading the gospel, giving thanks for Christ's sure identity and universal reign of peace.