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Luke 19: 28 -44 28 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead,

Luke 19: 28 -44 28 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them,

Luke 19: 28 -44 30“Go to the village ahead of you, and as you

Luke 19: 28 -44 30“Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it? ’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it. ’”

Luke 19: 28 -44 32 Those who were sent ahead went and found it

Luke 19: 28 -44 32 Those who were sent ahead went and found it just as he had told them. 33 As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt? ”

Luke 19: 28 -44 34 They 35 They replied, “The Lord needs it. ”

Luke 19: 28 -44 34 They 35 They replied, “The Lord needs it. ” brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it. 36 As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road.

Luke 19: 28 -44 37 When he came near the place where the road

Luke 19: 28 -44 37 When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen:

Luke 19: 28 -44 38“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of

Luke 19: 28 -44 38“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

Luke 19: 28 -44 39 Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to

Luke 19: 28 -44 39 Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!” 40“I tell you, ” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out. ”

Luke 19: 28 -44 41 As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he

Luke 19: 28 -44 41 As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it 42 and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace – but now it is hidden from your eyes.

Luke 19: 28 -44 43 The days will come upon you when your enemies

Luke 19: 28 -44 43 The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and encircle you and hem you in on every side.

Luke 19: 28 -44 44 They will dash you to the ground, you and

Luke 19: 28 -44 44 They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of God’s coming to you. ”

Bringing God to Tears Luke 19: 28 -44 S 4 -1 -2012

Bringing God to Tears Luke 19: 28 -44 S 4 -1 -2012

Luke 19: 29 -31 As He approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called

Luke 19: 29 -31 As He approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples, saying to them, `Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it? ’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it. ’

Riding a colt into the city was a public declaration that He was a

Riding a colt into the city was a public declaration that He was a King.

Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation,

Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, 
Humble , and mounted on a donkey, 
Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. (Zechariah 9: 9 b)

Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation,

Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, 
Humble , and mounted on a donkey, 
Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. (Zechariah 9: 9 b)

Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation,

Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, 
Humble , and mounted on a donkey, 
Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. (Zechariah 9: 9 b)

HOW WOULD THE PEOPLE RESPOND TO THAT? Laughter? Anger? Joy?

HOW WOULD THE PEOPLE RESPOND TO THAT? Laughter? Anger? Joy?

Jesus ". . . set His face steadfastly to go to Jerusalem. "

Jesus ". . . set His face steadfastly to go to Jerusalem. "

The Catalyst: Lazarus’ resurrection. Therefore the chief priests and the Pharisees convened a council,

The Catalyst: Lazarus’ resurrection. Therefore the chief priests and the Pharisees convened a council, and were saying, “What are we doing? For this man is performing many signs. If we let Him go on like this, all men will believe in Him…” (John 11: 47 -48 a)

The Catalyst: Lazarus’ resurrection. So from that day on they planned together to kill

The Catalyst: Lazarus’ resurrection. So from that day on they planned together to kill Him. (John 11: 53)

Hosanna to the king!

Hosanna to the king!

…those who loved Him …sinister faces …the apostles

…those who loved Him …sinister faces …the apostles

A view that stopped God in His tracks!

A view that stopped God in His tracks!

Scripture often points out Jesus reacting emotionally: e h T r o Po The

Scripture often points out Jesus reacting emotionally: e h T r o Po The n e k sick e h T o r b t s a tc u o e Th Th eh ung ry …He had compassion on them.

WHY WAS JESUS CRYING?

WHY WAS JESUS CRYING?

Luke 19: 41‑ 44 As He approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept

Luke 19: 41‑ 44 As He approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it and said,

'If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you

'If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace ‑ but now it is hidden from your eyes. The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and encircle you and hem you in on every side.

They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls.

They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of God's coming to you. '

They had waved palm branches before. They wanted a warlord!

They had waved palm branches before. They wanted a warlord!

Luke 6: 27 -29 “But I say to you who hear, love your enemies,

Luke 6: 27 -29 “But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Whoever hits you on the cheek, offer him the other also; and whoever takes away your coat, do not withhold your shirt from him either. ”

What Jesus saw: • • • A people with eyes who would not see.

What Jesus saw: • • • A people with eyes who would not see. A people with ears who would not hear. Lost opportunities. Armies of Titus/city leveled. People starving/blood running in the streets.

"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem. How often would I have gathered you together as a hen

"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem. How often would I have gathered you together as a hen gathers her chicks beneath her wings. But you would not come. ” (Matt. 23: 37)

What does Jesus find when He looks into our lives? NO TEARS!

What does Jesus find when He looks into our lives? NO TEARS!

"Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.

"Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. "