The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-08-29
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T.-Mark XII Ill. F.-Isaiah Xii.
W.-Luke xix. 1914. Sat.-John IL 1925
Sun.-Psalm cxviii.
Jesus made most gracious entrance into Jericho
though it called ''the accursed city," and though
the Priests and Pharisees gave him welcome At
the gates he opened the eyes of Bartmeus, and in
the city he gave great blessing to Zaccheus and his
home.
Now read of his entrance into Jerusalem The
Prophet Zechariah oretold the coming of Jesus "Be-
hold thy king cometh unto thee-lowly and riding.
upon ass, etc. He had set his face steadfastly
to go to Jerusalem;' Luke tx. 81 3d. knowing what
awaited him. He made his entrance public one,
the coming of king in triumph.
L. The King of Israel entering the City of Daud.
vs. LII. He sent two of his diciples on an errand,
to find an tied at certain place. and her colt
with her. 1t was miracle of prophecy. He to
fulfil an ancient prophecy. And he himself deter
mined the character of his entrance. Without seek
ing any owner making any purchase loan, they
to bring the If asked what it meant
they were to say "The Lord hath need of him." N
affirmed his ownership of ALL 1t tried the faith OF
the messengers, and they gave implicit obedience.
They did Jesus commanded them.' They 'put
them their Clothes" and so themselves accepted
Jesus king As he sat thereon, he rode into Jeru
salem, just the prophet foretod. The people
gathered in great multitude and accompanied him
with great enthusiasm They thew their garments
and branches of palm in his way, wishing to pre-
part a way worthy of king AS they came in sight
sang Merrianic Psalm, the 1lSth. AS they came
shouting, "all the city moved" The sight made
a profound impression. They said, 'This is Jesus
the prophet of Nazareth in Galilee" 1t was short
lived enthusiasm Let the coming of Lord al
ways stir the people. Wherever he goes there is a
shaking up and diversion. Some are brought
to trust and obey Some love their enthusiasm and
turn back into Indifference and rejection.
2 The King entering into the temple VS.. l2-14.
For the second time Jesus cleanses the temple the
Son of God.-John H. 12-l7. 'Jesus went into the
temple of Cod and cast all them that sold etc"
He affirmed his authority the temple and over
the Jewish religion which it represented What was
"a house of prayer" had been turned into "a den of
thieves. They were making it market-place, not
only secular, but the of all manner of human
wrongs. Ostensiby in the name of Cod it was used
for private gain. But he not only the king an
gered and indignant, he the Saviour with divine
compassion. There hocking into the temple
in the place of the money changers and dealers
company of the blind and ame 'and he healed
them" He is the to-day, fierce in his anger
against all manner of sin, and gentle and gracious to-
ward the suffering and troubled. EIe be touch
ed with the fealing of our infrmities"
g. The King criticised and censured by the priests
and scribes. VS.. Is, 1G In the midst of this
of compassion and healing, when children came into
the temple crying "Hosanna to the Son of David"
have a strong contrast. The chief priests and
the scribes were "sOre dspeased." They who should
have beeen the first to welcome him and to rejoice in
his works of power and love, turned bitterly against
him. They indignant that the praise not
for Themselves but for the lowly Nazarene. But
Jesus greatly pleased with the praise of the
children. He at once declared that it was just what
the Scripture had said. The Sth Psalm had said :
"Out of the mouth of babes and sucklngs thou hast
perfected praise The Saviour of Men, dearly loved
the children. He gathered and is still gathering the
lambs with his and carrying them in his bosom.
1t is his bidding to his Church-"Feed my lambs ~