The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-05-14

LESSON TEXT-Luke 19:29-48.
GOLDEN TEXT-These shall make
war with the Lamb, and the Lamb
shall overcome them: for he is Lord
OF lords. and King of kings: and they
that are with him are called, and
chosen, and faithful.
PRIMARY TOPIC-Jesus Teaches the
People That He Is King.
JUNIOR TOPIC-Jesus Teaches the
People That He Is King.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP.
IC-Loyalty to the King.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
. 1C-The Supremacy Of Jesus.
This event is frequently designated
as the "triumphal entry" which is
somewhat misleading. While it was
his official entry into Jerusalem, 1t
was far from being a trlumphal ep-
try. In fulfllment of prophecy the
Messiah officially presented himself
to the Jewish nation. It seems that
back Of the cry "Hosanna" was taking
form the awful word cruelty" 1t is
possible that the word "crucify" was
uttered by some of the same persons
who had cried "Hosanna." Though
they were utterly blind to the fact,
God was about to carry out his plan
of Hosanna which means "save now"
through the crucifixion of his son.
!. The Preparation wv. 29-34).
/. Sending the disciples for the ass
wv. 29-30).
He told them just where to go to
find it, and how to answer the inquiry
of the one who owned it. This shows
how perfectly the Lord knows all our
ways.
2. The fulfllment Of prophecy
Czech. 9: 9, CT. Matt. 81: 4, 81.
Some five hundred years before,
Zechariah had predicted this event.
ChriStS entry into Jerusalem was an
exact fulfillment Of this prediction.
This is highly instructive to those who
would understand the as yet unful-
filled prophecies. Since the predictions
Of his first coming were literally full
filled, we can expect the second to be
literally fulfilled also. The first Is
established beyond a doubt. The Sec
ond we should as heartily believe. The
prediction of Zechariah IA: 3-11 will
be just as literally fulfilled as that Of
Zechariah 8: 9.
8. Obedience of the disciples wv.
32-34).
The request may have seemed
strange and even unreasonable, yet
they fully obeyed. The true disciple
will render glad obedience to the Lord,
no matter how strange his commands
may seem. Obedience to that only
which seems reasonable is not obedi-
ence at all. May we prove that we are
really his disciples by obeying him.
II. The Entry of the King wv. 35-
3s).
1. The disciples set Jesus upon the
ass ". 35).
This act of putting the garments
upon the ass and setting Jesus upon
It showed that they recognized him as
their king QI Kings 9:13).
2. Acclaimed as king by the disciples
wv. 36-3S).
Some spread their garments in the
way, others perhaps having no gar
ments to spare cut down branches Of
trees and strewed them in his way.
This, no doubt, was just as acceptable
to him. They praised God for all the
mighty works which they had seen.
III. The Critical Pharisees wv. 80,
40).
Although swept along by the dem
onstrations of the multitude, the
Pharisees deemed it prudent to ask
the Lord to rebuke the disciples, as
such behaviour might be interpreted
by the Roman government as an in
surrection. To their demand Jesus
replied that such homage was not only
fitting but necessary. He declared that
If the multitude were silent, the very
stones would cry out.
lV.-The King Rejected wv. 41-44).
Christ knew what awaited him in
Jerusalem. Though surrounded by
loyal hearts, he knew that the rulers
Of the nation had no heart for him.
His coming trial and death doomed
before him so that he wept over Jeru-
SdIcus 44C hACn hlluI awful odSS
awaited it and that loyal hearts would
gladly welcome him if they only knew.
He showed them that their inability
to see him as their King and Saviour
would result in bringing upon them the
destruction Of their city.
v. The King Taking Possession Of
His Own House wv. 45-48).
Upon entering the city he rebuked
the rulers for allowing the house Of
God to become degraded by carrying
on traffic therein for gain. The cleans
ing of the temple only increased their
hatred and opposition to him. The
/, chief priests and scribes even sought
his destruction.