Matthew 21:1-12

FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS

The disciples followed the Lord's directions for "Palm Sunday".

We should follow the Lord's directions because:

THE LORD'S DIRECTIONS ARE SPECIFIC - Vss. 1-3

Jesus told the disciples where to go, what to do, and what to say.

Through the Word of God and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we too will receive specific instructions.
Romans 12:2, John 16:12-14, Psalm 32:8

THE LORD'S DIRECTIONS ARE SCRIPTURAL - Vss. 4-5

Jesus was out to fulfill Scripture and to do God's will. John 4:34, 9:4, Matthew 5:18

We should do the same! Mark 13:31

THE LORD'S DIRECTIONS ARE SURE - Vss. 6-7

The disciples found things to be just as Jesus told them. We count on God's directions as accurate. Mark
11:1-6

THE LORD'S DIRECTIONS ARE SPECIAL - Vss. 8-11

Because Jesus directions were followed the disciples were part of a great day and a day when God's
word was fulfilled. Whenever we follow God's directions, the results will be special. Sinners will be
challenged and saved. Saints will be edified.

Palm Sunday recalls an event in the Christian Scripture (The

New Testament) of Jesus entering into Jerusalem and being
greeted by the people waving palm branches. For Christians, it
is a reminder of the welcoming of Jesus into our hearts and of
our willingness to follow him.

Palm Sunday, also called Passion Sunday, in the Christian tradition, the

first day of Holy Week and the Sunday before Easter, commemorating Jesus
Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. It is associated in many churches
with the blessing and procession of palms (leaves of the date palm or twigs
from locally available trees).

What is the purpose of Palm Sunday sermon?

Palm Sunday is a reminder of the selfless love Jesus showed by laying down his
life for us, and it is a time to reflect on our own lives and how we can show that same
love to those around us. Palm Sunday is the day we remember and celebrate the day
Jesus entered Jerusalem as Savior and King

What is a biblical reflection on Palm Sunday?

It is on Palm Sunday that we enter Holy Week, welcoming Jesus into our lives and
asking Him to allow us a share in His suffering, death and Resurrection. This is the
time of the year when we stop to remember and relive the events which brought about
our redemption and salvation