“Hosanna!” (Matthew 21:9; Mark 11:9–10; Luke 19:37–38; John 12:13)

“Hosanna!” (Matthew 21:9; Mark 11:9–10; Luke 19:37–38; John 12:13)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Palm Sunday AM, March 25, 2018

The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Hosanna in the highest heaven!" (Matthew 21:9, NIV)

9 Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, "Hosanna! " "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" 10 "Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!" "Hosanna in the highest heaven!" (Mark 11:9-10, NIV)

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: 38 "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!" (Luke 19:37-38, NIV)

They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna! " "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Blessed is the king of Israel!" (John 12:13, NIV)

1. The King who comes to save (Hosanna!).

22 The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; 23 the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. 24 The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. 25 LORD, save us! LORD, grant us success! 26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you. (Psalm 118:22-26, NIV)

a. A spiritual savior not a political savior.

b. A suffering savior not a conquering king (yet).

6 For in Scripture it says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame." 7 Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, "The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone," 8 and, "A stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall." They stumble because they disobey the message-- which is also what they were destined for. (1 Peter 2:6-8, NIV)

2. The King who comes to represent God and accomplish his will.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! (Matthew 21:9; Mark 11:9; John 12:13)

a. With his approval, bearing his name.
b. With his authority, representing his cause.
c. With his purpose, accomplishing his will.

3. The King who comes to reign on David’s throne and fulfill God’s promises.

Hosanna to the Son of David! (Matthew 21:9)
Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! (Luke 19:38)
Blessed is the king of Israel! (John 12:13)
Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! (Mark 11:10)

a. Fulfilling the Lord’s Word (to David)

Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this. (Isaiah 9:7, NIV)

b. Proving the Lord’s faithfulness (to his people)

4. The King who comes to give glory to God in heaven.

Hosanna in the highest heaven! (Matthew 21:9; Mark 11:10)
Peace in heaven and glory in the highest! (Luke 19:38)

Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests."

a. Salvation
b. Peace
c. Glory
d. On earth as it is in heaven – one day in Christ it will be.

Main Idea: Jesus is the suffering King who brings salvation to his people, accomplishing the will of the Father, fulfilling his promises, and achieving his glory.