John 12:12-20 – The Triumphal Entry
introductory ConnectionPassage – in 4 Gospels (Matt. 21:1-11, Mk. 11:1-11, Lk. 19:29-38)Before – Tell no man (Matthew 16:20, Mk. 5:43, 9:9). He avoided displayUnique initiative of Christ – Before he had departed (John 6:15), declined (7:4)Why Change in policy – Acted with gathers glory in mind, because scriptures so require, submission to the Father’s Word, Loving obedienceWhat Scriptures – Genesis 49:9-11, Zechariah 9:9Debatable Scripture – Dan. 9:24-27 FCF: We are lazy in what we give honor to and that makes us lazy in regard to our piety. Theme: What you honor determine how you act. T/S: What you honor determines