Triumphal Procession

Dennis Tuuri

Outline: Matthew 21:1-17 The Triumphal Entry as Procession Sermon Outline for April 4, 2004 by Pastor Dennis R. Tuuri Introduction – Processions, Parades and the Triumphal Entry Jn. 15:26 1. The King’s procession is from the Mount of Olives to the temple. Vv. 1-3 Olive Oil and Anointing – Ex. 30:22-33 Olive Wood Cherubim and Doors – 1 Kings 6:23-34; John 20:12 Olive Tree and New Post-flood Creation – Gen. 8:11 Olive Oil and the Lampstand – Zechariah 4 Olive Press and the Passion of Christ – Matthew 26:30,36; Zech. 14:4 Olve Grove and Ascension – Acts 1:12 2. The King’s procession is marked by a sign of humility. Vv. 4,5 Proverbs 28-30 3. The King’s procession is marked by a sign of ascension and heavenly rule. Vv. 6-9; Feast of Booths: Dwelling in Trees or Clouds Lev. 23:40-42; Ex. 12:37 ; Ps. 18:11 , 105:39; Isa. 4:5,6 4. The King’s procession is unto judgment. Vv. 12,13 Lev. 10:1,2; 1 Peter 4:17 5. The King’s procession is unto healing and transformation . Vv. 14 Psalm 98 Our Response – Praise and Preparation for Procession ( Sabbath Enthronement) John 15:26; John 7:37-39; Acts 2:33; Rev. 5:6, 9,10; Gifts to Men Matthew 21:9; Acts 1:8