When the King Entered the Holy City
VBC Albuquerque · Feb 18, 2024
This sermon focuses on Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem and the significance of His complete submission. Through biblical evidence, the pastor presents that the King entered the holy city as the Messiah, knowing beforehand He would suffer and die. The sermon emphasizes Christ's victory over sin and God's promise that will surely be fulfilled.
The first section of the sermon presents Jesus Christ leading His disciples to Jerusalem and declaring beforehand what would happen to Him. From Matthew 21:4-5 and Matthew 21:8-9, we see that the King's entry into the city fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah, as He rode on a donkey's colt, and the crowd proclaimed "Hosanna to the Son of David!" This is the official recognition of God's Messiah.
The second section develops the doctrine of Christ's complete submission and self-humiliation. According to Philippians 2:7-8, He emptied Himself, took the form of a servant, and humbled Himself to obey even unto death on the cross. This shows that the true King of the Church is not a king in a worldly sense, but the King of believers' hearts who brings grace and redemption. God's promise in Jeremiah 31:33 that "I will put My law in their minds" demonstrates the profound spiritual transformation of those who receive this Messiah.
The third section applies the message to the spiritual life of believers. The sermon emphasizes that spiritual warfare is not against flesh and blood but against the rulers of darkness (Ephesians 6:12-17). Believers must equip themselves with all the armor of God—truth as a belt, righteousness as breastplate, and the sword of the Spirit which is God's Word. This demonstrates that Christ's submission is a model for believers' submission in daily life.
The final section emphasizes God's compassion and patience. According to Habakkuk 2:3, the vision will surely be fulfilled and will not be delayed. From 2 Peter 3:9, God is not slow concerning His promise but is patient, not wishing that anyone perish but that all come to repentance. The story of the thief on the cross (Luke 23:39-41) demonstrates that even in the final moment, the grace of Christ possesses powerful redemptive force.