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“Palm” Sunday

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Matthew 21: 8 (NASB) Most of the crowd spread their coats in the road, and others were cutting branches from the trees and spreading them in the road. 馬太福音 21:8 (和合本) 眾人多半把衣服鋪在路上．還有人砍下樹枝來鋪在路上。

Matthew 21: 9 (NASB) The crowds going ahead of Him, and those who followed, were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David; Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest!” 馬太福音 21:9 (和合本) 前行後隨的眾人喊着說：『和散那歸於大衛的子孫！奉主名來的，是應當稱頌的！高高在上和散那！』

Matthew 21: 10-11 (NASB) When He had entered Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, “Who is this?” 11 And the crowds were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee.” 馬太福音 21:10-11 (和合本) 耶穌既進了耶路撒冷，合城都驚動了，說：『這是誰？』 眾人說：『這是加利利拿撒勒的先知耶穌。』

Who was this “Jesus”? 1. Matthew 21:5 contains a reference to Zechariah 9:9-10 Zech. 9:9-10 talks about a donkey-riding king who is righteous (公義), humble (謙和的), and endowed (被賦予) with salvation (救恩). A king who speaks peace to the nations. His dominion (權柄) will be from sea to sea, from the River (Euphrates) to the ends of the earth.

Who was this “Jesus”? 2. “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Hosanna” means “Give salvation now” (Hebrew). It is sometimes used as “glory” or “honor.” The word “Hosanna” is used for the Messiah. The name “Son of David” refers to the descendant of King David through whom salvation comes. (2 Sam. 7) Summary: Jesus was the descendant of King David, the One who brings salvation!

Main Points: #1: In the eyes of the Gospel writers, Jesus was both KING and SAVIOR! #2 #3

Main Points: #1: In the eyes of the Gospel writers, Jesus was both KING and SAVIOR! #2 #3 ? ?

Main Points: #1: In the eyes of the Gospel writers, Jesus was both KING and SAVIOR! #2 #3

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How was Jesus’ Crucifixion (釘十字架) Important? OT Prophets foretold the coming sacrifice. (e.g., Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Daniel 9:24-26)

Isaiah 53:3-6 (NASB) He was despised and forsaken of men, A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; And like one from whom men hide their face He was despised, and we did not esteem Him. Surely our griefs He Himself bore, And our sorrows He carried; Yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, Smitten of God, and afflicted. But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed. All of us like sheep have gone astray, Each of us has turned to his own way; But the Lord has caused the iniquity of us all To fall on Him.

How was Jesus’ Crucifixion (釘十字架) Important? OT Prophets foretold the coming sacrifice. (e.g., Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Daniel 9:24-26) All 4 Gospels build up to the events of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection.

Crucifixion Resurrection Matthew 1 --------------------------------------------------27----28 Mark 1---------------------------------------------------15----16 Luke 1---------------------------------------------------23----24 John 1--------------------------------------------19----20----21

How was Jesus’ Crucifixion (釘十字架) Important? OT Prophets foretold the coming sacrifice. (e.g., Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Daniel 9:24-26) All 4 Gospels build up to the events of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. The Apostle Paul preached “Christ crucified” (1 Cor. 1:23) (This list is not exhaustive.)

1 Corinthians 1:22-23 (NASB) For indeed Jews ask for signs and Greeks search for wisdom; but we preach Christ crucified… (和合本) 猶太人是要神蹟、希臘人是求智慧．我們 卻是傳釘十字架的基督…

How was Jesus’ Crucifixion (釘十字架) Important? OT Prophets foretold the coming sacrifice. (e.g., Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Daniel 9:24-26) All 4 Gospels build up to the events of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. The Apostle Paul preached “Christ crucified” (1 Cor. 1:23) (This list is not exhaustive.)

Jesus’ Death on the Cross Jesus lived a sinless life (Heb. 4:15).

Heb. 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. (NASB) 因我們的大祭司、並非不能體恤我們的軟弱．他也曾凡事受過試探、與我們一樣．只是他沒有犯罪。(和合本)

Results of the Cross 1. Propitiation - Satisfaction of divine wrath against sin. 上帝對罪的怒氣被平息了。 2. Reconciliation – Sin being removed, man is brought back into fellowship with God. 除去罪後，上帝與人的和解。 3. Redemption – Change of ownership, from being owned by Sin to being owned by God. 從罪的挾制變成上帝的兒女。

What was the point of the Resurrection? Crucifixion (釘十字架) -> Main Event (事件) Resurrection (復活) -> Interpretation (解釋)

Main Points: #1: Jesus was both King and Savior to the Gospel writers. #2: Jesus’ crucifixion brought us back to God. #3: Jesus conquered death. His resurrection power lives in us.