Craig A. Brittingham, Pastor
Hillside Baptist Church
March 29, 2026
“The King Came” – Luke 19:28-40
1A. The significance of Palm Sunday
1b. Palm Sunday is significant because on it Jesus fulfilled an Old Testament prophecy. (Zechariah 9:9)
2b. By riding into Jerusalem on a donkey Jesus was making the bold proclamation that he was Israel’s promised King.
3b. The response of the disciples in both their words and actions indicated that they were welcoming Jesus into
Jerusalem as their King (Luke 19:28-40).
2A. Jesus’ last journey to Jerusalem
1b. Luke indicated the importance of this journey (9:31, 9:51- 53, 13:22, 17:11, 18:31).
2b. When He was near Jerusalem, Jesus told a parable (19:11- 27).
1c. There were two reasons why He spoke the parable.
1d. Because He was near Jerusalem
2d. Because the people thought the kingdom of God would appear immediately
2c. As He was going up to Jerusalem, Jesus secured a donkey on which He would finish the journey.
1d. He did this in fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9.
2d. Zechariah prophesied that Israel’s King would come to them, and He did.
3b. Jesus came as King at His first advent and was welcomed as the King into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
1c. The actions and words of His disciples
2c. The protest of the Pharisees
3c. The prospect of stones crying out
Questions…
1. What is the significance of Palm Sunday? See Zechariah 9:9
2. Why “Palm” Sunday?
3. What do the words and actions of the disciples on Palm Sunday tell us about what they believed about Jesus?
4. What did Jesus make clear about His kingdom before entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to be welcomed as King? See Luke 19:11-27.
5. Does the kingdom of Jesus Christ exist today? Please defend your answer with Scripture.
6. What does the securing of the donkey tell us about Jesus?
7. What does the prospect of stones crying out at Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem tell us about Him?