March 25, 2007

Intro: Luke 19:28-44- describes the Triumphal Entry and

Sorrow of Jesus over Jerusalem

I. Jesus had insight into the matter of consequences.

1) Wisdom lies in the insight of discern consequences-

Prov.14:12,  Psa.37:37

2) He was not sidetracked by apparent sounds of faith and

love for Him

3) He saw the uniqueness of the circumstance and knew

the uniqueness of result-  note Jere.6:6-21

II. Jesus interrupted festivities with lamentation.

Lamentation= emotional song of tragedy, sorrow, etc.

1) His emotions were wrapped up in the unimaginable

change the Jerusalem would experience.

III. Jesus revealed compassion instead of cynicism.

1) While He saw through their outward religious demonstration,

He was not bitter or disillusioned.

*He was a Realist    *John 2:25, 4:22

2) He was moved to tears instead of sarcasm.

IV. Jesus anticipated the rejection of His love.

See Matt.23:37

1) How fickle is human nature!

2) The pain of His Passion has begun- John 12:23, 27, 13:1