A Right Response to Palm Sunday
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About This Sermon
Jarrett Stephens teaches from Luke 19:28-40 on Palm Sunday, showing that Jesus' entry into Jerusalem was far more than a parade. It was the fulfillment of God's promise to dwell with His people. Jarrett traces the Bible's "mega theme" of God's relational presence from Eden, through the tabernacle and temple, to Ezekiel's visions of glory departing and returning from the Mount of Olives. Jesus enters from that same mountain, embodying the presence of God in flesh and blood.
The message calls us to three responses: welcome Jesus, celebrate Jesus, and surrender to Jesus. Jarrett warns against treating God's presence casually, as Israel did with the ark. Because Jesus went to the cross, the veil is torn and God's presence now dwells in believers through the Holy Spirit.
Scripture: Luke 19:28-40
Study Guide
A few ideas to carry with you, discuss with your group, or revisit during the week.
Practical Takeaways (5)
- The central theme of the Bible is God's desire to be in a personal, encountering relationship with His people.
- Jesus entered Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, fulfilling Ezekiel's vision of God's glory returning from the east.
- The right response to Palm Sunday is to welcome Jesus, celebrate Jesus, and surrender to Jesus.
- Because of Jesus' death and resurrection, the presence of God no longer dwells in a box but in every believer.
- Palm Sunday is a preview of Christ's second coming, when He will return as King of kings and Lord of lords.
Discussion Questions (5)
- What stands out to you about how Jesus' entry into Jerusalem connects to Ezekiel's visions of God's glory?
- In what ways might you be tempted to treat God's presence casually rather than reverently?
- What does it look like practically to "run out to meet Jesus" in your daily life?
- How does knowing the Holy Spirit dwells in you change how you think about worship and celebration?
- What area of your life needs surrender to Jesus as King of glory?
