Introduction

Summary of events: Jesus heads to Jerusalem as the prophesied Passover Lamb to make atonement on the cross for the sins of the world!

1. Sat/Sun: He arrived in Bethany and stayed with Mary, Martha and Lazarus.
2. Monday: He fulfilled prophecy by riding into Jerusalem on a colt with the multitudes declaring, "Hosanna, blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord, the Son of David." Then, he returned again to Bethany.
3. Tuesday: He returned to Jerusalem and cleansed the temple and then, once again, returned to Bethany to spend the night with Mary, Martha and Lazarus.
4. Wednesday: He curses the fig tree and then proceeded to the temple where He confronted the pride, self-righteousness, hypocrisy, rebellion and wickedness of Israel’s spiritual leadership by means of a series of parables. He is stopped by these religious leaders who ask Him a series of questions in their effort to discredit Him.
5. Thurs-Sun: He will celebrate the Last Supper with the disciples on Thursday, be crucified on Friday and rise from the dead early Sunday morning!!

I The Question of Marriage

The Pharisees:

1. They accepted both the OT scriptures and oral traditions as equally inspired.
2. They believed in the resurrection of the dead (Acts 23:6).
3. They believed in an afterlife, with appropriate reward and punishment on an individual basis.
4. They believed in the existence of angels and demons (Acts 23:8).
5. They were considered the people’s spiritual leaders.

Sadducees:

1. They accepted the Pentateuch as divinely inspired, but not the oral traditions of the Rabbis.
2. They denied any resurrection of the dead (Mt 22:23; Mk 12:8-27; Acts 23:8).
3. They denied any afterlife, holding that the soul perished at death, and therefore denying any penalty or reward after the earthly life.
4. They denied the existence of a spiritual world – angels or demons (Acts 23:8).
5. They were highly unpopular because of their wealth, their legalistic doctrine and their political support of Rome.

Both groups deeply resented Jesus for a number of reasons:

1. He contradicted their teachings and way of life
2. He demonstrated miraculous powers they envied
3. He was wildly popular and they were jealous
4. He posed a direct threat to their power and influence

(2014)

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Introduction

Summary of events: Jesus heads to Jerusalem as the prophesied Passover Lamb to make atonement on the cross for the sins of the world!

1. Sat/Sun: He arrived in Bethany and stayed with Mary, Martha and Lazarus.
2. Monday: He fulfilled prophecy by riding into Jerusalem on a colt with the multitudes declaring, "Hosanna, blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord, the Son of David." Then, he returned again to Bethany.
3. Tuesday: He returned to Jerusalem and cleansed the temple and then, once again, returned to Bethany to spend the night with Mary, Martha and Lazarus.
4. Wednesday: He curses the fig tree and then proceeded to the temple where He confronted the pride, self-righteousness, hypocrisy, rebellion and wickedness of Israel’s spiritual leadership by means of a series of parables. He is stopped by these religious leaders who ask Him a series of questions in their effort to discredit Him.
5. Thurs-Sun: He will celebrate the Last Supper with the disciples on Thursday, be crucified on Friday and rise from the dead early Sunday morning!!

I The Question of Marriage

The Pharisees:

1. They accepted both the OT scriptures and oral traditions as equally inspired.
2. They believed in the resurrection of the dead (Acts 23:6).
3. They believed in an afterlife, with appropriate reward and punishment on an individual basis.
4. They believed in the existence of angels and demons (Acts 23:8).
5. They were considered the people’s spiritual leaders.

Sadducees:

1. They accepted the Pentateuch as divinely inspired, but not the oral traditions of the Rabbis.
2. They denied any resurrection of the dead (Mt 22:23; Mk 12:8-27; Acts 23:8).
3. They denied any afterlife, holding that the soul perished at death, and therefore denying any penalty or reward after the earthly life.
4. They denied the existence of a spiritual world – angels or demons (Acts 23:8).
5. They were highly unpopular because of their wealth, their legalistic doctrine and their political support of Rome.

Both groups deeply resented Jesus for a number of reasons:

1. He contradicted their teachings and way of life
2. He demonstrated miraculous powers they envied
3. He was wildly popular and they were jealous
4. He posed a direct threat to their power and influence

(2014)

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Introduction

The historical setting:

For three years Jesus has been preaching and teaching the gospel of the Kingdom. He has been proclaiming Himself as the Messiah, the Son of God, the Savior of the world. And He has been offering Himself and His Kingdom to the people of Israel -- but His own people rejected Him!

Summary of events: Jesus heads to Jerusalem as the prophesied Passover Lamb to make atonement on the cross for the sins of the world!

1. Sat/Sun: He arrived in Bethany and stayed with Mary, Martha and Lazarus.
2. Monday: He fulfilled prophecy by riding into Jerusalem on a colt with the multitudes crying out, "Hosanna, blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord, the Son of David." Then, he returned again to Bethany.
3. Tuesday: He returned to Jerusalem and cleansed the temple and then, once again, returned to Bethany to spend the night with Mary, Martha and Lazarus.
4. Wednesday: He curses the fig tree and then proceeded to the temple where He confronted the pride, self-righteousness, hypocrisy, rebellion and wickedness of Israel’s spiritual leadership by means of a series of parables.
5. Thurs-Sun: He will celebrate the Last Supper with the disciples on Thursday, be crucified on Friday and rise from the dead early Sunday morning!!

I The Intimacy of a Wedding Invitation

“The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son ..”

Interpretation:

1. The Kingdom of heaven is the sphere of God's rule.
2. The king and father of the Son is God.
3. The king’s son is the bridegroom, Jesus Christ.
4. The wedding feast is the "Marriage Supper of the Lamb" - Rev 19:7-9.
5. The initial guests are the Jews of that generation.
6. The servants who are sent out are preachers of the gospel.
7. The alternate guests are the Gentile nations.
8. The wedding garment is the righteousness of Christ.
9. He sent out his servants to call those who were invited [Verse 1-3]

Sent out = Apostello = “To set apart for a mission”

Background on Jewish weddings:

1. The wedding date was set and invitations were sent out
2. Once the preparations had been made, servants would be sent to remind the invited guests that everything was ready
3. The wedding ceremony would be performed followed by a 7-day wedding feast -- paid for by the father of the groom.

(2014)

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Introduction

The historical setting:

For three years Jesus has been preaching and teaching the gospel of the Kingdom. He has been proclaiming Himself as the Messiah, the Son of God, the Savior of the world. And He has been offering Himself and His Kingdom to the people of Israel -- but His own people rejected Him!

Summary of events: Jesus heads to Jerusalem as the prophesied Passover Lamb to make atonement on the cross for the sins of the world!

1. Sat/Sun: He arrived in Bethany and stayed with Mary, Martha and Lazarus.
2. Monday: He fulfilled prophecy by riding into Jerusalem on a colt with the multitudes crying out, "Hosanna, blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord, the Son of David." Then, he returned again to Bethany.
3. Tuesday: He returned to Jerusalem and cleansed the temple and then, once again, returned to Bethany to spend the night with Mary, Martha and Lazarus.
4. Wednesday: He curses the fig tree and then proceeded to the temple where He confronted the pride, self-righteousness, hypocrisy, rebellion and wickedness of Israel’s spiritual leadership by means of a series of parables.
5. Thurs-Sun: He will celebrate the Last Supper with the disciples on Thursday, be crucified on Friday and rise from the dead early Sunday morning!!

I The Intimacy of a Wedding Invitation

“The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son ..”

Interpretation:

1. The Kingdom of heaven is the sphere of God's rule.
2. The king and father of the Son is God.
3. The king’s son is the bridegroom, Jesus Christ.
4. The wedding feast is the "Marriage Supper of the Lamb" - Rev 19:7-9.
5. The initial guests are the Jews of that generation.
6. The servants who are sent out are preachers of the gospel.
7. The alternate guests are the Gentile nations.
8. The wedding garment is the righteousness of Christ.
9. He sent out his servants to call those who were invited [Verse 1-3]

Sent out = Apostello = “To set apart for a mission”

Background on Jewish weddings:

1. The wedding date was set and invitations were sent out
2. Once the preparations had been made, servants would be sent to remind the invited guests that everything was ready
3. The wedding ceremony would be performed followed by a 7-day wedding feast -- paid for by the father of the groom.

Summary of events:

1. Jesus has concluded His Galilean and Perean ministry, crossed the Jordan River, entered Jericho, healed two blind men, one by the name of Bartimaeus, brought Zacchaeus into the Kingdom and traveled to Jerusalem for Passover.
2. Having arrived in the vicinity of Jerusalem, He stays in the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus that first Saturday night and then spent Sunday with the multitude who either followed Him or actually lived in Bethany.
3. On Monday, He sent His disciples to find the colt, which He rode triumphantly into the city of Jerusalem while the multitudes threw palm branches and clothing in His path and hailed Him, "Hosanna, blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord, the Son of David." Then, once again, He returned to Bethany to spend the night in the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus.
4. On Tuesday, He returned to Jerusalem and cleansed the temple – chasing out those who sold animal sacrifices and those who changed money. And by doing so, He infuriated the religious leaders who already despised Him and wanted Him dead. Then, once again, He returns to Bethany to spend the night with Mary, Martha and Lazarus.
5. On Wednesday, He curses the unfruitful fig tree and then proceeds on to the temple where He will spend the next 2 chapters of Matthew confronting the wickedness of Israel’s spiritual leadership, which will end in His crucifixion.

(2014)

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Summary of events:

1. Jesus has concluded His Galilean and Perean ministry, crossed the Jordan River, entered Jericho, healed two blind men, one by the name of Bartimaeus, brought Zacchaeus into the Kingdom and traveled to Jerusalem for Passover.
2. Having arrived in the vicinity of Jerusalem, He stays in the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus that first Saturday night and then spent Sunday with the multitude who either followed Him or actually lived in Bethany.
3. On Monday, He sent His disciples to find the colt, which He rode triumphantly into the city of Jerusalem while the multitudes threw palm branches and clothing in His path and hailed Him, "Hosanna, blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord, the Son of David." Then, once again, He returned to Bethany to spend the night in the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus.
4. On Tuesday, He returned to Jerusalem and cleansed the temple – chasing out those who sold animal sacrifices and those who changed money. And by doing so, He infuriated the religious leaders who already despised Him and wanted Him dead. Then, once again, He returns to Bethany to spend the night with Mary, Martha and Lazarus.
5. On Wednesday, He curses the unfruitful fig tree and then proceeds on to the temple where He will spend the next 2 chapters of Matthew confronting the wickedness of Israel’s spiritual leadership, which will end in His crucifixion.

(2014)

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Introduction

Matthew 21 initiates the last week of the life of Jesus Christ the Messiah!

Jerusalem was to be the end. He never ever leaves the vicinity of Jerusalem. This is it. He dies in the city. This is the end of Jesus’ 33 plus years. Thirty years of obscurity, three-plus years of ministry, it all ends here. This is the end of the pilgrimage. The goal of the Lord's life and ministry is about to be reached. In just 6 more days he would be crucified for the sins of the world!

I The Messianic Preparations

1. Jesus and the disciples drew near Jerusalem [Verse 1]

(To Bethphage at the Mount of Olives)

On Saturday, 6 days before the Passover, as they approached the city of Jerusalem, Jesus stops at the little village of Bethany:

1. Located 2 miles east of Jerusalem on the backside of the Mount of Olives.
2. A village of several hundred people
3. The hometown of three dear friends - Mary, Martha and Lazarus.

John 12:1-3 “Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him. Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil.”

(2014)

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Introduction

Matthew 21 initiates the last week of the life of Jesus Christ the Messiah!

Jerusalem was to be the end. He never ever leaves the vicinity of Jerusalem. This is it. He dies in the city. This is the end of Jesus’ 33 plus years. Thirty years of obscurity, three-plus years of ministry, it all ends here. This is the end of the pilgrimage. The goal of the Lord's life and ministry is about to be reached. In just 6 more days he would be crucified for the sins of the world!

I The Messianic Preparations

1. Jesus and the disciples drew near Jerusalem [Verse 1]

(To Bethphage at the Mount of Olives)

On Saturday, 6 days before the Passover, as they approached the city of Jerusalem, Jesus stops at the little village of Bethany:

1. Located 2 miles east of Jerusalem on the backside of the Mount of Olives.
2. A village of several hundred people
3. The hometown of three dear friends - Mary, Martha and Lazarus.

John 12:1-3 “Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him. Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil.”

(2014)

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