The Gospel of Matthew

Matthew 21:1-46

The Gospel of Matthew

Entrance into Jerusalem 21:1-22• Triumphal Entry

• Cleansing the Temple

• Fig Tree Withered

The Gospel of Matthew

Entrance into Jerusalem 21:1-22• Riding on a Donkey (Zec 9:9)• “Hosanna” – “Save Now”

– “Jesus, the Prophet from Nazareth.”

• Cleansing of Temple (Ep 4:26)

The Gospel of Matthew

Entrance into Jerusalem 21:1-22• Fig Tree Withered

– Not Ignorance (He knew all things).– Not an Angry Fit.– Figure of God’s Patience and Expectation (cf. Jerusalem – Israel).

The Gospel of Matthew

Questions & Parables 21:23-46• Jesus’ Authority Questioned

• John’s Authority• Parable of the Two Sons

• Parable of Wicked Vinedressers

The Gospel of Matthew

Questions & Parables 22:23-46• “By What Authority”

– Unless the Lord builds the house (Ps 127:1) • John’s Authority: Heaven - Men?

– Vain Worship (Matt 15:8-9).– Pattern of Scripture (II Timothy 3:16-17).

The Gospel of Matthew

Questions & Parables 22:23-46•Understanding What is Written – What it says (Direct Commands).– What it describes (Apostolic Example (Philippians 4:9).– What it infers (Necessary Inference).

The Gospel of Matthew

Questions & Parables 22:23-46• Parable of Two Sons

– We Must Obey Our Father’s Commands. • Parable of Wicked Vinedressers

– Foreshadowing His Death– Characterizing That Generation.

The Gospel of Matthew

Next Week:Matthew 22:1-46