“WHO IS THIS?”

PALM SUNDAY 2007

A Royal Welcome!

Isaiah 9:6, 7 Psalm 110:1-7 Matthew 21:1-11

Introduction

Three administrative offices established by God for His people - Israel:

1. King2. Priest3. Prophet

Note -

The King ruled over Israel for God; the Priest represented the people before God; the Prophet spoke to the people from God.

Each was anointed with oil when he assumed his office.

Therefore…

Each could be referred to as an “anointed one” or a “messiah”.

1. Moses ProphesiedHis Prophetic Ministry In Deuteronomy 18:15-19

Moses informed Israel that someday God would send a prophet like no other.

Note -

On two occasions in Jesus’ ministry, the crowds said of him, “This is a truth that Prophet.”

2. Isaiah ProphesiedHis Kingly Ministry

In Isaiah 9:6-7 we read - – “the government will be upon

His shoulder” - Vs. 6– “His name will be called Prince

of Peace” - Vs. 6– “upon the throne of David” - Vs.

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3. David ProphesiedHis Priestly Ministry

Psalm 110 reads -– “You are a priest forever after

the order of Melchizedek.” Vs. 4

Note -

He is the Eternal High Priest. Verse 4 authenticates His eternal High Priesthood, a fact that is confirmed in Hebrews 5:6, 6:20 and Chapter 7.

Conclusion

In Jesus, the Jew or Gentile finds all that the Scriptures describe as essential for life.

Hosanna! King of Kings!