THY KING COMETH

Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.

Matthew 21:5 Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.

 

Pastor Rick Jackson

 

I. THE PROPHECY OF ZECHARIAH 9

 

1. The King will be Just

 

Matthew 27:19 When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.

Matthew 27:24 When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.

Acts 3:14 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;

Acts 7:52 Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers:

 

2. The King will be Saviour

 

-so says Gabriel - Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

-so says the Samaritans - John 4:42 And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.

-so says the apostles - Acts 5:31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

-so says Paul - Acts 13:23 Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:, Philippians 3:20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:, 2 Timothy 1:10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:

-so says Peter - 2 Peter 1:11 For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

-so says John - 1 John 4:14 And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.

 

3. The King will be Lowly [Philippians 2:5-11]

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

 

II. THE FULFILLMENT OF MATTHEW 21

 

1. It was Directed [v. 1-3]

 

2. It was Deliberate [v. 4-5]

 

3. It was Demonstrative [v. 6-11]

 

III. THE PROPER RESPONSE

 

1. Receive the King [1 Timothy 1:15-17, John 1:12]

 

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

 

2. Worship the King [Matthew 2:2]

 

Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

 

3. Serve the King [John 12:26]

 

If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be : if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.