The Triumphal Kingdom Life
by Rev. Kirby Williams
Celebrating the Passive and Active Obedience of the Christ.
Text: Luke 6:27-31
Date: 04/10/2022, the Combined service.
Series: "Luke: Thy Kingdom Come" Part 59
Occasion: Palm Sunday
Description:
In this Palm Sunday message, we will combine two Scriptural passages to explore the deep significance of Christ's obedience. Turning first to the Messianic Psalm 118, we will analyze the festal cry of "Hosanna!" which was such a important part of the Triumphal Entry. Then we will ask the question, "what does it mean to be 'blessed' and 'come in the name of the Lord'?". To answer this we will return to our study of Luke and the extraordinary principles, illustrations and Golden Rule that Jesus has commanded His disciples to follow. We will recognize that since these represent true Kingdom-behavior, Jesus would have perfectly kept them Himself and therefore they reflect His divine character. By living out principles like these, He accomplished both His Passive obedience, (leading to the redemption of the Cross), and His Active obedience, (securing the righteousness He would give to those who trust Him as Savior and Lord). Ultimately we will look at our own lives, and ask ourselves if we are also living the Triumphal Kingdom Life-- and if so, what impact that has on the world around us!
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I. Introduction
II. Exposition of the text, Psa. 118:25-26; Luke 6:27-31.
A. Jesus as the Messianic King, Psa. 118:25-26.
1. Praise and Thanksgiving in a Festal Procession, Psa. 118:26-27.
a. Heralding the arrival of David the King, Psa. 118:13-14.
b. The return from exile, Ezra 3:11.
2. A messianic Psalm.
a. The Prophet on a donkey, Zech. 9:9.
b. The One who comes in the name of the Lord, Mark 11:9-10, Psa. 118:19,25,26.
3. The tragedy of the Triumphal Entry, Psa. 118:22, Isa. 53:4-6, Zech. 13:1.
B. Jesus as the model of "Kingdom Behavior", Luke 6:27-31.
1. Context
2. Blessed Redeemer.
a. The "Apostle" from heaven, John 8:42, 5:43, 10:25, Heb. 1:3, Col. 1:15,19.
b. Sent to reveal God's moral heart.
i. The Savior arrives, John 1:29, Matt. 1:21, 1Cor. 5:7, Luke 19:10.
ii. To show us the Father.
• An exuberant blessing.
• On the Father's behalf, John 10:30, Matt. 1:23.
3. The extraordinary revelation.
a. Demonstrating the Kingdom principles.
i. Revealing the love of enemies, Psa. 14:2-3, John 3:16.
ii. Doing good to those who hated Him, John 15:13.
iii. Blessing those who cursed Him.
iv. Praying for those who abused Him, Luke 23:34, 19:42,44, 22:42.
b. Demonstrating the principles in action.
i. Turning the other cheek.
• The fulfillment of prophecy, Isa. 53:7, John 18:22, Mark 14:61.
• Vengeance is the Lord's, John 3:17-18.
• "Other-worldly" behavior.
ii. Revealing true humility.
iii. Giving freely to those who begged, Matt. 15:22-23, 5:3.
iv. Staying focused on His task, John 12:6, Luke 22:48, John 8:48, Luke 2:49, 4:8,43.
c. Keeping the Golden Rule.
III. Application
IV. Conclusion
