Grand Parkway Baptist Church

Why Palm Sunday?

Neil McClendon

Luke 19:28-48

1. Jesus is misunderstood, v. 28-40

a)  When you relate to God based on your expectation you create a standard by which God is now evaluated 
b)  We tend to evaluate God based on what is best for us
c)   Jesus knows and controls what is happening
-Luke 18:31-34
-Exodus 12:1-6
i..the day Jesus enters Jerusalem is lamb selection day
ii. the animal had to be without blemish or defect
iii. they had to keep the animal for five days to inspect it
iv. Jesus will be crucified as the Passover lambs are being sacrificed

2. Jesus is sad, v. 41-44

3. Jesus is angry, v. 45-48