The Return of the King; Luke 19:28-38

Delivered during the Sunday Morning Worship Service, 1/26/2025. In this message, we come to one of the most famous events in the Gospels-- the so-called "Triumphal Entry". Even though it is included in all four of the Gospels, we will find that in Luke's Gospel there is a very special integrated and symbolic meaning. Luke brings a plethora of Scriptural themes and storylines together to set the stage for the extraordinary events of the week to come. From the symbolism of the donkey, to an unexpected typology of David, to the culmination of the Cosmic initiative, to the fulfillment of God's plan of redemption, to a symbolic enactment of the parable of the minas-- we will attempt to find Luke's unique message in this great event. In this first part of the narrative, we will be greatly encouraged as Christians to realize that this Triumphal Entry is a glorious enactment of God's intentions to seek and save the lost, and bring untold reward to the faithful when the return of the King brings peace between heaven and earth.