Palm Sunday At AMBC

Recognizing His Identity.

Scripture Reading:       Matthew 21:1-11

             On that first Palm Sunday, Jesus surrounded by a great crowd of followers and others, entered Jerusalem as the King in exact fulfillment of prophecy to make a final appeal to His own nation. This was His royal entry, and it caused quite a sensation. Matthew tells us “When He entered Jerusalem, the whole city was shaken, saying, ‘Who is this?” (Matt. 21:10) For over two thousand years this same Jesus has been invading our complacent little Jerusalem’s, causing considerable disturbance, and many have pondering His true identity, asking, “Who is this?”

            On the evening of Jesus’ resurrection, He appeared to the disciples behind closed doors. He lingered until they recognized Him. Who is this Man who examines our policies and motives and dealings with one another? “Who is this.” This question was relevant two thousand years ago, and it is relevant now. There is no easy answer.