April 5, 2020 -- Palm Sunday Sermon

Sunday: Palm Sunday


Date: April 5, 2020


Text: Luke 19:40


Theme: The Stones Shall Cry Out


I. A note on the reading of Scripture

A. Review of applicability and prescription

B. Different styles of Scripture

1. Literal: Narrative, Epistle

2. Not always literal: Parable, Prophecy, Poetry, Apocalyptic

II. How to know what style

A. Read the text literally, unless the text itself says
otherwise

B. Poetry and prophecy are not always figurative

III. Jesus’ Palm Sunday Prophecy — and illustration

A. The crowds of Palm Sunday

1. Filled with praise and anticipation

2. Condemned by the Pharisees

B. Jesus’ Prophecy

1. Jesus’ salvation is universal (though it can be rejected)

2. It is proper for creation to acknowledge the King’s entry

3. If the people failed to call out, the stones would give
voice

C. The crowds of Good Friday

1. All people fled — even the disciples

2. The crowds who cheered, now jeered at the Lord

3. All flesh kept silent ...