Jesus is King and Prophet

4This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:

5“Say to Daughter Zion,

‘See, your king comes to you,

gentle and riding on a donkey,

and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’ ”^a

6The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 8A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,

“Hosanna^b to the Son of David!”

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”^c

“Hosanna^d in the highest heaven!”

10When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”

11The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”  (Matthew 21:4-11)

Thoughts: Jesus came as a prince on a coronation donkey.  They called him a king, the Son of David.  This no doubt shook up the whole town of Jerusalem.  But he was called a prophet by the crowd.  He was both a prophet, a king as well as a priest- who came to sacrifice... Himself.   He was of course- this and more.  We might add that He was the Messiah.  We might add that He was the Don of God. 

This is not just a historical event. Jesus wants to come into your heart.  He wants to rule you as a King.  He wants to speak the Word to you as a prophet.  He wants you to accept His sacrifice on the cross- as a priest.  This is not abstract.  He is the Lord, and He wants to be your Lord. 

Prayer: Lord, you are the King.  Rule in my heart.  You are the prophet, speak truth to me- and help me listen.  You are the priest- forgive me and strengthen me tin life. 

Here is a link to the first video of Fellowship in the Fall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D0WeLdVils