TRIUMPHAL HISTORY – Matthew 21:1-14 – 3-24-24

Providence Community Church

My thesis today is 2-fold: FIRST: the message of Palm Sunday is magnified upon the realization of a prophetic pattern in scripture & SECOND: Palm Sunday signals the great hero archetype of history. In support of proposition one: There is a prophetic symmetry enhancing the glories of Palm Sunday in covenant history. 1. Joseph’s coronation (Gen 41:38-44) as a symbol and type of divine kingdom consummation is followed by, 2.) Zechariah’s prophecy (Zech 9:9-10) & 3.) Jesus’ Triumphal entry (Mat 21:1-14)…Before the anti-type of Joseph’s throne is revealed in cosmic fullness with…4.) Jesus’ Kingdom consummation (Rev 19:11-16) (this message will document proposition one). In support of proposition two: Recall “final battle” sequences so common in epic stories/films —this compelling plot grand finale or crescendo speaks to the innate knowledge of & desire for conclusive victory securing everlasting peace. Can & will the dream be realized? Who will be the great champion? These burning questions in the psyche of humanity fuel the hero’s conquest story resurfacing again and again in our cultural consciousness…Lord of the Rings, Narnia, super hero stories, and science fiction sagas… These cultural expressions are at best shadowy reflections of the meta-narrative revealed in the significance of Palm Sunday.