Luke 19:28
The sermon emphasizes the significance of Jesus' triumphant march into Jerusalem and the Israelites' missed opportunity to accept Him as their Savior.
Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of the day Jesus entered Jerusalem, a day long awaited by Israel as the fulfillment of prophetic promises of a Messiah. He highlights the people's anticipation for deliverance, hope, and salvation, marking it as a pivotal moment in history when Jesus allowed public worship. However, Smith laments that Jerusalem missed this opportunity by rejecting their Savior, warning that each individual has their own 'day' to embrace or reject God's call. He draws parallels between this event and other historical triumphs, underscoring the thin line between triumph and tragedy, as foretold by Daniel regarding the Messiah's fate.
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"THIS THY DAY"
I. THE DAY LOOKED FORWARD TO BY ALL ISREAL.
A. A Messiah was promised to Adam.
1. His life and ministry foretold by Prophets.
a. Zech. 513 B.C. King cometh.
b. Dan. 538 B.C. Told very day.
B. People had been looking for Him.
1. This was their day.
a. Day of deliverance.
b. Day of Hope
c. Day of Salvation.
2. First day Jesus allowed public worship.
II. JERUSALEM MISSED THE OPPORTUNITY.
A. They rejected their Savior.
1. Desolation was foretold.
B. Every man is given a day.
1. To reject is to invite disaster.
2. How tragic to miss God's day for our lives.
C. Other triumphant marches.
1. Pompey.
2. German Emperor Franco - Prussian war.
3. Jesus.
III. STEPS ARE FEW BETWEEN TRIUMPH AND CROSS. AS DANIEL SAID THE MESSIAH WAS TO BE CUT OFF,
BUT NOT FOR HIMSELF.
Sermon Outline
- The Day Looked Forward To By All Israel
- Jerusalem Missed The Opportunity
- Steps Are Few Between Triumph And Cross
- They rejected their Savior
- Desolation was foretold
- Zech. 5:13 B.C. King cometh
- Dan. 5:38 B.C. Told very day
- Every man is given a day
- To reject is to invite disaster
- Day of deliverance
- Day of Hope
- Day of Salvation
- How tragic to miss God's day for our lives
- Other triumphant marches
- Pompey
- German Emperor Franco-Prussian war
- Jesus
- As Daniel said the Messiah was to be cut off, but not for himself
Key Quotes
“THIS THY DAY” — Chuck Smith
“A Messiah was promised to Adam.” — Chuck Smith
“As Daniel said the Messiah was to be cut off, but not for himself.” — Chuck Smith
Application Points
- We must recognize and seize the opportunities God provides for us to accept Him as our Savior.
- Rejecting God's offer of salvation can lead to disaster and desolation.
- We should strive to understand and appreciate the significance of Jesus' life, ministry, and triumphant march into Jerusalem.