The True Triumph (Palm Sunday)

Preached: April 2, 2023 John 12:9-19; Selected Scriptures Theme: Palm Sunday was a triumph of Jesus' Faithfulness The sound bite version - "A Great Triumph!" Unbelievably large crowds. (9, 12-13-18) Riveting testimonies. (17) Astonishing praise. (13, 11) Frustrated opponents. (19) The docudrama version - "A Great Tragedy!" Fickle crowds. (19; see also 19:12, 15; Matthew 27:22-25, 39-40) Vanishing disciples. (see 18:15-27) Determined opponents. (10; see also 11:45-57; 18:1 - 19:16) Crucified hero. (see 19:17-18) The ultimate version - "A Triumph of Faithfulness!" Immediate perspective. (see 11:16, 54; Luke 9:51; 19:41-44) Longer term perspective. (3:14-15; 12:32; Zechariah 9:9-10) Complete faithfulness. (12; see also Psalm 22; 41:9; 118:22-23; Isaiah 52:14 - 43:12) (c) 2023 Lyle L. Wahl