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Matthew 21:1-46

Contents: The triumphant entry. Jesus' second purification of the temple. Barren fig tree cursed. Jesus' authority questioned. Parable of the two sons in the vineyard. Parable of the house-holder demanding fruit from his vineyard.

Characters: God, Jesus, John, disciples.

Conclusion: Jesus the King-Savior was officially offered to Israel first. He was acclaimed by an unthinking multitude who thought He would then set up His earth kingdom, but He was soon rejected by official representatives of the nation. Nevertheless His rejection by His own people turned to the riches of the Gentiles. The unbelief of sinners is their ruin.

Key Word: Triumphal entry, Matthew 21:9; Matthew 21:10. Jesus' authority, Matthew 21:23.

Strong Verses: Matthew 21:13; Matthew 21:21; Matthew 21:22.

Striking Facts: Matthew 21:2. A colt is a symbol of peace. In Jesus' second coming He will come upon a war horse (Rev. 19). Cf. Matthew 21:44. The flippant attitude of the people toward Jesus in His first presentation was due to their conception of Him as expressed in Matthew 21:11. When He comes in power, there will be no room for doubt of the fact that He is both King and Judge.

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