1. The resurrection of Jesus is central to the Christian faith.

(1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Romans 1:16)

2. The resurrection of Jesus is historical fact.

(1 Corinthians 15:5-8, 1 Corinthians 15:16-20a)

3. The resurrection of Jesus has the power to change lives.

(1 Corinthians 15:9-11, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, 1 Corinthians 15:54c-58)

An examination of the Triumphal Entry reveals:

1. Jesus made known to the world He is the Messiah and King of Israel. (Matthew 20:29-34)

2. Jesus’ coronation was a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. (Matthew 21:1-5)

3. King Jesus received mixed responses from the crowd. (Matthew 21:6-11)

Challenge: Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said. This is the message of the gospel (good news about Jesus)! Romans 1:16 says, For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. Do you believe this? Have you experienced the life giving power of the resurrection by accepting Jesus for who He is and what He has done for you on the cross and through the resurrection? If not, today is a great day to trust in Jesus for salvation and to follow Him as Lord of your life.