COME CLOSER – WEEK 2 “Cheers, Confusion, and a Crown”
March 29, 2026 / Mountain Park ChurchCOME CLOSER – WEEK 2 “Cheers, Confusion, and a Crown”
Palm Sunday is recorded in all four Gospels:
- Matthew 21 NIV
- Mark 11 NIV
- Luke 19 NIV
- John 12 NIV
Same moment…
Different angles…
1. “It Was ”
Text focus: Matthew 21:1–7 NIV
This was the fulfillment of prophecy:
Matthew 21:4-5 NIV
2. “It Was ”
Text focus: John 12:12–16 NIV
John gives us a behind-the-scenes detail:
“Clarity often comes after obedience.”
3. “It Was ”
Text focus: Mark 11:1–10 NIV
Mark writes like a storyteller:
“Don’t reduce Jesus to what you want; receive Him for who He is.”
4. “It Was ”
Text Focus: Luke 19:37-44 NIV
This is where everything shifts.
Luke 19:37 NIV
“Jesus doesn’t just hear your praise, He sees your condition.”
Matthew says:
It was promised
John says:
It was misunderstood
Mark says:
It was powerful
Luke says:
It was emotional
If you’re a believer, He is your everything!
If you’re not a believer, today he can be your salvation!
Believer…“Don’t miss the King because you’re caught up in the moment.”
Non-Believer…“Don’t miss the opportunity to be forgiven.”
Notes:
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