The Triumphal Entry: The King Has Come
Eric Marvin, Pastor
In this week’s message, Pastor Eric Marvin walks us through the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1–11): the moment where Jesus publicly reveals Himself as King.
As the city fills with people for Passover, expectations are high. The people are longing for freedom, anticipating a Messiah who will overthrow Rome and restore their nation. Yet Jesus enters the city in a way no one expects: not on a war horse, but on a donkey.
This moment is filled with meaning. Jesus is not coming to start a political revolution, but to fulfill prophecy and establish a different kind of kingdom. He comes as a humble King, bringing peace, salvation, and victory: not through force, but through sacrifice.
Through this passage, we are reminded that Jesus is fully in control, intentionally fulfilling God’s plan, and offering a kingdom far greater than anything the world could provide.
The triumphal entry challenges us to see Jesus rightly: not as the King we expect, but as the King we need.
