1. Opportunity 1 … 2 … Missed Opportunity 1 …

2. The Greatest Opportunity
Missed
The Greatest Opportunity
The Triumphal Entry
Luke 19:28-40

3. I. Before The Triumphal Entry
Jesus birth
Jesus kingdom teaching
Jesus kingly actions
Jesus offer of the Kingdom of God
Jesus actions immediately before the triumphal entry
Jesus + circumstances = opportunity

4. II. The Triumphal Entry All four gospels record B. Details
Mount of Olives v29
Colt acquired v29-34
Jesus rides the colt, Zechariah 9:9 v35
Jesus’ way paved with clothes and branches v36
Multitudes rejoice and praise God, Psalm 118:26 v37,38
Jesus triumphal entry = opportunity to have Jesus as King

5. III. After The Triumphal Entry
Response
B. Jesus …
Wept
Cleaned the temple
Authority challenged
Told parables
Focused on His upcoming death
C. Jesus charged as King of the Jews
D. Expectation of kingdom not forgotten though opportunity missed

6. IV. Lessons From The Triumphal Entry
The triumphal entry of Jesus was the greatest missed opportunity ever. Just think how the world would have been different with Jesus as king on the earth…
The triumphal entry of Jesus still offers opportunity, hope, and a future to individuals. Don’t miss your opportunity, you may never get another one.
- Accept Jesus as your King and Savior.
- Live as a citizen of the Kingdom of God.