The Colt, The Cross, and The Crossroads (Ep. 287)

In this Palm Sunday edition of the show, I walk through Matthew 21 and the Triumphal Entry to explore why the same crowds who cried “Hosanna” later shouted “Crucify him,” and what that contrast reveals about redemption, freedom, and the personal choice every one of us must make about Jesus Christ.

We trace the biblical symbolism of the unbroken colt, the need for redemption through the Lamb, and the “door” at the fork in the road—unpacking passages from Job, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Isaiah, Romans, Mark, John, and 2 Timothy to show how Scripture interprets Scripture and points to Christ’s kingship and mercy. 

From the round-pen picture of gentle submission to the garments of salvation, I encourage you to let Jesus take charge, choose the path of life, and prepare for next week’s Resurrection Day study before we resume our Revelation series. If you’re at a crossroads today, choose the Door—choose Jesus Christ.

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(00:00:41) Opening from Asylum Studios and show intro

(00:01:02) Welcome, purpose of Sunday Bible Study, Palm Sunday greeting

(00:04:20) Housekeeping, contacts, show schedule, community notes

(00:07:14) Boosting the algorithm and transition to today9s study

(00:07:49) Text announced: Matthew 21 and the triumphal entry

(00:13:13) Palm Sunday context and timeline toward the crucifixion

(00:17:05) Second advent parallels vs. Palm Sunday humility

(00:20:08) Symbolism of the colt and Old Testament foreshadows

(00:23:02) Redemption picture: the ass redeemed by a lamb

(00:27:20) The curse, the tree, and Christ bearing our place

(00:30:05) Tied to sin vs. liberty in Christ (Romans 6)

(00:36:08) Accounts across the Gospels and objections to loosing the colt

(00:41:11) Opposing ourselves: instruction in meekness (2 Timothy 2)

(00:43:48) Round pen lesson: learning submission and rest

(00:47:12) The Lord hath need of him: purpose and calling

(00:51:14) Saul of Tarsus: persuasive grace and being used by God

(00:51:26) By the door where two ways met: choice at the fork

(00:55:17) Set before you life and death: choose life (Deuteronomy 30)

(00:58:27) Clothed with garments of salvation; Jesus in control

(01:03:09) Living sacrifice and daily submission (Romans 12)

(01:06:38) Slow Bible reading and meditation for depth

(01:08:49) Who is this? Hosanna to the Son of David

(01:12:12) Longing for the King9s exaltation and personal decision

(01:13:47) Closing prayer and appeal to choose Christ

(01:18:26) Final exhortation: at the fork in the road, choose life

(01:19:45) Farewell, weekly show reminder, sign-off

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- Wayne Rankin

- Rosanna Rankin

- Angela Wetuski

- Carolina Jimenez

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