Movie trailers prepare you for the release of a new movie. They build anticipation through a partial unveiling. As to the actual movie itself--some fulfill while others disappoint. The oracles, parables, and word-pictures from the Old Testament prophets were something akin to movie trailers. They prepared the world for the coming of its true King--the Messiah. The New Testament writers went to great lengths to connect the dots, claiming Jesus fulfilled the words of the prophets. This is the meaning behind our text from Matthew and it reveals why Jesus is the Humble King our hearts have always longed for.
other sermons in this series
May 17
2026
The Cry of the Cup Matthew 26:30-46
Speaker: Chris Martin Passage: Matthew 26:30–46 Series: The Gospel According to Matthew
May 10
2026
The New and Better Passover
Speaker: Nick Carruthers Passage: Matthew 26:16–30 Series: The Gospel According to Matthew
May 3
2026
Why Worship Matters
Speaker: Chris Martin Passage: Matthew 26:1–16 Series: The Gospel According to Matthew