1. Introduction
- Jesus and the Antichrist both have “public entries.”
- One is humble and righteous; the other is proud and deceptive.
- The enemy often imitates God’s patterns—but always with a twist.
2. Jesus’ Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21:1–11)
- Prophecy fulfilled (Zechariah 9:9)
- Rides a donkey (symbol of peace)
- Crowd praises Him: “Hosanna to the Son of David”
- Brings true salvation and eternal kingdom
- Entry into Jerusalem marks start of Passion Week
3. Antichrist’s Rise to Power (Revelation 17:12–13; 2 Thess. 2; Daniel 9:27)
- Receives sudden authority from 10 kings (“one hour” – Rev. 17:12)
- Comes as a false messiah, possibly offering peace
- Gains global worship (Rev. 13:4)
- Declares himself as God (2 Thess. 2:4)
- His reign is limited (Rev. 13:5 – 42 months)
- Brings chaos, judgment, and is destroyed by Christ
4. Key Scriptures to Compare
| Jesus | Antichrist |
|---|
| Matthew 21:1–11 | Revelation 17:12–13 |
| Zechariah 9:9 | 2 Thessalonians 2:3–4 |
| John 12:12–19 | Revelation 6:2 |
| Luke 19:28–44 | Revelation 13:5–8 |
| Mark 11:1–10 | Daniel 9:27 |
5. Main Takeaways
- The devil is not creative—he copies God’s patterns.
- Jesus brings eternal peace; Antichrist brings temporary deception.
- Jesus’ entry leads to the Cross; the Antichrist’s entry leads to judgment.
- We must be spiritually discerning—what looks triumphant may be a trap.
6. Reflection Questions
- How can we discern true peace from false peace?
- What role does worship and public opinion play in both entries?
- Are there ways the Antichrist’s pattern is already forming today?
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