What kind of King rides into the city on a donkey instead of a war horse? In Week 1 of our Countdown series, Pastor Ron Merrell teaches from Matthew 21 and Zechariah 9 to show how Jesus entered Jerusalem not with force, pride, or violence, but with gentleness, humility, and peace. As Passion Week begins, Jesus publicly reveals Himself as King. But He does not arrive like the rulers of this world. He comes lowly and approachable, bringing peace between sinful people and God. This message will help you understand why the triumphal entry matters, how Jesus fulfilled prophecy, and what it means that He is both gentle and King. If you need peace, hope, or a fresh picture of who Jesus is, this sermon points to the Savior who comes near with grace, mercy, and authority. Scripture: Matthew 21:1-7, Zechariah 9:9 #CountdownSeries #TheGentleKingArrives #PastorRonMerrell #ConnectionPointeChurch NEXT STEPSHave you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help! https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/ ABOUT CONNECTION POINTEAt Connection Pointe, our mission is to connect people to Jesus and each other. Whether you've been around church your whole life or this is a brand new journey, we have a place for you and we hope your journey will include joining us at a Connection Pointe location or online at https://connectionpointe.org/live Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.connectionpointe.org/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor