Triumphant Entry

9. March 2009 by Bernice Davis.

Hello:

 

Today we will return to our study on the triumphant entry into

Jerusalem.    Here is the text for your review.

 

Matthew 21: 1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” 4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: 5 ”Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’” 6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt, placed their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” 10 When Jesus entered

Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” 11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in

Galilee.”

 

As we look at the text it is fascinating that Jesus tells his disciples that arrangements have already been made with someone about the release of a colt.   We don’t know if this was a miraculous event or during the Lord’s travel if he had already come in contact with the person and the arrangements were made then.  

 

We talked last week that this event took place during the Passover season where the Jews were required to make the pilgrimage to

Jerusalem to celebrate this event.  It was one of three festivals along with Pentecost and Tabernacles that the Jews were required to celebrate.   This speaks to the enormous amount of people that were in the city.  What a strategic plan. 

 

It is amazing that Jesus is walking into his death but before the betrayal the people acknowledge and beheld him as king.   Jesus enters the city in meekness and humility riding upon a colt as the prophets’ prophesized.    Little did the people know what it would cost to usher in their king for the Jews including the disciples despite the teachings of Jesus would not be ready for what was about to happen to the Savior of the world and did not realize that for this reason was he born.    They brought the colt to Jesus and they placed their cloaks on him and the crowd began to throw their cloaks on the road and others cut down branches and placed them on the road which is why the Sunday before Easter is often referred to as Palm Sunday.

 

Tomorrow, we will deal with what Jesus encounters as he marches into the city. 

 

Stay encouraged!!!!!!!!

 

Don’t forget to pray and read God’s word daily. 

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