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Observation #1 - The Setup - vs. 1-7
Jesus and His disciples were approaching Jerusalem from Jericho which is to the northeast of Jerusalem.
Bethphage was near Bethany, about two miles east of Jerusalem on or near the slopes of the Mount of Olives.
There the disciples were advised that they would find a donkey and a colt tied up awaiting their use.
The disciples gathered them for the Lord’s need of them and laid their coats across their backs for Jesus to sit upon.
They must have been quite the spectacle arriving into Jerusalem, most likely through the Water gate on the southeast corner of town which entered into the portion of Jerusalem known as the “City of David”.
Observation #2 - The Crowd’s Reaction - vs. 8
The word “stirred” in verse 10, is used two other times to describe an earthquake in and an apocalyptic upheaval in
They placed the coats and palm branches on the ground along the path of Jesus’ entry signifying their celebration of His arrival.
It was the “red carpet treatment” of their time.
The whole picture conveys celebration and honor, reminiscent of the victory parades with which triumphant kings and generals in Old Testament and intertestamental times were welcomed
The whole picture conveys celebration and honor, reminiscent of the victory parades with which triumphant kings and generals in Old Testament and intertestamental times were welcomed.
See 2 Kings 9:13.
Observation #3 - The Crowd’s Song - vs. 9
“Son of David” - Signifying his Messianic qualifications as the successor to David’s throne.
“Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord” -
Psalm 118:26
“Hosanna” - Originally meant “God save us” but by the first century was likely just a cry of praise to Yahweh.
It appeared for a moment that they may have finally understood.
Observation #4 - The Crowd’s Answer - vs. 12
In spite of their song and action, they still only saw Him as a prophet.
A few days later, many of these same people would likely be in the crowd and they were asked about Jesus again.
This time their answer was far more cynical.
Matthew 27:22
Why is this passage in the scriptures.
Obviously it shows Jesus’ fulfilment of .
In light of theme verse of , what can we takeaway from this passage to remind us of how to live as his disciple?
Takeaway #1 - People are Fickle
Takeaway #2 - Don’t let others Define You
Takeaway #3- How will you respond before Jesus?
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