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The colt used in Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem
Jesus Christ’s instructions to his disciples
Why would Jesus instruct the Disciples to get a donkey for Him to ride into the city on?
Normally Jesus and His disciples would walk wherever they went.
this is probably the only place we see Jesus not walking
Yet, this was not just any visit to Jerusalem
this was passover week - yet they had been there for passover before
This was The Triumphant Entry - the entry of the King into His city
This was the victorious entry that all creation had been waiting for -
that had been prophesied of for thousands of years
Although they believed that prophecy was being fulfilled, they did not understand the way
this was the time when they though that Jesus would overthrow the Roman government and establish a new government
It was necessary that He would ride into the city like the King that He is
It had also been prophesied that He would ride in on a donkey
Why a donkey that no one had ever ridden before?
There is much symbolism here
The King would normally have a horse that no one rode except Him
David had Solomon ride into the city on His own mule when he was establishing him as king
So it would be fitting that if Jesus were going to ride in on a donkey, that it not be ridden by others
Also, the is significance in the choice of an untamed donkey
Donkeys are not known for being the most submissive animal
they are known for being stubborn and having a will of their own
Animals that have not been ridden usually have to be broken in - ever see a rodeo?
This donkey however had never been ridden before - imagine how likely it would be to buck and refuse to be ridden
Yet, when Jesus sat upon him, this wild beast was calm and obedient, fulfilling the purpose for which he had been created
So many of us are just like that untamed donkey
we are so prone to go our own way - we don’t like to be “submitted” to anyone
We can be stubborn and not willing to be used
But when we come into the presence of Jesus, even the wildest of us, can be calmed, at peace, filled with His love, and used for every good work
How transforming Jesus Christ is to us
The choice of a donkey also represents peace and humility
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“Lowly, (meek, gentle), riding on a donkey
Horse represents strength and power, especially for war
Donkey bear the burdens and represent humbleness, peace, service
Jesus brings peace and salvation
The obedience of the disciples
So often we question what the Lord wants us to do, even when we know what it is
we tend to reason with ourselves, to listen to the opinions of others, (“I think the Lord wants me to --- but what do you think”)
Jesus instructions must have seemed strange on the surface -
go to this place, see a donkey and take it, if the owner says anything say the Lord has need of it
We tend to start asking “what if...”
We want to obey the Lord but only after we know it isn’t going to cost us too much
everyone of us, has a place and a purpose in His kingdom, today
What if the owner says no
what if they beat us
what if we get arrested
what if we are embarrassed or humiliated
what if we fail - we are so afraid of failure -
But the disciples did what the Lord asked of them
this requires faith -
the faith that Abraham had to leave his home
the faith that Moses had to return to Egypt
the Faith that Noah had to build an ark
they faith that Solomon had to build the temple
the faith that you have in receiving Jesus today
I believe His promise - period - I have decided to follow Jesus
The Obedience of the Donkey’s owners
“If anyone asks you - - - say the Lord has need of it
Imagine seeing a stranger come to your house and taking your car?
On the surface this seems unlikely -
perhaps these were friends of Jesus, who knew Him well and would be happy to give the donkey
But then Jesus might of mentioned them by name
Or, maybe they were followers of Christ, like those of the multitudes who had been saved, like you and I
People who were filled with the Holy Spirit, and led by Him.
The Lord still speaks to us today - if we are willing to listen
The Lord had need of our intern house for instance-
the first grant to fix it up
Perhaps the Lord had dealt with these folks already in a similar fashion
the first grant to fix it up
they may have bought that donkey with one thing in mind, then the Lord showed them He would use it
perhaps that is why the donkey had never been ridden
The Lord has need of you today my friends
what do you have, that the Lord has said “I have ned of it?”
Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem
See also ;
The response of the crowd to Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem
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luk19.3
The multitudes were expecting their Messiah
the first Passover of His ministry, they were just learning of Him -
then He cleansed the temple and began to teach and do miracles
the Second Passover, they were not sure if He would come since the Jews had become envious and plotted to kill Him
This time, they knew He would be there.
His fame had spread through the whole country
Everyone had heard of His miracles
they knew He was from God
He had recently raised Lazarus from the dead
John mentions that for this reason many Jews had believed on Him, and many people had come to see him also
It might be said that this was the primary purpose of raising Lazarus from the dead
We all want a miracles, but do you want a miracle for God’s glory or yours?
If God will give you the miracles that you seek, how will you use it to give Him Glory?
Now Jesus is coming from that Mount of Olives, from the East, toward the Eastern gate, as prophesied
“Blessed is the King”
Proclamation of Jesus Christ’s kingship
; Spreading cloaks on the road was an act of royal homage.
Spreading cloaks on the road was an act of royal homage.
Proclamation of Jesus’ messiahship
See also
Proclamation of Jesus Christ’s victory
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