Triumphal Entry   Luke 19:28-40

This post focuses on Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem before His crucifixion.

‘Triumphal Entry’ discusses what Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem meant.

In the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Jesus orchestrated it, Luke 19:29-32. “When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany… he sent two of the disciples, saying, “Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat. Untie it and bring it here. So, those who were sent went away and found it just as he had told them.”  

The disciples draped their cloaks on the colt and sat Jesus on it. They dropped their cloaks on the road before Him to signify that He was a King.

At the top of the Mount of Olives, the multitude began to rejoice and praise God for His miracles. In their praise, they said He was a King who was coming in the name of the Lord and added Peace in heaven and glory in the highest, like at His birth by the angels. He rode a donkey, a symbol of a King and peace.

This entry fulfills Zechariah 9:9 “Rejoice greatly…Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you…humble and mounted on a donkey…”

Jesus now intends for the public to think of Him as the Messiah, not like earlier when the twelve were told not to tell anyone. In this way, Jesus openly proclaims; I am the Messiah-King of the Old Testament prophets. Jesus intentionally gives the Jewish people and their leaders one last chance to accept Him.

They had seen His miracles, heard His preaching, and could compare Him to the prophecies of the prophets long ago. As with Israel when God’s patience ended and He sent them into captivity, God would not wait forever for this generation of Jews to accept the Messiah.

Now was the time to proclaim Him King.

So, what did we learn?

1.Jesus wants the public to think of Him as the Messiah of prophecy.

2.His entry sets up a time of decision for the people and their leaders.

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