Sunday of the Final Week

Two Disciples Get a Colt

This begins the final week of the life of Jesus. As Jesus was nearing Jerusalem He came to Bethphage, and went to the mount of Olives. From here He sent two of His disciples ahead into Jerusalem to get a young donkey, a colt. A great number of people had come to the Feast of the Passover, and when they heard Jesus was coming, they took palm branches and went out to meet Him. Among these people were some who had seen Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead, and many others wanted to see the One who had raised Lazarus from the dead (Matthew 21:1-7; Mark 11:1-7; Luke 19:29-35; John 12:12-16).

The Triumphal Entry

Zechariah prophesied, approximately 500 years earlier, that the King of Israel would come to Jerusalem, lowly, and riding upon a colt, Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:4-5. This prophecy was now being fulfilled as Jesus came into Jerusalem riding on a colt. The people were shouting "Hosanna", which means "Save, we pray." and they shouted Blessed be the kingdom of our father, David". The Pharisees became angry saying, that the whole world had gone after Him. Some of the Pharisees asked Jesus to rebuke His disciples for their loud praise and worship but Jesus told them if they were silent, the stones would immediately cry out (Matthew 21:8-9; Mark 11:8-10; Luke 19:36-40; John 12:17-19).

When Jesus came to Jerusalem all the city was shaken. The blind and the lame came to Him and were healed. The chief priests and scribes observed the healings and were indignant (Mark 11:11; Matthew 21:14-17). When evening came He went out with His disciples to Bethany.


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