2590 Jesus Christ, triumphal entry of
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Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem on a colt, royally yet humbly, to the rejoicing of his followers, but provoking opposition from the Jewish religious leaders.

The colt used in Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem

Jesus Christ's instructions to his disciples

Luke 19:29-31 pp Matthew 21:1-3 pp Mark 11:1-3

The obedience of the disciples

See also Matthew 21:6 pp Mark 11:4-6 pp Luke 19:32-34

Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem

John 12:14-15 pp Matthew 21:4-5 See also Isaiah 62:11; Zechariah 9:9

The response of the crowd to Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem

Proclamation of Jesus Christ's kingship

Matthew 21:8 pp Mark 11:8 pp Luke 19:36; 2 Kings 9:13 Spreading cloaks on the road was an act of royal homage.

Proclamation of Jesus' messiahship

Matthew 21:9 pp Mark 11:9-10 pp Luke 19:37-38 See also Psalm 118:26

Proclamation of Jesus Christ's victory

John 12:13 Palm branches were used in celebration of victory. See also Leviticus 23:40; Psalm 118:27; Revelation 7:9

The response of the Pharisees to Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem

Luke 19:39-40

See also

2036  Christ, humility
2051  Christ, majesty of
2206  Jesus, the Christ
2215  Christ, Son of David
2221  Christ, Son of Man
2312  Christ as king
2324  Christ as Saviour
2345  Christ, kingdom of
2372  Christ, victory
2545  Christ, opposition to
7240  Jerusalem, history
8664  praise



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