Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 2000 Jesus Christ » 2500 Jesus Christ, history of » 2505 Jesus Christ, ascension of » 2590 Jesus Christ, triumphal entry of 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 See also
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