Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Luke 19:29-31The colt used in Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem Jesus Christ's instructions to his disciples pp Mt 21:1-3 See also pp Mk 11:1-3 Matthew 21:6The obedience of the disciples pp Mk 11:4-6 pp Lk 19:32-34 John 12:14-15Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem See also Isaiah 62:11pp Mt 21:4-5 Zechariah 9:9Matthew 21:8 The response of the crowd to Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem Proclamation of Jesus Christ's kingship 2 Kings 9:13pp Mk 11:8 pp Lk 19:36 Matthew 21:9Spreading cloaks on the road was an act of royal homage. Proclamation of Jesus' messiahship See also pp Mk 11:9-10 Psalms 118:26pp Lk 19:37-38 John 12:13Proclamation of Jesus Christ's victory See also Leviticus 23:40Palm branches were used in celebration of victory. Psalms 118:27Revelation 7:9 Luke 19:39-40 The response of the Pharisees to Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem See also 2036 Christ, humility2054 Christ, mind of 2206 Jesus, the Christ 2215 Christ, Son of David 2221 Jesus 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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