Dictionary of Bible Themes: 2590 Jesus Christ, triumphal entry of

2590 Jesus Christ, triumphal entry of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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