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Luke 19:28-40

“Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her.

Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: “Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’ ” The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jeluke

sus to sit on. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”“Hosanna in the highest heaven!” When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”

On the heels of Palm Sunday, as we begin this Holy Week, may we constantly be reminded of its significance and value for our lives today. That very important day in history, when Jesus began His journey towards the cross.

Yet maybe in the midst of busy lives, on the heels of Spring Break, or in all of the upcoming thoughts about Easter, the real meaning of it may, even unintentionally, get missed.

His Word reveals such great truths in every part of this story. Truths that draw us closer towards Christ, reminding us that He alone is King...

5 Things about Palm Sunday that Remind Us Christ is King:

1. God's Word tells us the people cut palm branches and waved them in the air, laid them out on the ground before Jesus as He rode into the city. The palm branch represented goodness and victory and was symbolic of the final victory He would soon fulfill over death.

“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”

28 When He had said these things, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As He approached Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, He sent two of the disciples 30 and said, “Go into the village ahead of you. As you enter it, you will find a young donkey tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say this: ‘The Lord needs it.’”

2. Jesus choose to rode in on a donkey, which directly fulfilled Old Testament prophecy of . In Biblical times, it was common for kings or important people to arrive by a procession riding on a donkey. The donkey symbolized peace, so those who chose to ride them showed that they came with peaceful intentions. Jesus even then reminded us that He is the Prince of Peace.

32 So those who were sent left and found it just as He had told them. 33 As they were untying the young donkey, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the donkey?”

"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey."

3. When the people shouted "Hosanna!" they were hailing Christ as King. That word actually means "save now," and though in their own minds they waited for an earthly king, God had a different way in mind of bringing true salvation to all who would trust in Him.

"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD!"

34 “The Lord needs it,” they said. 35 Then they brought it to Jesus, and after throwing their robes on the donkey, they helped Jesus get on it. 36 As He was going along, they were spreading their robes on the road. 37 Now He came near the path down the Mount of Olives, and the whole crowd of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen:

"If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."

4. The Bible says that Jesus wept for Jerusalem. In the midst of the praise of the moment, He knew in His heart that it wouldn't be long that these same people would turn their backs on Him, betray Him, and crucify Him. His heart broke with the reality of how much they needed a Savior.

"As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it, and said, "If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace--but now it is hidden from your eyes."

38 The King who comes in the name of the Lord[j][k] is the blessed One. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heaven!

5. Palm Sunday reminds us that the reign of Christ is far greater than any the mind of man could ever conceive or plan. Man looked for someone to fight their battles in the present day world. Yet God had the ultimate plan of sending His Son to fight the final battle over death. This is the greatness of why we celebrate this week. Because of Christ's ultimate sacrifice, we can be set free of death.

"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies,'"

We have so much to be grateful for this week.

39 Some of the Pharisees from the crowd told Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.”

The enemy knows that, and you can bet, he's going to do everything he can to try and distract us away from the true meaning of what this Holy Week means. Don't let him win.

In this Holy Week, may God direct our thoughts and attention towards what matters most, Jesus Christ our King...

Let's choose to focus on worshiping our Lord, thanking Him for the gift of His sacrifice, celebrating the power of the Resurrection, and the new life found in Him alone.

40 He answered, “I tell you, if they were to keep silent, the stones would cry out!”

Grace.

28 Dicho esto, Jesús siguió adelante, subiendo hacia Jerusalén. 29 Cuando se acercó a Betfagué y a Betania, junto al monte llamado de los Olivos, envió a dos de sus discípulos con este encargo: 30 «Vayan a la aldea que está enfrente y, al entrar en ella, encontrarán atado un burrito en el que nadie se ha montado. Desátenlo y tráiganlo acá. 31 Y, si alguien les pregunta: “¿Por qué lo desatan?”, díganle: “El Señor lo necesita”».

32 Fueron y lo encontraron tal como él les había dicho. 33 Cuando estaban desatando el burrito, los dueños les preguntaron:

―¿Por qué desatan el burrito?

34 ―El Señor lo necesita —contestaron.

35 Se lo llevaron, pues, a Jesús. Luego pusieron sus mantos encima del burrito y ayudaron a Jesús a montarse. 36 A medida que avanzaba, la gente tendía sus mantos sobre el camino.

37 Al acercarse él a la bajada del monte de los Olivos, todos los discípulos se entusiasmaron y comenzaron a alabar a Dios por tantos milagros que habían visto. Gritaban:

38 ―¡Bendito el Rey que viene en el nombre del Señor![c]

―¡Paz en el cielo y gloria en las alturas!

39 Algunos de los fariseos que estaban entre la gente le reclamaron a Jesús:

―¡Maestro, reprende a tus discípulos!

40 Pero él respondió:

―Les aseguro que, si ellos se callan, gritarán las piedras.

The triumphal entry into Jerusalem coincided with the Passover Feast. The palm branches were symbolic and used in celebration of victory.

The Triumphal Entry

21 When they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage at the Mount of Olives, Jesus then sent two disciples, 2 telling them, “Go into the village ahead of you. At once you will find a donkey tied there, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them to Me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, you should say that the Lord needs them, and immediately he will send them.”

4 This took place so that what was spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled:

5 Tell Daughter Zion, “Look, your King is coming to you, gentle, and mounted on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.”[a]

6 The disciples went and did just as Jesus directed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt; then they laid their robes on them, and He sat on them. 8 A very large crowd spread their robes on the road; others were cutting branches from the trees and spreading them on the road. 9 Then the crowds who went ahead of Him and those who followed kept shouting:

Hosanna to the Son of David! He who comes in the name of the Lord is the blessed One![b] Hosanna in the highest heaven!

10 When He entered Jerusalem, the whole city was shaken, saying, “Who is this?” 11 And the crowds kept saying, “This is the prophet Jesusfrom Nazareth in Galilee!”

Cleansing the Temple Complex

12 Jesus went into the temple complex[c] and drove out all those buying and selling in the temple. He overturned the money changers’ tables and the chairs of those selling doves. 13 And He said to them, “It is written, My house will be called a house of prayer.[d] But you are making it a den of thieves!”[e]

Children Praise Jesus

14 The blind and the lame came to Him in the temple complex, and He healed them. 15 When the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonders that He did and the children shouting in the temple complex, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” they were indignant 16 and said to Him, “Do You hear what these children are saying?”

“Yes,” Jesus told them. “Have you never read:

You have prepared[f] praise from the mouths of children and nursing infants?”[g]

17 Then He left them, went out of the city to Bethany, and spent the night there.

John 12:12–19 HCSB

The next day, when the large crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, they took palm branches and went out to meet Him. They kept shouting: “Hosanna! He who comes in the name of the Lord is the blessed One —the King of Israel!” Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just as it is written: Fear no more, Daughter Zion. Look, your King is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt. His disciples did not understand these things at first. However, when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written about Him and that they had done these things to Him. Meanwhile, the crowd, which had been with Him when He called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead, continued to testify. This is also why the crowd met Him, because they heard He had done this sign. Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You see? You’ve accomplished nothing. Look—the world has gone after Him!”

The triumphal entry into Jerusalem coincided with the Passover Feast. The palm branches were symbolic and used in celebration of victory.

Holman Concise Bible Commentary Praising the King (12:12–19)

The triumphal entry into Jerusalem coincided with the Passover Feast. The palm branches were symbolic and used in celebration of victory.

Holman Concise Bible Commentary Praising the King (12:12–19)

The shout of “Hosanna!” is a Hebrew term meaning save which had become an expression of praise.

The Gospel of John emphasizes the royalty of Jesus. Here is the only Gospel that records that the people also shouted, “Blessed is the King of Israel!”

Holman Concise Bible Commentary Praising the King (12:12–19)

The Gospel of John emphasizes the royalty of Jesus. Here is the only Gospel that records that the people also shouted, “Blessed is the King of Israel!”

The crowd’s exultation, as well as Jesus’ riding a colt, was not seen by the disciples until after His death, burial, and resurrection as the fulfillment of prophecy.

This moment, perhaps more than any other, was the high mark of Jesus’ popularity and influence. In only a matter of days, however, the “Hosanna!” would turn to “Crucify him!” (19:15).

Holman Concise Bible Commentary Praising the King (12:12–19)

The crowd’s exultation, as well as Jesus’ riding a colt, was not seen by the disciples until after His death, burial, and resurrection as the fulfillment of prophecy. This moment, perhaps more than any other, was the high mark of Jesus’ popularity and influence. In only a matter of days, however, the “Hosanna!” would turn to “Crucify him!” (19:15).

The events of Palm Sunday were the fulfilment of Old Testament prophecy. Jesus made the arrangements for the day, arrangements that illustrate his humility.

Understanding Theology, Volume Two Conclusion

The events of Palm Sunday were the fulfilment of Old Testament prophecy. Jesus made the arrangements for the day, arrangements that illustrate his humility. He entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, rather than on a horse as a king would have done. Jesus’ kingship was not of this world. His entry was however triumphal and he accepted the praise of the crowd. Even if people praised God at the time with minimal understanding of what they were doing, Jesus affirmed it.

The Lord wept on Palm Sunday, deeply moved by the fact that although he longed to draw the people of Jerusalem under his care, they were unprepared to submit to him. Such was the compassion of the King of Kings. Only he knew what was ahead. He still knows, but what he does will be absolutely right—and eventually appreciated.

He entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, rather than on a horse as a king would have done.

Jesus’ kingship was not of this world.

Understanding Theology, Volume Two Introduction

The original event of Palm Sunday is mentioned in all four gospels in the New Testament.

His entry was however triumphal and he accepted the praise of the crowd.

Even if people praised God at the time with minimal understanding of what they were doing, Jesus affirmed it.

Never in history had there been any event so promising that ended in such despair.

Understanding Theology, Volume Two Introduction

B. This event is foretold in the Old Testament.

1. ‘Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey’ (Zech. 9:9).

a. Matthew and John refer to Zecheriah 9:9.

b. Mark and Luke do not mention it.

2. ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you’ (Ps. 118:26).

a. All four gospels refer to this verse.

b. Three of the gospels add to this:

(1) ‘Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David’ (Mark 11:10).

(2) ‘Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!’ (Luke 19:38).

(3) ‘Blessed is the King of Israel!’ (John 12:13).

1. When Jesus began his descent from the Mount of Olives into Jerusalem, the crowds were thrilled.

a. The disciples felt vindicated that they had left all to follow Jesus.

Understanding Theology, Volume Two Introduction

C. Three of the gospels use the term ‘Hosanna’:

1. Matthew 21:9: ‘Hosanna to the Son of David!… Hosanna in the highest!’

2. Mark 11:10: ‘Hosanna in the highest!’

3. John 12:13: ‘Hosanna!’

a. Hosanna means ‘save!’ or ‘he saves’ or ‘salvation’.

b. Luke does not mention this.

b. The multitudes were convinced that the long-awaited Messiah had come.

(1) Many were present who knew about Jesus’ raising Lazarus from the dead ().

Understanding Theology, Volume Two Introduction

John then says, ‘They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” ’ (John 12:13).

3. Hence, we call that day Palm Sunday.

a. It was the first day of what we now call Holy Week.

b. It was the beginning of the last week of Jesus’ life on earth.

(2) Anybody who could perform a miracle like that would have little difficulty in overthrowing Rome.

What is the significance of Palm Sunday?

Understanding Theology, Volume Two Introduction

Never in history had there been any event so promising that ended in such despair.

1. When Jesus began his descent from the Mount of Olives into Jerusalem, the crowds were thrilled.

a. The disciples felt vindicated that they had left all to follow Jesus.

b. The multitudes were convinced that the long-awaited Messiah had come.

(1) Many were present who knew about Jesus’ raising Lazarus from the dead (John 12:17ff).

(2) Anybody who could perform a miracle like that would have little difficulty in overthrowing Rome.

1. It must be important; it was foretold in the Old Testament.

2. All four gospels give it in detail.

3. But nothing turned out as the people hoped. THE LORD JESUS HIMSELF WAS THE ARCHITECT OF THE WHOLE AFFAIR A. That in itself makes it important. 1. If God is in something, it is significant, regardless of the outcome. 2. That something doesn’t have what appears to be a happy ending is no proof that God wasn’t behind it. B. Jesus ordered it and the smallest details fell into place.

Understanding Theology, Volume Two Introduction

G. What is the significance of Palm Sunday?

1. It must be important; it was foretold in the Old Testament.

2. All four gospels give it in detail.

3. But nothing turned out as the people hoped.

THE HUMILITY OF ISRAEL’S KING

THE LORD JESUS HIMSELF WAS THE ARCHITECT OF THE WHOLE AFFAIR A. That in itself makes it important. 1. If God is in something, it is significant, regardless of the outcome. 2. That something doesn’t have what appears to be a happy ending is no proof that God wasn’t behind it. B. Jesus ordered it and the smallest details fell into place.

A. Normally a king would ride on a horse.

1. A king lives in a palace.

2. He wears ‘fine clothes’ ().

II. PROPHECY WAS BEING FULFILLED

3. The Old Testament kings rode in chariots driven by horses.

B. Jesus came into Jerusalem not in a chariot but riding on a donkey.

A. God honours his own prophetic word.

1. This ought to have sent a signal to the crowds.

2. The same Jesus who had ‘no place to lay his head’ () was not changing his lifestyle at the last minute.

3. He was a servant king!

Understanding Theology, Volume Two II. Prophecy Was Being Fulfilled

Zechariah 9:9

a. The disciples however still didn’t understand. ‘Also a dispute arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest’ ().

Kendall, R. T. (2000). Understanding Theology, Volume Two (p. 168). Ross-shire, Great Britain: Christian Focus.

b. ‘Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves’ ().

Understanding Theology, Volume Two II. Prophecy Was Being Fulfilled

Zechariah 9:9 gives no hint what the words meant.

(1) ‘After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him’ ().

Palm Sunday is important since it is talked about from O.T. God planned it.

(2) ‘I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him’ ().

HOW GOD WELCOMES PRAISE

A. Even if we praise God for the wrong reasons.

1. The reason the people were so excited.

a. They felt that Jesus would unveil his Messiahship.

Understanding Theology, Volume Two III. The Humility of Israel’s King

THE HUMILITY OF ISRAEL’S KING

A. Normally a king would ride on a horse.

1. A king lives in a palace.

2. He wears ‘fine clothes’ (Matt. 11:8).

3. The Old Testament kings rode in chariots driven by horses.

B. Jesus came into Jerusalem not in a chariot but riding on a donkey.

1. This ought to have sent a signal to the crowds.

2. The same Jesus who had ‘no place to lay his head’ (Luke 9:58) was not changing his lifestyle at the last minute.

3. He was a servant king!

a. The disciples however still didn’t understand. ‘Also a dispute arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest’ (Luke 22:24).

(1) ‘After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him’ (John 13:5).

(2) ‘I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him’ (John 13:15–16).

b. They felt that Jesus would overthrow Rome.

2. They thought that Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem was paving the way for this.

a. So they cried, ‘Hosanna!’

b. Their praise was nonetheless honouring to God.

(1) Jesus affirmed it ().

(2) ‘ “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out” ’ ().

Understanding Theology, Volume Two IV. How God Welcomes Praise

HOW GOD WELCOMES PRAISE

A. Even if we praise God for the wrong reasons.

1. The reason the people were so excited.

a. They felt that Jesus would unveil his Messiahship.

b. They felt that Jesus would overthrow Rome.

2. They thought that Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem was paving the way for this.

a. So they cried, ‘Hosanna!’

b. Their praise was nonetheless honouring to God.

(1) Jesus affirmed it (Matt. 21:16).

(2) ‘ “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out” ’ (Luke 19:40).

conclusion

On the heels of Palm Sunday, as we begin this Holy Week,

“Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her.

may we constantly be reminded of its significance and value for our lives today.

Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”

This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: “Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’ ” The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jeluke

This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: “Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’ ”

The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on.

That very important day in history, when Jesus began His journey towards the cross.

A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”“Hosanna in the highest heaven!” When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”

Yet maybe in the midst of busy lives, on the heels of Spring Break, or in all of the upcoming thoughts about Easter, the real meaning of it may, even unintentionally, get missed.

His Word reveals such great truths in every part of this story. Truths that draw us closer towards Christ, reminding us that He alone is King...

5 Things about Palm Sunday that Remind Us Christ is King:

1. God's Word tells us the people cut palm branches and waved them in the air, laid them out on the ground before Jesus as He rode into the city.

The palm branch represented goodness and victory and was symbolic of the final victory He would soon fulfill over death.

“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”

2. Jesus choose to rode in on a donkey, which directly fulfilled Old Testament prophecy of .

In Biblical times, it was common for kings or important people to arrive by a procession riding on a donkey.

The donkey symbolized peace, so those who chose to ride them showed that they came with peaceful intentions.

Jesus even then reminded us that He is the Prince of Peace.

¡Alégrate mucho, hija de Sión! ¡Grita de alegría, hija de Jerusalén! Mira, tu rey viene hacia ti, justo, salvador y humilde. Viene montado en un asno, en un pollino, cría de asna.

3. When the people shouted "Hosanna!" they were hailing Christ as King.

That word actually means "save now," and

though in their own minds they waited for an earthly king,

God had a different way in mind of bringing true salvation to all who would trust in Him.

"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD!"

Bendito el que viene en el nombre del Señor. Desde la casa del Señor los bendecimos.

"If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."

9 que, si confiesas con tu boca que Jesús es el Señor y crees en tu corazón que Dios lo levantó de entre los muertos, serás salvo.

4. The Bible says that Jesus wept for Jerusalem.

In the midst of the praise of the moment,

He knew in His heart that it wouldn't be long that these same people would turn their backs on Him, betray Him, and crucify Him.

His heart broke with the reality of how much they needed a Savior.

"As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it, and said, "If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace--but now it is hidden from your eyes."

41 Cuando se acercaba a Jerusalén, Jesús vio la ciudad y lloró por ella. 42 Dijo:

―¡Cómo quisiera que hoy supieras lo que te puede traer paz! Pero eso ahora está oculto a tus ojos.

5. Palm Sunday reminds us that the reign of Christ is far greater than any the mind of man could ever conceive or plan.

Man looked for someone to fight their battles in the present day world.

Yet God had the ultimate plan of sending His Son to fight the final battle over death.

This is the greatness of why we celebrate this week.

Because of Christ's ultimate sacrifice, we can be set free of death.

"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies,'"

Entonces Jesús le dijo:

―Yo soy la resurrección y la vida. El que cree en mí vivirá, aunque muera;

We have so much to be grateful for this week.

The enemy knows that, and you can bet, he's going to do everything he can to try and distract us away from the true meaning of what this Holy Week means.

Don't let him win.

In this Holy Week, may God direct our thoughts and attention towards what matters most, Jesus Christ our King...

Let's choose to focus on worshiping our Lord,

thanking Him for the gift of His sacrifice,

celebrating the power of the Resurrection,

and the new life found in Him alone.

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