Matthew 21
Jesus enters Jerusalem
1.Mark 11:1, Luke 19:29, Zech. 14:4
3. Ps. 24:1, 2 Cor. 8:9
4. 1 Kings 1:33, Isa. 62:11, Zech. 9:9
6. Mark 11:4
7. 2 Kings 9:13
8. Lev. 23:40, John 12:13
9. Ps. 118:25, Matt. 22:42, Mark 12:35-37, Luke 18:38, Rom. 1:3, Matt. 23:39
10. Mark 11:15, Luke 19:45, John 12:13
11. Matt. 2:23, Luke 7:16, John 6:1-4, 7:40, 9:17
BIBLE STORY - BOOK 9, PART 1, STORY 6 & 7
Jesus was going to Jerusalem for a feast (Passover). The custom was to put your clothes underneath the king. Spreading of the branches is a custom of the Feast of the Tabernacles. This entrance was foretold. Jesus is called a Nazarene or separated One or Branch. He is also called a Prophet and Shiloh. Kings rode on donkeys. The people thought He was coming to sit on David's earthly throne. The rulers, Pharisees, and Scribes also assumed this and were afraid. So, they asked, "Who is this? " The disciples answer:
"Adam will tell you. It is the seed of the woman that shall bruise the serpent's head." "Ask Abraham, he will tell you. It is "Melchizedek, King of Salem," King of Peace. Gen. 14:18. "Jacob will tell you. He is Shiloh of the tribe of Judah." Gen. 49:10. "Isaiah will tell you. 'Immanuel,' 'Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty of God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.' " Isa. 7:14, 9:6. "Jeremiah will tell you. The Branch of David, 'the Lord our Righteousness.' " Jer. 23:6. "Daniel will tell you. He is the Messiah." "Hosea will tell you. He is 'the Lord God of hosts, the Lord is His memorial.' " Hos.12:5. "John the Baptist will tell you. He is "the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world." John 1:29. "The great Jehovah has proclaimed from his throne, 'This is my beloved Son.' Matt. 3:17. " We, His disciples, declare, This is Jesus, the Messiah, the Prince of life, the Redeemer of the world." "And the prince of the powers of darkness acknowledges Him, saying, 'I know Thee who Thou art, the Holy One of God.' Mark 1:24.
Many Pharisees witnessed the scene, and, burning with envy and malice, sought to turn the current of popular feeling. With all their authority they tried to silence the people; but their appeals and threats only increased the enthusiasm. They feared that this multitude, in the strength of their numbers, would make Jesus King. As a last resort they pressed through the crowd to where the Saviour was, and accosted Him with reproving and threatening words: "Master, rebuke Thy disciples." They declared that such demonstrations were unlawful, and would not be permitted by the authorities. But they were silenced by the reply of Jesus, "I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out." That scene of triumph was of God's own appointing. It had been foretold by the prophet, and man was powerless to turn aside God's purpose. Had men failed to carry out His plan, He would have given a voice to the inanimate stones, and they would have hailed His son with acclamations of praise.
The Desire of Ages, Bible Dictionary and my own interpretation
Jesus was going to Jerusalem for the Passover. He chose a donkey because it is a peaceful animal (horses were used for war). Kings rode upon donkeys. Riding upon a donkey instead of a camel put Him down where everyone could see Him and touch Him. Mary rode a donkey to Bethlehem. Even something as small as a donkey can do great things for God. He chose an unridden donkey because animals need to be broken before they are ridden. This shows His divinity because the donkey obeyed Him. (Donkeys are stubborn creatures by nature.) They go slower than any other creature. Everyone (even the rulers, scribes and Pharisees) thought He was going to enter David's palace and sit on his earthly throne. The meaning of His being the Messiah, the Saviour (they thought) was that He would drive away the Roman soldiers and free them from Roman rule. He would also overturn the Scribes and Pharisees. Putting garments on the donkey and spreading leaves and branches in front of Him as He rode showed they accepted Him as king. They didn't want the feet of their new king to touch the dirty ground. It also meant that they put themselves and their concerns under His feet, and into His disposal.
He wept for the nation of Israel because God had given them every opportunity to repent and turn from their wicked ways, but they refused. So, they were going tp suffer severely. The time had come but they weren't ready because of their wicked ways. Jesus weeps for us when we won't repent.
Jesus stops at the crest of the hill before entering Jerusalem. Before them lay Jerusalem in its glory, now bathed in the light of the declining sun. The temple attracted all eyes. In stately grandeur it towered above all else, seeming to point toward Heaven as if directing the people to the only true and living God. The temple had long been the pride and glory of the Jewish nation. The Romans also prided themselves in its magnificence. A king appointed by the Romans had united with the Jews to rebuild and embellish it, and the emperor of Rome had enriched it with his gifts. Its strength, richness, and magnificence had made it one of the wonders of the world. While the westering sun was tinting and gilding the Heavens, its resplendent glory lighted up the pure white marble of the temple walls, and sparkled on its gold capped pillars. From the crest of the hill where Jesus and His followers stood, it had the appearance of a massive structure of snow, set with golden pinnacles. At the entrance to the temple was a vine of gold and silver, with green leaves and massive clusters of grapes executed by the most skillful artists. This design represented Israel as a prosperous vine. The gold, silver, and living green were combined with rare taste and exquisite workmanship; as it twined gracefully about the white and glistening pillars, clinging with shining tendrils to their golden ornaments, it caught the splendor of the setting sun, shining as if with a glory borrowed from Heaven. A wail of anguish bursts from His quivering lips, as if from the depths of a broken heart. Jesus had wept at the grave of Lazarus, but it was in a godlike grief in sympathy with human woe. But this sudden sorrow was like a note of wailing in a grand triumphal chorus. These were the tears and groans of impressable agony. It was the sight of Jerusalem that pierced the heart of Jesus - Jerusalem that had rejected the Son of God and scorned His love, that refused to be convinced by His mighty miracles, and was about to take His life. He saw what she was in her guilt of rejecting her Redeemer, and what she might have been had she accepted Him who alone could heal her wound. He had come to save her; how could He give her up? Israel had been a favored people.
Jesus enters Jerusalem
1.Mark 11:1, Luke 19:29, Zech. 14:4
3. Ps. 24:1, 2 Cor. 8:9
4. 1 Kings 1:33, Isa. 62:11, Zech. 9:9
6. Mark 11:4
7. 2 Kings 9:13
8. Lev. 23:40, John 12:13
9. Ps. 118:25, Matt. 22:42, Mark 12:35-37, Luke 18:38, Rom. 1:3, Matt. 23:39
10. Mark 11:15, Luke 19:45, John 12:13
11. Matt. 2:23, Luke 7:16, John 6:1-4, 7:40, 9:17
BIBLE STORY - BOOK 9, PART 1, STORY 6 & 7
Jesus was going to Jerusalem for a feast (Passover). The custom was to put your clothes underneath the king. Spreading of the branches is a custom of the Feast of the Tabernacles. This entrance was foretold. Jesus is called a Nazarene or separated One or Branch. He is also called a Prophet and Shiloh. Kings rode on donkeys. The people thought He was coming to sit on David's earthly throne. The rulers, Pharisees, and Scribes also assumed this and were afraid. So, they asked, "Who is this? " The disciples answer:
"Adam will tell you. It is the seed of the woman that shall bruise the serpent's head." "Ask Abraham, he will tell you. It is "Melchizedek, King of Salem," King of Peace. Gen. 14:18. "Jacob will tell you. He is Shiloh of the tribe of Judah." Gen. 49:10. "Isaiah will tell you. 'Immanuel,' 'Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty of God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.' " Isa. 7:14, 9:6. "Jeremiah will tell you. The Branch of David, 'the Lord our Righteousness.' " Jer. 23:6. "Daniel will tell you. He is the Messiah." "Hosea will tell you. He is 'the Lord God of hosts, the Lord is His memorial.' " Hos.12:5. "John the Baptist will tell you. He is "the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world." John 1:29. "The great Jehovah has proclaimed from his throne, 'This is my beloved Son.' Matt. 3:17. " We, His disciples, declare, This is Jesus, the Messiah, the Prince of life, the Redeemer of the world." "And the prince of the powers of darkness acknowledges Him, saying, 'I know Thee who Thou art, the Holy One of God.' Mark 1:24.
Many Pharisees witnessed the scene, and, burning with envy and malice, sought to turn the current of popular feeling. With all their authority they tried to silence the people; but their appeals and threats only increased the enthusiasm. They feared that this multitude, in the strength of their numbers, would make Jesus King. As a last resort they pressed through the crowd to where the Saviour was, and accosted Him with reproving and threatening words: "Master, rebuke Thy disciples." They declared that such demonstrations were unlawful, and would not be permitted by the authorities. But they were silenced by the reply of Jesus, "I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out." That scene of triumph was of God's own appointing. It had been foretold by the prophet, and man was powerless to turn aside God's purpose. Had men failed to carry out His plan, He would have given a voice to the inanimate stones, and they would have hailed His son with acclamations of praise.
The Desire of Ages, Bible Dictionary and my own interpretation
Jesus was going to Jerusalem for the Passover. He chose a donkey because it is a peaceful animal (horses were used for war). Kings rode upon donkeys. Riding upon a donkey instead of a camel put Him down where everyone could see Him and touch Him. Mary rode a donkey to Bethlehem. Even something as small as a donkey can do great things for God. He chose an unridden donkey because animals need to be broken before they are ridden. This shows His divinity because the donkey obeyed Him. (Donkeys are stubborn creatures by nature.) They go slower than any other creature. Everyone (even the rulers, scribes and Pharisees) thought He was going to enter David's palace and sit on his earthly throne. The meaning of His being the Messiah, the Saviour (they thought) was that He would drive away the Roman soldiers and free them from Roman rule. He would also overturn the Scribes and Pharisees. Putting garments on the donkey and spreading leaves and branches in front of Him as He rode showed they accepted Him as king. They didn't want the feet of their new king to touch the dirty ground. It also meant that they put themselves and their concerns under His feet, and into His disposal.
He wept for the nation of Israel because God had given them every opportunity to repent and turn from their wicked ways, but they refused. So, they were going tp suffer severely. The time had come but they weren't ready because of their wicked ways. Jesus weeps for us when we won't repent.
Jesus stops at the crest of the hill before entering Jerusalem. Before them lay Jerusalem in its glory, now bathed in the light of the declining sun. The temple attracted all eyes. In stately grandeur it towered above all else, seeming to point toward Heaven as if directing the people to the only true and living God. The temple had long been the pride and glory of the Jewish nation. The Romans also prided themselves in its magnificence. A king appointed by the Romans had united with the Jews to rebuild and embellish it, and the emperor of Rome had enriched it with his gifts. Its strength, richness, and magnificence had made it one of the wonders of the world. While the westering sun was tinting and gilding the Heavens, its resplendent glory lighted up the pure white marble of the temple walls, and sparkled on its gold capped pillars. From the crest of the hill where Jesus and His followers stood, it had the appearance of a massive structure of snow, set with golden pinnacles. At the entrance to the temple was a vine of gold and silver, with green leaves and massive clusters of grapes executed by the most skillful artists. This design represented Israel as a prosperous vine. The gold, silver, and living green were combined with rare taste and exquisite workmanship; as it twined gracefully about the white and glistening pillars, clinging with shining tendrils to their golden ornaments, it caught the splendor of the setting sun, shining as if with a glory borrowed from Heaven. A wail of anguish bursts from His quivering lips, as if from the depths of a broken heart. Jesus had wept at the grave of Lazarus, but it was in a godlike grief in sympathy with human woe. But this sudden sorrow was like a note of wailing in a grand triumphal chorus. These were the tears and groans of impressable agony. It was the sight of Jerusalem that pierced the heart of Jesus - Jerusalem that had rejected the Son of God and scorned His love, that refused to be convinced by His mighty miracles, and was about to take His life. He saw what she was in her guilt of rejecting her Redeemer, and what she might have been had she accepted Him who alone could heal her wound. He had come to save her; how could He give her up? Israel had been a favored people.