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As Jesus and the disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the town of Bethphage on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead. “Go into the village over there,” he said. “As soon as you enter it, you will see a donkey tied there, with its colt beside it. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone asks what you are doing, just say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and he will immediately let you take them.”
This took place to fulfill the prophecy that said,
“Tell the people of Jerusalem, ‘Look, your King is coming to you. He is humble, riding on a donkey—riding on a donkey’s colt.’”
The two disciples did as Jesus commanded. They brought the donkey and the colt to him and threw their garments over the colt, and he sat on it. Most of the crowd spread their garments on the road ahead of him, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. Jesus was in the center of the procession, and the people all around him were shouting,
“Praise God for the Son of David! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Praise God in highest heaven!
The entire city of Jerusalem was in an uproar as he entered. “Who is this?” they asked.
And the crowds replied, “It’s Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
Matthew 21:1-10
This took place to fulfill the prophecy that said,
“Tell the people of Jerusalem, ‘Look, your King is coming to you. He is humble, riding on a donkey—riding on a donkey’s colt.’”
The two disciples did as Jesus commanded. They brought the donkey and the colt to him and threw their garments over the colt, and he sat on it. Most of the crowd spread their garments on the road ahead of him, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. Jesus was in the center of the procession, and the people all around him were shouting,
“Praise God for the Son of David! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Praise God in highest heaven!
The entire city of Jerusalem was in an uproar as he entered. “Who is this?” they asked.
And the crowds replied, “It’s Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
Matthew 21:1-10
REFLECT
Imagine yourself in this scene. You’re watching this crowd of people celebrate the arrival of a man who you’ve heard rumors about. You hear people shouting “Hosanna,” and see them waving palm branches. You’ve heard that He heals sicknesses and brings people back from the dead, and you’ve heard people say that He is the Messiah – the promised King who would save God’s people. What’s going through your head as you watch Jesus enter Jerusalem?
When the citizens of Jerusalem saw that Jesus’ arrival was accompanied by cheering and celebration, they couldn’t help but ask, “Who is this?” How would you answer that question?
When the citizens of Jerusalem saw that Jesus’ arrival was accompanied by cheering and celebration, they couldn’t help but ask, “Who is this?” How would you answer that question?
RESPOND
Spend a few minutes in prayer telling Jesus who He is to you.
What do you need today? What are you grateful for today? Is there anything you need to get off your chest? Tell Jesus about it.
What do you need today? What are you grateful for today? Is there anything you need to get off your chest? Tell Jesus about it.