9The 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!"
10When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, "Who is this?"
11The crowds answered, "This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee."
- P47
As Jesus enters Jerusalem, He knows exactly how He will do it because it has already been foretold by the prophet Zechariah: The king will enter Jerusalem riding on a donkey. Jesus is fully aware of what awaits Him in Jerusalem—suffering and death. He has also told His disciples so that they are prepared for what lies ahead. It is not a coincidence that Jesus sends two disciples to a village where a donkey is already waiting to be collected; we see the unfolding of a plan that was anticipated from the beginning. - P48
We also witness the obedience of Christ and the fulfillment of Scripture as He willingly goes forward to give His life for us. - P48
A very large crowd shouts praises to the Son of David as Jesus entersJerusalem on a donkey. Many of them think that the Son of David has cometo liberate the Jewish people from their political oppressors by triumphingin war, just as David, the warrior king, had done. Others simply identifyJesus as a prophet from Galilee. They do not realize that Jesus has indeedcome to save them, but His deliverance will surpass political deliverance.
- P48
Jesus will deliver God‘s people from sin and death. We sometimes think thatwe know the best way forward, but thanks be to God that His wisdom isalways greater, and most importantly, that He executes His plan accordingto His perfect will. - P48
Father, You are worthy of trust for You did not withhold Your precious Son. I remember the cross where Your Son bled to save me. May my life bring honor and glory to the name of Jesus Christ. In His name I pray, amen. - P48
"He is not the God of the dead but of the living."
55Matthew 22:32b - P50
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