Triumphal entry of Jesus Christ

The colt used in Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem

Jesus Christ’s instructions to his disciples

Luke 19:29–31 LSB

And it happened that when He approached Bethphage and Bethany, near the mount called “of Olives,” He sent two of the disciples, saying, “Go into the village ahead of you; in which, as you enter, you will find a colt tied, on which no one yet has ever sat; untie it and bring it here. “And if anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ you shall say this: ‘Because the Lord has need of it.’”

The obedience of the disciples

See also Mt 21:6

Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem

John 12:14–15 LSB

And Jesus, finding a young donkey, sat on it; as it is written, “FEAR NOT, DAUGHTER OF ZION; BEHOLD, YOUR KING IS COMING, SEATED ON A DONKEY’S COLT.”

See also Is 62:11; Zec 9:9

The response of the crowd to Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem

Proclamation of Jesus Christ’s kingship

Mt 21:8; 2 Ki 9:13 Spreading cloaks on the road was an act of royal homage.

Proclamation of Jesus’ messiahship

Matthew 21:9 LSB

And the crowds going ahead of Him, and those who followed, were crying out, saying, “Hosanna to the Son of David; BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD; Hosanna in the highest!”

See also Ps 118:26

Proclamation of Jesus Christ’s victory

Jn 12:13 Palm branches were used in celebration of victory.

See also Le 23:40; Ps 118:27; Re 7:9

The response of the Pharisees to Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem

Luke 19:39–40 LSB

And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” But Jesus answered and said, “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones will cry out!”