When Jesus rode into Jerusalem, he wasn’t looking for fans; he was riding straight into death and resurrection for his friends. In Mark 10 he walks ahead, knowingly predicting betrayal, mocking, crucifixion, and “after three days he will rise,” taking on Daniel’s “Son of Man” role in a way no one expected. In Mark 11 he stages a humble but royal entry, fulfilling the promise of a gentle king on a colt and forcing the question: will you just shout “Hosanna,” or will you trust this King?
