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Palm Sunday- The Triumphal Entry of Jesus

Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary Triumphal Entry

TRIUMPHAL ENTRY Term used for the entry of Jesus into the city of Jerusalem on the Sunday prior to His crucifixion

Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary Triumphal Entry

Due to the fact that palm branches were placed before Him, this day is often called “Palm Sunday.”

Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary Triumphal Entry

The event is recorded in

I. Events of Palm Sunday

A. Jesus

Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary Triumphal Entry

Christ did not enter Jerusalem upon a warhorse of conquest but upon a colt representing humility. As a result, the religious leaders demanded His crucifixion, while the multitudes ultimately turned away with indifference. See Jesus, Life and Ministry; Messiah.