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 NKJV

And it came to pass, when He drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mountain called Olivet, that He sent two of His disciples, saying, “Go into the village opposite you, where as you enter you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat. Loose it and bring it here. And if anyone asks you, ‘Why are you loosing it?’ thus you shall say to him, ‘Because the Lord has need of it.’ ”

The obedience of the disciples

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Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem

John 12:14–15 NKJV

Then Jesus, when He had found a young donkey, sat on it; as it is written: “Fear not, daughter of Zion; Behold, your King is coming, Sitting on a donkey’s colt.”

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

Proclamation of Jesus Christ’s kingship

; Spreading cloaks on the road was an act of royal homage.

Proclamation of Jesus’ messiahship

Matthew 21:9 NKJV

Then the multitudes who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: “Hosanna to the Son of David! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ Hosanna in the highest!”

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Proclamation of Jesus Christ’s victory

Palm branches were used in celebration of victory.

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

Luke 19:39–40 NKJV

And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out.”