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 NIV84

As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it.’ ”

The obedience of the disciples

See also Mt 21:6

Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem

John 12:14–15 NIV84

Jesus found a young donkey and sat upon it, as it is written, “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion; see, 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 NIV84

The 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!”

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 NIV84

Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!” “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.”