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 KJV 1900

And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither. And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.

The obedience of the disciples

See also Mt 21:6

Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem

John 12:14–15 KJV 1900

And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’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 KJV 1900

And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh 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 KJV 1900

And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.