Luk 19:30-34 | TNotes | STEP | 19:30 you will see a young donkey: It is unclear whether Jesus had arranged for the donkey ahead of time, or whether he used divine insight. Either way, Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem was a symbolic action. He rode a humble donkey rather than a war horse to confirm that he was fulfilling the role of the Messiah by bringing reconciliation and peace (Zech 9:9-10 ).

bZech 9:9-10►

d1 Sam 8:16►

‏ Luke 19:30-34

19:30 ^a you will see a young donkey: It is unclear whether Jesus had arranged for the donkey ahead of time, or whether he used divine insight. Either way, Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem was a symbolic action. He rode a humble donkey rather than a war horse to confirm that he was fulfilling the role of the Messiah by bringing reconciliation and peace (Zech 9:9-10 ^b).
19:31 ^c The Lord needs it: Subjects of a king were expected to make resources available for his use (see 1 Sam 8:16 ^d). The donkey’s colt had never been ridden, so it was pure and suitable for a king.