Luke 19:28-40
Summary for Luke 19:28-40: 19:28-40 a Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem fulfilled Zech 9:9-10 b and symbolically announced that he was the Messiah, the King of Israel.19:29 c Bethany was on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives, two miles east of Jerusalem; it was the home of Lazarus and his sisters, Mary and Martha (John 11:1 d, 18 e; 12:1 f; see Luke 10:38 g). The location of Bethphage is uncertain, but it was probably near Bethany on the same road from Jericho.
• The Mount of Olives overlooks Jerusalem from the east and has significance at the return of Christ (see Acts 1:11 h; Zech 14:4 i).
19:30 j 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 k).
19:31 l The Lord needs it: Subjects of a king were expected to make resources available for his use (see 1 Sam 8:16 m). The donkey’s colt had never been ridden, so it was pure and suitable for a king.
19:36 n The crowds spread out their garments to show honor and homage to this royal figure (see 2 Kgs 9:13 o).
19:38 p Blessings on the King ... glory in highest heaven! See Pss 118:26 q; 148:1 r. Psalm 118 s was one of the psalms sung by pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem for one of the festivals (Pss 113–118 t).
• Jesus brought peace in heaven—reconciliation between God and human beings—but peace on earth awaits the future (cp. Luke 2:14 u; see 12:51-53 v; 19:41-44 w).
19:40 x Compare Isa 55:12 y, in which nature is said to rejoice at the coming of God’s salvation, and Hab 2:11 z, in which the stones of the walls cry out against Babylon.
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