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Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem on a colt, royally yet humbly, to the rejoicing of his followers, but provoking opposition from the Jewish religious leaders.
Jesus Christ’s instructions to his disciples Lk 19:29-31 pp Mt 21:1-3 pp Mk 11:1-3
The obedience of the disciples See also Mt 21:6 pp Mk 11:4-6 pp Lk 19:32-34
Jn 12:14-15 pp Mt 21:4-5 See also Isa 62:11; Zec 9:9
Proclamation of Jesus Christ’s kingship Mt 21:8 pp Mk 11:8 pp Lk 19:36; 2Ki 9:13 Spreading cloaks on the road was an act of royal homage.
Proclamation of Jesus’messiahship Mt 21:9 pp Mk 11:9-10 pp Lk 19:37-38 See also Ps 118:26
Proclamation of Jesus Christ’s victory Jn 12:13 Palm branches were used in celebration of victory. See also Lev 23:40; Ps 118:27; Rev 7:9