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Mark 11:1-11

The King enters Jerusalem Mark 11:1-11 : Jesus approached Jerusalem from the east. Bethphage (house of figs), Bethany (house of dates), and the Mount of Olives were all very near to Jerusalem. The Mount of Olives provided a view of the entire city. Two disciples were sent to bring a colt that had never been ridden to Jesus. Zecheriah had predicted," O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass." (Zecheriah 9:9) This is a prophecy that was likewise given early in the Bible concerning the Messiah in Genesis 49:10-11.

The reason the colt was taken was "the Lord has need of it." (Mark 11:3) The two disciples that were involved were good examples. They went as the Lord commanded and said what the Lord told them to say. Garments made a rough saddle for the colt; garments and branches provided a path for its feet. The colt provided no trouble for the Lord even though it was unbroken. The people shouted "Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord." (Mark 11:9) This is a quote from Psalms 118:26. Jesus was declaring Himself King of kings and Lord of lords. When Jesus entered it was late so He viewed the Temple and went to Bethany, the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus.

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