Sunday, March 25, 2018

Palm Sunday Truth

What we call Palm 'Sunday' today actually refers to a combination of things that occurred on three days in the Bible: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (9th, 10th and 11th of the month Nisan). These days involved 2 successive entries of Jesus into Jerusalem: The Entry of Judgement an The Entry of Blessing.

1st entry Friday the 9th of Nisan - Entry of Judgement
Jesus rode into Jerusalem on an asses colt  (symbol of a judge) that was provided by the temple.
Verses covering this entry  Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:29-44, John 12:12-19
The people were excited about the miracle of Lazarus being raised from the dead, so the gathered to see Jesus as he rode into Jerusalem. They put palm leaves down on the road to represent joy and triumph.
Returns to Bethany.

2nd entry Saturday, 10th day of Nisan Entry of Blessing
Jesus was given one ass and one colt to use - In the Old Testament this was a sign of blessing
Prophecy of Zechariah 9:9
Jesus cursed the first fig tree. It was too early for the time of figs, but Jesus foretold  that it would never bear fruit.
Jesus went to the temple and cleaned out the money changers, taught the word and healed the blind and lame. Returns to Bethany
This was the traditional day of selecting the Passover lamb for the Passover.
Verses covering this entry: Matthew 21:1-17, Mark 11: 12-19, Luke 19: 45-46

Sunday
Walking back into Jerusalem, from Bethany, they saw the previously passed fig tree dried up.
When they arrived in the city, they found another fig tree and as Jesus spoke about it, it immediately dried up. He taught believing for the second time.
Verses covered: Matthew 21:18-26:5, Mark 11:20-14:2, Luke 20:1- 22:2

There are many breath-taking details to think about in the records of the last week of Jesus Christ's life. Traditional teaching has clouded over that which is actually recorded in the Word of God. The brilliance of the treasures in these Gospel records is like the fresh air of spring when you dig in!!!

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