Pastor Ralph Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Q2. (John 12:14-16) What is the prophetic significance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey? Why did he do it? What was the effect on the crowds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickledilly Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Everything about Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection was foretold in prophecy, and this was no exception. The prophecy from Zechariah 9:9-10 clearly identified that Messiah would ride as a king on a young donkey as He came to make and proclaim peace to the world. In fulfillment of prophecy, Jesus rode such a donkey as He made this final entry into Jerusalem as The King who was coming to bring about permanent peace between God and man. The people who witnessed the resurrection of Lazarus and all those who joined them were in a state of great anticipation and excitement that Jesus was coming in the name of the LORD as the Son of David, the King of Israel. They shouted praise and waved palm branches in a procession to escort Him into the city, expecting that He had arrived to take His throne. In that moment they understood what He was clearly declaring – that He is Messiah, the Anointed One of God. They simply didn’t understand the way Messiah was coming as the Prince of Peace. The crowds became so great and so enthusiastic that the Pharisees felt they were totally losing control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanMary Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Q2. (John 12:14-16) What is the prophetic significance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey? There is precedent in Numbers and 1 Samuel where donkeys carried dignitaries, such as David's choice for Solomon's coronation was for the young king to ride on a donkey. Zech 9:9 declares prophetically "Do not fear O daughter of Zion! Your King is coming, sitting on a donkey's colt." Why did he do it? Jesus was openly declaring to all that He is Messiah, the Anointed One, their King. What was the effect on the crowds? They expected Jesus to come for Passover, and were prepared and waiting with palm branches going out to meet Him, shouting "Hosanna! Blessed is He and praise to Him Who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel (quoting Ps 118:26). The common people understood, while the religious leaders were either blind or in denial about the triumph of His entry. John states that the disciples didn't understand what these things meant until later. In the same way they couldn't grasp that Jesus was going to die, and to lay down His life, while Mary, Lazarus' sister, believed, purchased and saved expensive nard to anoint Jesus after His death, for burial. I've found this to be true in my own life....sometimes it's after "He's passed by" that I grasp that what was so seemingly ordinary in the moment, was really an incredible move of the Holy Spirit and I just stand in awe of how wonderfully He works on our behalf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiKosum Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 (John 12:14-16) What is the prophetic significance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey? Why did he do it? What was the effect on the crowds? Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey was prophesied in Zechariah 9:9 - ""Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey." This was a fulfiment of prophecy. When Jesus indicates to his disciples that he should ride on a donkey that no one had ever ridden before, he is initiating a public kingly act. He is revealing openly that he is the Messiah. When word comes that Jesus is coming into the Holy City, crowds go out to meet him. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, 'Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the King of Israel!'" The use of the term "King of Israel" is a clear declaration by the crowds that Jesus is the Messiah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Q2. (John 12:14-16) What is the prophetic significance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey? Why did he do it? What was the effect on the crowds? Scripture says that the Messiah would come riding upon the foal of an donkey into Jerusalem where He would present Himself as their King if they will have Him. He came humble as He offers Himself as King. He did this to fulfill Zechariah 9:9. He stated publicly who He is to His "adoring" people, He is their King. The effect on the crowd was partially exhilillarating and partly quiet observers who watch the frenzy and praises dished out to our Lord who was finally proclaiming what they had wondered, what they had hoped, longed for, dreamed of. Finally our Messiah is here. Now everything will change. He will rule over us. Were they glad for that or that they would be victorious. Little did they know what was coming and little do we know sometimes what is coming. God Bless! Jen Numbers 6:24-26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haar Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Q2. (John 12:14-16) What is the prophetic significance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey? To fulfill the prophessy. made about Him. Why did he do it?What was the effect on the crowds? The crowd saw in Him a Messiah and went wild in worship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarence Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Q2. (John 12:14-16) What is the prophetic significance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey? Why did he do it? What was the effect on the crowds? The significance of Jesus riding on a donkey was that there was a tradition in Israel, recorded in scripture, that the king would ride on a donkey that has not been ridden before (Zechariah 9:9, 2 Samuel 18:9; 19:26). He did it because he was ready to proclaim that he was the King of Israel (the Messiah). Perhaps some of the crowd did not realise the significance of Jesus riding on the donkey, the disciples also (v16), however at least some shouted..."'Hosanna!' 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!' 'Blessed is the King of Israel!' (v13b). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blezed Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 (John 12:14-16) What is the prophetic significance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey? Why did he do it? What was the effect on the crowds? Prophetic significance was the fulfillment of the prophecy. He did it to publicly announce that he was the Messiah. The initial effect of the crowd was one of praise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanks Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Q2. (John 12:14-16) What is the prophetic significance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey? Why did He do it? What was the effect on the crowds? By riding into Jerusalem on a donkey Jesus was fulfilling prophecy as written in Zechariah 9:9-10. He did this to fulfil the Word of God and to fulfil the will of God. And it was also time for all to know Him as the Messiah. This is the victorious entry of a great king, the culmination of three years of teaching, healing, and ministry. Jesus’ entry on a young donkey was a sign that He came in peace, not as a conquering warrior. There was a large crowd because of the Passover. They had also been in Bethany the day before looking for Lazarus, and now they were waiting for Jesus’ arrival. Because of the miracle Jesus had performed earlier all were excited wanting to catch a glimpse of Him. They took palm branches and went to meet him; shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord, the king of Israel!” Thinking everything was possible with Jesus. However, did they really understand that He was the Son of God and the Messiah? There must have been true believers, but most probably most did not fully comprehend the significance of it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighthouse2014 Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Q2. (John 12:14-16) What is the prophetic significance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey? Why did he do it? What was the effect on the crowds? The prophetic significance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey is a prophecy fulfillment of the scripture Psalm 118 and Zachariah 9:9. Jesus rode a donkey into town because it was his proclamation that he was their King. The donkey was one that had never been ridden before also a donkey was ridden by kings in the past. Kings supposedly would defeat chariots and war horses and would bring peace to the nation. The crowds were already excited because of the news that Jesus had raised Lazarus from the dead. Many were coming to believe in him and seeing him ride a donkey into town was a symbol to them that he was coming to rule as their Messiah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaMallinson Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 The prophetic significance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey was to show clearly to those who witnessed it that he was the Messiah. He did it to mark the end of his earthly mission with a triumphal entry into the holy city. What we know with hindsight, is that he would reach the pinnacle of his mission by being crowned with thorns, clothed in purple, dying for his people’s sins and being resurrected into his true state as King of Heaven. The effect on the crowds was very emotional. They did not, and even the disciples did not, see what was about to happen, but they did recognise him as the Messiah of the prophesies. They shouted ‘Hosanna’ (Save us!) but they were thinking in earthly terms, not asking to be saved from their sins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaMallinson Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 They quoted directly from Psalm 118 v26, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel!’ and wave branches as in the same psalm, verse 27 (Bind the festal procession with branches, up to the horns of the altar). This shows their understanding of who Jesus was. Jesus did not shun this declaration because he was on the verge of his destined death and resurrection. He had almost finished his earthly ministry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteD Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 21 Question 2 As the lesson indicates, Jesus's entry into Jerusalem had profound Messianic significance. The Messiah was to enter Jerusalem on a donkey and is referred to as "your king comes to you, righteous, and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey." Zechariah 9:9-10 Jesus, no doubt, is declaring plainly that he is the Messiah. Jesus knows his Old Testament Scriptures. He accepts this as well as the prophecies of his impending suffering - the suffering servant prophecies in Isaiah. The effect of the crowd was that of jubilation and worship. They used palm branches to show their allegiance. What irony that a different crowd would later in the same week cry out " crucify him." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilter Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Jesus rode the donkey into Jerusalem with the crowd hailing Him as their King. Also to to announce that He indeed was the Messiah. Jesus chose this time when all Israel would be gather at Jerusalem. The effect of the crowd was mighty with them praising and worshiping Him. The same crowd on over in chapter was shouting crucify Him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grace2free Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Q2. (John 12:14-16) What is the prophetic significance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey? It is the fulfillment of the prophecy, a gentle king who comes to Jerusalem riding in a young donkey is the same king who will defeat chariots and war horses and bring peace to the nations. Zechariah 9:9 (KJV) 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ***, and upon a colt the foal of an ***. Zechariah 9:10 (KJV) 10 And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion shall be from sea even to sea, and from the river even to the ends of the earth. Why did he do it? To initiate a public kingly act. He is revealing openly that he is the Messiah. What was the effect on the crowds? The crowd went to see him, and praise him and cries for help Hossana means, Save us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley Tavaziva Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 Q2. (John 12:14-16) What is the prophetic significance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey? Why did he do it? What was the effect on the crowds? The people who were praising God for giving them a king had the wrong idea about Jesus. They were sure he would be a national leader who would restore their nation to its former glory, and thus, they were deaf to the words of their prophets and blind to Jesus’ real mission. When it became apparent that Jesus was not going to fulfill their hopes, many people turned against him. Jesus began his last week on earth by riding into Jerusalem on a donkey under a canopy of palm branches, with crowds hailing him as their king. To announce that he was indeed the Messiah, Jesus chose a time when all Israel would be gathered at Jerusalem, a place where huge crowds could see him, and a way of proclaiming his mission that was unmistakable. On Palm Sunday we celebrate Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem After Jesus’ resurrection, the disciples understood for the first time many of the prophecies that they had missed along the way. Jesus’ words and actions took on new meaning and made more sense. In retrospect, the disciples saw how Jesus had led them into a deeper and better understanding of his truth. Stop now and think about the events in your life leading up to where you are now. How has God led you to this point? As you grow older, you will look back and see God’s involvement more clearly than you do now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royk Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Q2. (John 12:14-16) What is the prophetic significance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey? Why did he do it? What was the effect on the crowds? Grateful that this lesson showed several Old Testament examples; it helps me understand that He was indeed declaring Himself as King, the Messiah, by taking this "virgin" ride on this pure donkey. People who put down their coats were not quite the extreme worship a spilling expensive perfume, but if we think about it, would we have put our own coat down on the road? I have to think I might have later called out "crucify Him!" It had to be a very powerful moment, for those who knew of His miracles, they believed He was the real Messiah, come to save them from the Romans. Just like we believe without seeing Him; we know He is our savior, and the son of God Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royk Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Q2. (John 12:14-16) What is the prophetic significance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey? Why did he do it? What was the effect on the crowds? This fulfilled Zechariah's prophecy, .... the gentle king coming into Jerusalem riding a young donkey. Almost as amazing a human man being the son of the only real God of all creation, amazing, a great truth being fulfilled. This helps our faith, understanding a prophecy is fulfilled. TI makes us recognize Jesus promise to us is also to be fulfilled, we just need to have faith, and obey God's will in lives. Jesus wanted to openly acknowledge that He is the Messiah. Leaving no doubt to those who were there, including Pharisees. This helped them decide to kill Jesus, which would allow another prophecy to be fulfilled. So all can know the truth today and to come. Jesus is Lord over all, and will come again! Thank you God for your love and mercy, we are all sinners, saved by the bold of your son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoanG Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 The riding of the donkey is to fulfill the prophecies of the Old Testament. It showed that he was the Messiah. It showed that the Pharisees and ruling government were evil and corrupt. The crowds got excited and showed honor to him. They were singing his praises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Applegarth Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 What is the prophetic significance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey? This was not only one of the most significant events in our Christian history, it was also a very significant event in the history of the world and now, finally we see Jesus receiving the worship and praise of the people that he deserves. Jesus’ is now proclaiming publicly that He is indeed the Messiah, the King of Israel and He’s no longer telling His disciples to be quiet about who He is. Now, He’s fulfilling Old Testament prophecy and now his followers are openly worshiping and singing His praises. Why did he do it? His entrance into the city was the fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9, “your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey…” What was the effect on the crowds? They were exuberant. He was being welcomed by the spreading of cloaks which was an act of reverence reserved for royalty. Here we see Jesus openly declaring to the people of Israel that He and He alone was the King and the Messiah that they’d been waiting for. Unfortunately, the adoration and praise that they were pouring out on Him wasn’t because they were welcoming their Savior from sin, they were welcoming Him because they believed Him to be the liberator who would rise up and lead them in a revolt against Rome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthRW Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 I am very grateful for this teaching, understanding for the first time what a watershed moment this was. I knew the prophecy but I didn't know the extent of what it signified, Jesus coming publicly as Messiah and King, revealing Himself as such to believing Jews but also to His enemies.What amazing love. It makes me think how important for us it is to know the prophecies which are yet to be fulfilled, understanding God's timetable and endtime purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Jerry Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 It had been predicted in the Old Testament that our King would come riding on a donkey. He was just fulfilling prophecy. The effect of the crowds was that they started to worship him and they were shouting with great joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godswriter Posted April 26, 2019 Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 Q2. (John 12:14-16) What is the prophetic significance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey? Why did he do it? What was the effect on the crowds? The prophetic significance of the Lord riding into Jerusalem on a donkey comes from Isaiah 40:9 and Zechariah 9:9 where they prophesy about it. However, everything about the Lord's life including death was prophesied years before his birth. He did it to declare He was the Messiah the Promised Anointed one. The effect on the crowds was the worship of the Lord but not true worship for later on they crucified Him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Price Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 Everything Jesus did was to fulfill the scriptures of the old testament when the prophets wrote of His coming. This prophetic scripture fulfills Zechariah 9:9. Jesus is now announcing publicly that he is the Messiah who is sent from God to save man from sin. Until this time, He did not want the attention because it was not the time God had appointed for Him to be received. Jesus did everything according to his father's will. The crowd was excited about the coming Messiah for some of them remember the scriptures proclaiming the way He would arrive on a donkey. The donkey also is symbolic . It represents uncleanliness, that Jesus would be the savior not only for Israel but for the Gentiles as well. He is the Savior of all mankind, those who choose to follow Him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Edwards Posted November 11, 2021 Report Share Posted November 11, 2021 Christ was acting out a prophecy. He rides a donkey to show that, like a king promised in Zechariah 9:9-10, he comes to bring peace and salvation. Christ's kingdom is non-political in nature. We are reminded of Simon Maccabeus-the conqueror hero of Judaism. He cleansed the Temple and he was also received with palm branches and adulation (1Maccabees 13:51). Christ is the King according to Prophet Zechariah would come in peace, no weapons of war, and thereby receive a universal and eternal kingdom (Zechariah 9:9_10). The crowd had political enthusiasm. The Greek word is 'krazo'--shouting out. Jesus is the new Passover Lamb. The new Passover will soon take place to ensure the final Exodus of Gof's people to a new and indestructible life. Christ's priesthood is eternal and everlasting unlike the Aaronic priesthood of the Old Covenant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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