E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 11:5
What do ye . ? = What are you doing? read more
What do ye . ? = What are you doing? read more
1. The Triumphal Entry 11:1-11 (cf. Matthew 21:1-17; Luke 19:29-44; John 12:12-19)This is only the second incident that all four evangelists recorded, the other being the feeding of the 5,000 (cf. Mark 6:30-44). This fact reflects its importance. Mark’s account of this event gives much detail, indicating its eyewitness source. It does not stress Jesus’ messiahship greatly. Mark presented Jesus as a humble servant of God and the people. read more
A. Jesus’ formal presentation to Israel 11:1-26Mark chose to record four events: the Triumphal Entry (Mark 11:1-11), the cursing of the fig tree (Mark 11:12-14), the cleansing of the temple (Mark 11:15-19), and the lesson of the cursed fig tree (Mark 11:20-25). These events happened on three successive days (Monday through Wednesday) as the writer noted. read more
The people standing by may have been or at least included the owner of the animals (Luke 19:33). Perhaps the synoptic writers recorded the disciples’ obedience in such detail because the untying of the colt may have been a messianic sign (cf. Genesis 49:8-12). Pre-Christian Jewish texts interpreted Genesis 49:10 as messianic. [Note: Ibid., p. 395.] read more
Jesus rides into Jerusalem. The Fig Tree. Cleansing the Temple; Christ’s Authority Challenged1-11. The entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1; Luke 19:29; John 12:12). See on Mt and Jn.10. Blessed be the kingdom of our father David] These words, peculiar to Mk, show that the people expected Him to set up an earthly kingdom like David’s, and that immediately.12-14. Cursing of the fig tree (Matthew 21:18). See on Mt.15-19. Cleansing of the temple (Matthew 21:12; Luke 19:45). See on Mt and on John... read more
XI.(1-10) And when they came nigh.—See Notes on Matthew 21:1-11.Unto Bethphage and Bethany.—The better MSS. give “Bethany” only. read more
(5) And certain of them that stood there.—This again, though perhaps implied in our Lord’s words, is not reported by St. Matthew. read more
Mark 11:7 Nature is thoroughly mediate. It is made to serve. It receives the dominion of man as meekly as the ass on which the Saviour rode. It offers all its kingdoms to man as the raw material which he may mould into what is useful. Emerson. Reference. XI. 9, 10. W. J. Butler, Sermons for Working Men, The Oxford Sermon Library, vol. ii. p. 200. The Profanation of the Temple Mark 11:11 What was it that Jesus Christ saw in the Temple? What was it that He determined to cleanse on that day of... read more
Chapter 11CHAPTER 11:1-11 (Mark 11:1-11)THE TRIUMPHANT ENTRY"And when they draw nigh unto Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, He sendeth two of His disciples, and saith unto them, Go your way into the village that is over against you: and straightway as ye enter into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon no man ever yet sat; loose him, and bring him. And if any one say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye, The Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him back... read more
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 11:1-11
FINAL TEACHING IN JERUSALEM119. The triumphal entry (Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19)The time had now come for Jesus to challenge his opponents openly by a clear public demonstration that he was Israel’s Messiah. The Jewish leaders wanted to arrest him, but when told of his whereabouts they feared to take action. They were unsure of the extent of Jesus’ popular support (cf. John 11:57; John 12:9-11).To make sure that nothing stopped him from making a bold public... read more