Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 19:39-46
The Response of The Pharisees: God’s Coming Judgment on Jerusalem (19:39-46). It was not to be expected that this hearty welcome of Jesus would please the Pharisees. Perhaps they were afraid of the reaction of Rome, or possibly they felt that it was coming near to blasphemy. But either way they wanted the enthusiasm stilled. There is possibly a hint in this of, ‘Now look what you have done by entering Jerusalem in this spectacular way.’ Jesus’ reply is significant. It stresses to them that... read more
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 19:29-48
Jesus Rides Into Jerusalem, And Reveals Himself As God’s Only Son, Which Finally Results in His Description of His Triumphant Return (19:29-21:38). The Section may be analysed as follows: a After initial preparations Jesus rides into Jerusalem in triumph on a colt revealing Himself as the Messianic King. If the people had not welcomed Him the very stones would have cried out (Luke 19:29-40). b Jesus weeps over a Jerusalem which will be desolated, thus revealing Himself as the Messianic... read more