The triumph of Christ. In his journey to Jerusalem Jesus rested at Bethany, where, stopping at the house of Simon the leper, Mary anointed his feet (cf. Matthew 26:6 ; John 12:2 ). His progress on the day following is here recorded. Observe— I. THAT JESUS ENTERED THE CAPITAL IN THE ROYALTY OF MEEKNESS . 1 . He came in sacred character. 2 . He came as the " Prince of Peace. " 3 . He came in humble state. II. THAT JESUS ENTERED THE ... read more
Entry into Jerusalem. Our Lord had now entered on the last week of his life upon earth, but, save in his own heart, there is no premonition of his death. Having spent the sabbath in Bethany, he proceeds on Sunday morning to the city. That was the day, four days before the Passover, on which the Jews were commanded to choose the Paschal lamb. Our Lord, conscious of his calling to die for his people, puts himself into their hands. He now feels that his hour has come, and proclaims himself as... read more
The vast multitudes who came to his baptism thereby professed faith in his teaching. Hence the general expression, "All hold John as a prophet." The defeat of Herod's army in the war with Aretas, King of Arabia, was esteemed by the Jews a judgment for the death of John (Josephus, 'Ant.,' John 18:7 ). 2 . John ' s testimony therefore should be conclusive. III. AS IT IS EVIDENT IN THE DISCOMFITURE OF HIS ENEMIES . 1 . They set up their authority against... read more
And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem - They were going up now from Jericho.Matthew 20:29. The distance was about 19 miles. The most of the way was a desert, or filled with caves, and rocks, and woods - a suitable place for robbers. See Luke 10:30. The Mount of Olives, or “Olivet,” is on the east of Jerusalem. Between this and Jerusalem there runs a small stream called the brook Kidron, or Cedron. It is dry in the hot seasons of the year, but swells to a considerable size in time of heavy... read more
Matthew 21:1-3. And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem Namely, on the first day of the week, five days before his death, for the passover was kept on the fourteenth day of the month, and this was the tenth; on which day the law appointed that the paschal-lamb should be taken up, Exodus 12:3, and set apart for that service: on that day therefore Christ our passover, who was to be sacrificed for us, was publicly shown. So that this was the prologue to his passion. And were come to Bethphage ... read more
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
when they drew nigh. There were two entries: the first in Matthew 21 : the second on "the first day" of the following week (Mark 11:1-3 .Luke 19:28-31 . Joh 12:12-15 ). See App-153 and App-156 . were come = had arrived. Bethphage = House of Figures of speech kef et Tor According to the Talmud, Bethphage consisted of some buildings and the space of ground extending from the wall of Jerusalem about a mile (or half-way) toward the town of Bethany (now el 'Azariyeh) . unto = toward. Greek. ... read more
DIVISION VITHE GLORIFICATION OF THE MESSIAH THROUGH SUFFERINGS; DEATH; AND RESURRECTION, "GO MAKE DISCIPLES, etc." (MATT. 21-28)MATT. 21THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY; THE CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE; THE WITHERED FIG TREE; THE PARABLE OF THE TWO SONS; THE PARABLE OF THE WICKED HUSBANDMANTHE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY (MATT. 21:1-11)And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and came unto Bethphage, unto the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples. (Matthew 21:1)The tremendous events of the final days of our Lord's... read more
Matthew 21:1. And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem— The multitude which attended our Lord in this journey, ch. Mat 20:29 having increased prodigiously as he advanced towards Jerusalem, he did not now shun them, and enter the city privately, as he had always done on former occasions.The people were to honour him with the title of the Messiah, publicly, that he might have an opportunity of accepting that august name in the most avowed manner, before he ascended into heaven. Moreover, the chief... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 21:1-11
The entry into Jerusalem. I. THE FULFILMENT OF PROPHECY . 1 . Bethphage. The Lord had spent the sabbath in that holy home at Bethany, where he was always a welcome Guest, with that family which was now more than ever devoted to his service, and bound to him by the ties of the very deepest gratitude. On the Sunday morning (Palm Sunday) he made his solemn entry into the holy city. He set out from Bethany on foot; but he intended to enter Jerusalem as the King Messiah. He had... read more