1. 'The Lord needs it' (28-35).

Just as the nobleman in the previous parable was made king (19:15), so Jesus intentionally entered Jerusalem as King. He needed a donkey's colt (Zech. 9:9) and sent two disciples to go and get it. He did not send them with any money, only his word, 'The Lord needs it.' They found his word was enough and brought the colt to Jesus. He revealed to them his omniscience and authority as Lord. Putting Jesus on the colt, they worked together to bring the King into Jerusalem.

2. 'The stones will cry out' (36-40).

Seeing Jerusalem below them and recalling all the miracles they had witnessed, the disciples were filled with joy to welcome Jesus as their Lord and King. They began praising God in loud voices: 'Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!' Jesus riding on a donkey's colt revealed his character as King: He is humble, and he comes to bring peace. The Pharisees rejected Jesus as king. They wanted to silence the disciples. Jesus declared that even stones would cry out to recognize God's King entering God's City.


Application: Father, thank you for sending Jesus as my humble king of peace. Help me welcome him today.
One Word: Welcome Jesus as King