READ: Genesis 1:26; Psalm 8:4-8
What was an ‘oddity’ concerning the animal Jesus rode in the triumphal entry? Why would the foal of a donkey have been a hard animal to ride (think rodeo with bucking broncos)? Did the donkey kick up his heels and send Jesus flying? Based on our passages today, why not? Today put yourself, especially your ‘wild side’ under the authority of Jesus.
READ: 1 Kings 1:33; Zechariah 9:9-10; Revelation 19:11-16
There are two kinds of ways for a king to ride into a capital? What are they? Jesus came into Jerusalem before He was crucified riding which kind of animal? This signifies that He is a servant bringing peace. Are you at peace with God today? Spend time reflecting on how His death on a cross would bring you eternal peace. When He returns at the end of the age, what will He be riding? Will He be coming a second time to die on a cross again? If not, what is His purpose of returning? It is not good to be on that side of King Jesus. Today, make sure of your relationship with the Prince of Peace.
Wednesday, April 13: Matthew 21.1-7
As Jesus entered into Jerusalem on a donkey, what were people shouting? Hosanna means Praise God! Glory to God! Make way!! The King is coming!!! What sort of king were the people looking for, considering that they were under the thumb of the Roman government? From your understanding of Jesus’ story, was He coming as a military leader to take over Jerusalem? What sort of leader was He? Today, thank Jesus for being a suffering servant King.