Lucas 19

Lucas 19

Meyer - They said, The Lord hath need of him. Oh, could I hear Thee say as much of me, my blessed Lord! Here, where two ways meet, I have been standing long, waiting for a purpose worthy to fill my soul, and task the powers that are, as yet, only in the first burst of young life. Thou needest much and many in thy great redemptive work. The boat to cross the lake; the line to catch the fish; the bread and fish to feed the crowds; the baskets to gather up the fragments; the chalice to hold the wine; the dish to hold the sop; the little child to be the text for thy sermon; the clay for the blind man’s eyes; the tender women to minister of their substance; the apostles to preach thy Gospel. Canst Thou not find a niche for me also? Thou requirest undivided loyalty. — Born of the Virgin’s womb, laid in death where man’s dust had never come, Thou must have a colt on which none had ever sat. I cannot give Thee a heart which has never known another; but I profess to Thee that there is no rival now. Thou mayest have all. Thine is the Kingdom. Thou requirest patience and humility. — But these, also, Thou hast taught. I have waited patiently till this glad hour, and am quieted and humbled like a weaned child. No longer do I seek great things for myself. It is enough for me to be and do anything, if only Thou shalt be glorified. Thou requirest, perhaps, but one brief service. — To serve Thee always with increasing fervour would be my choice; but if Thou needest only one brief, glad hour of ministry, like that the good Ananias did to thy Church when he ministered to Saul, then be it so. To prepare for it, and revert to ii, would be my satisfaction in having lived. Luke 19:35 They brought it to Jesus, and they threw their coats on the colt and put Jesus on it. 2 Kings 9:13; Matthew 21:7; Mark 11:7,8; John 12:14; Galatians 4:15,16 Parallel accounts of Triumphal Entry - Mt 21:1-11; Mk 11:1-11; Lk 19:29-44, John 12:12-19 Luke 19 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Luke 19:28-44 Why You Should Follow Jesus - Steven Cole Luke 19:28-40 Jesus' Humble Coronation, Part 1 - John MacArthur Luke 19:28-44 Jesus' Humble Coronation, Part 2 - John MacArthur SADDLE UP FOR THE RIDE They brought it to Jesus, and they threw their coats (himation) on the colt (polos) and put Jesus on it (cf similar action in 2 Ki 9:13) - They did not spare the best they had (their valuable coats) for Jesus, a good lesson for all who follow the Lord! Matthew adds an interesting detail... Matthew 21:7+ - "and brought the donkey and the colt, and laid on them their garments, on which He sat." (Only Matthew gives this detail that it was the colt and his mother.) Brian Bell adds "The disciples are instructed to bring both of them, perhaps so the mom could settle the youngster down. These animals were quite expensive, and we see in Lk 19:33 ('owners") that there were at least two owners who had gone in together to buy these donkeys. In our culture today, it would be like someone coming up to a bright red convertible Porsche, opening the door, starting the car and driving away. When the owner comes running outside you would just say, “The Lord needs it.” When the disciples were sent to get a colt, Jesus was putting into place yet one more very specific prophecy about who He was. In Zechariah 9:9, which was written some five hundred years earlier. Mark 11:7-8 - "They *brought the colt to Jesus and put their coats on it; and He sat on it. And many spread their coats in the road, and others spread leafy branches which they had cut from the fields." John 12:14-15 - Jesus, finding a young donkey, sat on it; as it is written, “FEAR NOT, DAUGHTER OF ZION ( (the phrase "daughter of Zion" is an idiom for the inhabitants of Jerusalem: "people of Zion"); BEHOLD, YOUR KING IS COMING, SEATED ON A DONKEY’S COLT.” (Quoting Zech 9:9) (John 12:14-15) What the Bible Teaches - The triumphal entry into Jerusalem is not only the culmination of the journey that began at Luke 9:51+, and the fulfillment of the prophecy by Zechariah 9:9, it is one of the most important events in the life and ministry of the Lord. It is recorded in all four Gospels which is not true of His birth, temptation, transfiguration nor the Gethsemane experience. If He had not ridden on the colt in fulfillment of Zechariah's prophecy, they the nation would have had some excuse for not knowing Him. At the time of this entry He proclaimed His kingship publicly and officially (What the Bible Teaches – Luke) Coats (2440)(himation) describes a garment of any sort, but especially an outer garment. Zodhiates speaks to the importance of this coat writing that "The himation seems to have been a large piece of woolen cloth nearly square, which was wrapped around the body or fastened about the shoulders, and served also to wrap oneself in at night (Ex 22:26, 27); hence it might not be taken by a creditor, though the tunic could be (cf. Mt 5:40; Lu 6:29 [see Matt. 9:20, 21, 14:36; John 19:2; Acts 12:8])." (Borrow The Complete Word Study Dictionary: New Testament) QUESTION - Why would a king ride a donkey instead of a warhorse (Zechariah 9:9-10)? ANSWER - - Many have wondered why the king mentioned in Zechariah 9:9-10 would ride a donkey into Jerusalem rather than a warhorse. It seems an odd choice for royalty. Kings ride chargers, don’t they? In the ancient Middle Eastern world, leaders rode horses if they rode to war, but donkeys if they came in peace. First Kings 1:33 mentions Solomon riding a donkey on the day he was recognized as the new king of Israel. Other instances of leaders riding donkeys are Judges 5:10; 10:4; 12:14; and 2 Samuel 16:2. The mention of a donkey in Zechariah 9:9-10 fits the description of a king who would be “righteous and having salvation, gentle.” Rather than riding to conquer, this king would enter in peace. Zechariah 9:10 highlights this peace: “I will take away the chariots from Ephraim and the war-horses from Jerusalem, and the battle bow will be broken. He will proclaim peace to the nations. His rule will extend from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth.” Note the many details symbolic of peace: - “Take away the chariots”: an end to the main vehicle of war. - “Take away . . . the war-horses”: no need for horses used in war. - “The battle bow will be broken”: no need for bows or arrows for fighting. - “He will proclaim peace to the nations”: His message will be one of reconciliation. - “His rule shall be from sea to sea”: the King will control extended territory with no enemies of concern. Jesus fulfills this prophecy of Zechariah. The worldwide peace proclaimed by this humble King will be a fulfillment of the angels’ song in Luke 2:14: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” (NKJV). Significantly, Jacob’s blessing on his son Judah includes a reference to a donkey and a donkey’s foal (Genesis 49:11). Jesus is from the tribe of Judah. Zechariah 9:9 was fulfilled by the triumphal entry as Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the first Palm Sunday (Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19). GotQuestions.org Luke 19:36 As He was going, they were spreading their coats on the road. Parallel accounts of Triumphal Entry - Mt 21:1-11; Mk 11:1-11; Lk 19:29-44, John 12:12-19 Luke 19 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Luke 19:28-44 Why You Should Follow Jesus - Steven Cole Luke 19:28-40 Jesus' Humble Coronation, Part 1 - John MacArthur Luke 19:28-44 Jesus' Humble Coronation, Part 2 - John MacArthur ENTRY ON "PALM SUNDAY"