NT Lesson 12

The triumphal entry was one of the greatest moments in the life of Jesus. Riding into Jerusalem on a donkey amidst shouts of “Hosannas!” and royal proclamations, it seemed like Jesus was going to finally fulfill the role of the Messiah and overthrow the enemies of the people. At last Jesus would use His powers against the Roman oppressors. Yet if these were the expectations of the crowd they were bitterly disappointed a few days later. For Jesus had indeed come to defeat the enemies of His people, but He would do so through suffering rather than the sword. Misunderstanding Jesus’ mission, the crowd’s shout of “Hosanna!” would change to “Crucify him!” a few days later. In this lecture, Dr. Sproul discusses the triumphal entry.