Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday

This Sunday many are celebrating Palm Sunday. It was on this day that Jesus made His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This event is recorded in Matthew 21:1-17; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:29-40; and John 12:12-19.  It is called Palm Sunday because Jesus was welcomed by multitudes cutting down branches of palm trees and spreading them on the road that He entered into Jerusalem on, riding on a donkey.

"And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David” (Matthew 21:9), "Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord" (Mark 11:10) “Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord." (John 12:13).

First of all, this ride into Jerusalem fulfilled a prophecy in Zechariah.

“All this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying: "Tell the daughter of Zion, 'Behold, your King is coming to you, Lowly, and sitting on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a donkey.'" [Zachariah 9:9]

Second of all, when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey it fulfilled a type and shadow from when King David showed Israel that Solomon, the son of David, was the chosen King of Israel by having Solomon ride into Jerusalem on his mule. (1Kings 1:33, 1Kings 1:5-1Kings 1:46).

Thirdly, Jesus’ ride into Jerusalem fulfilled the Mosaic Law when He went into the house of God and cleansed it before Passover of "leaven" - money changers that had come to occupy it. (Thayer’s Greek Lexicon “leaven” – a metaphor of moral corruption).

"Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Loose them and bring them to Me…"

“So the disciples went and did as Jesus commanded them. They brought the donkey and the colt, laid their clothes on them, and set Him on them. And a very great multitude [that were there for upcoming Passover] spread their clothes on the road [act of homage for royalty - 2 Kings 9:13]; others cut down branches from the trees and spread them on the road." - Matthew 21:1-8q

Palm Sunday

Jesus, our Heavenly Father, King of the Universe, manifested Himself in flesh. His flesh was born of the lineage of David, fulfilling the promise that David’s offspring would sit on his throne forever.

"And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever." - 2 Samuel 7:16 KJV

Because of this prophecy, when people called Jesus, “Son of David,” they were recognizing that Jesus is the Messiah.

Isaiah prophesied of the throne of David.

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. " - Isaiah 9:6-7 KJV

Five days before Passover, as Jesus and His disciples were nearing Jerusalem, Jesus sent two disciples to a nearby village to bring Him a colt whereon yet never man sat. (Luke 19:30). There seems to be a type and shadow…Solomon, son of David, was to succeed David as King, but Adonijah tried to usurp the throne. David had Solomon ride on his mule that only David rode on to show that Solomon was the chosen King. (1Kings 1).

The disciples put their garments on the colt and Jesus sat on him. Some took their cloaks while others cut branches from palm trees and spread them on the road for Jesus as He entered the city. (“Palm Sunday”). The people shouted, Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord! (Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1–11, Luke 19:28–40, John 12:12–19). 

Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem was fulfillment of prophecy:

"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass." - Zechariah 9:9 KJV

Palm Sunday and the Sign of God’s Chosen King - 

Part One

When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on what we call Palm Sunday, He fulfilled the prophecy of Zachariah. 

""Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a donkey." - Zechariah 9:9 NKJV

Jesus not only fulfilled Zechariah’s prophesy, He also fulfilled the type and shadow of 1 Kings 1:32-47, as the son of David that is the chosen King of Israel.

Solomon, as the son of David, is a “type and shadow” of Jesus, also called the son of David. 

Jesus is called the son of David because according to the lineage of His flesh, He is a descendent of King David. God promised King David that his throne would be established forever. This would be made possible by Messiah. Thus, the Jews look for Messiah from the lineage of King David.

"And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever. According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David." - 2 Samuel 7:16-17 

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this." - Isaiah 9:6-7

Palm Sunday part 2 

When king David was on his deathbed, his older son Adonijah attempted to take over the throne of Israel, even though his other son Solomon had been chosen by God to be the next king. 

To show all of Israel that Solomon was the chosen king of Israel, David had Solomon ride into Jerusalem on his personal mule that only king David rode on. 

"And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel." - 1 Chronicles 28:5 

Bathsheba, the wife of David and mother of Solomon, spoke to David:

"And thou, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel are upon thee, that thou shouldest tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him... 

David called Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah:

“The king also said unto them, Take with you the servants of your lord, and cause Solomon my son to ride upon mine own mule, and bring him down to Gihon... 

“And Zadok the priest took an horn of oil out of the tabernacle, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, God save king Solomon. 

"And all the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth rent with the sound of them." - 1 Kings 1:20, 33, 39-40 [See 1Kings chapter one for the complete account]

This account of Solomon is a type and shadow of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on the donkey. Jesus is the promised son of David, the king of kings that brings salvation. His throne is forever, and His kingdom is forever.

To show all of Israel that Jesus is the chosen king of Israel, Jesus told his disciples to bring him a donkey that no man had ridden on. 

"And it came to pass, when He drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mountain called Olivet, that He sent two of His disciples, saying, "Go into the village opposite you, where as you enter you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat. Loose it and bring it here. "And if anyone asks you, 'Why are you loosing it?' thus you shall say to him, 'Because the Lord has need of it.' "" - Luke 19:29-31 NKJV (also Mark 11:2-3)

When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the donkey, He displayed that He is the chosen king of Israel.

"The next day a great multitude that had come to the [Passover] feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: "Hosanna! 'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!' The King of Israel!" Then Jesus, when He had found a young donkey, sat on it; as it is written (Psalm 118:26): "Fear not, daughter of Zion; Behold, your King is coming, Sitting on a donkey's colt."" - John 12:12-15 NKJV 

"Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, saying: " 'Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the LORD!' Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"" - Luke 19:37-38 NKJV

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