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Luke presents Jesus as totally aware that He would be rejected by the people, and that destruction lay
ahead for Christ’s followers. Such destruction tragically occurred at the hands of the Roman General
Titus who destroyed Jerusalem and many of its people in 70 A.D.

The amazing thing to contemplate is that these same people who were crying out “Hosanna” in less than
a week would be crying out for Jesus’ crucifixion. The Aramaic meaning of Hosanna is “to save or
rescue.” The people were looking for a political resolution to Roman rule, and when Jesus failed to
provide that, they rejected Him as their Messiah.

Due to overcrowding in the city, perhaps, Jesus and the disciples stayed with their friends in Bethany
just a 40-minute walk to the east of Jerusalem.

The Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem

12.4 Let’s Practice…

1. What did Jesus tell his disciples the third time on the journey to Jerusalem?

2. What views did most Jews share concerning the coming Messiah?

3. What did Bartimaeus say that demonstrated he had Faith in Jesus as Messiah?

4. Why did Jesus on numerous occasions ask the person whom He had healed not to tell anyone about
His identity?

5. On what date did Jesus enter Jerusalem (triumphal entry)?

6. On what date did Daniel prophecy that the Messiah would be revealed?

7. Why to scholars believe Jesus’ ministry lasted only three years?

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