The Triumphal Entry from 4 Unique Perspectives

Jewish people thought the triumphal entry into Jerusalem would save them from Roman rule. Jesus came as King to die for our sins!

Instead, He came as King to die for our sins and reign in our hearts!

Each of the writers of the four Gospels approaches the life and ministry of Jesus differently.

Each book is written by the Holy Spirit and the man who penned it wove their testimony of the events from a unique perspective as an eyewitness of the triumphal entry.

You might want to get out a concordance to help you understand anything you want to know more about.

You might enjoy slowing down and creating journaling art pictures to worship Jesus, your Risen King!

Remember, you are a daughter of the King! Do you know the answer to this question?

It’s helpful to have all four passages of the triumphal entry together so we can read them one after the other.

He has shown you, O man, what is good: And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God! Micah 6:8

4 Gospels Share About the Triumphal Entry

Have you ever read the accounts of the Triumphal Entry in each of the four gospels? I know you’ll find it interesting, especially because each unique perspective is covered in a video.

Watching each of these four videos will prepare your heart for Easter. You probably don’t have the time to do an in-depth study. That’s why I created each video. They are short and to the point and can be watched while you fold laundry or prepare supper for your family.

Watch each short video and share one ‘takeaway’ you got out of it.

Read Matthew 21:1-11

Let’s sit down together and have a conversation that will help you draw closer to Jesus as you prepare your heart for Easter.

As followers of Christ, we know that Easter is not just about colorful eggs and chocolate bunnies. It’s a time to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made for us on the cross.

As we enter into the season of Easter, it’s important to take intentional steps toward growing in our faith and deepening our relationship with God. One way to do this is by setting aside time each day for prayer and reflection.

But how do we go about praying?

What should we say or ask for?

These are common questions that many Christians struggle with. The truth is, there is no formula or right way to pray.

Prayer is simply communicating with God from your heart.

Join me as we talk about each of 4 unique perspective on the Triumphal Entry.

Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, ² 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.³ And if anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord has need of them,’ and immediately he will send them.”

⁴ All this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying:

⁵ “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.’ ”

⁶ So the disciples went and did as Jesus commanded them. ⁷ They brought the donkey and the colt, laid their clothes on them, and set Him on them. ⁸ And a very great multitude spread their clothes on the road; others cut down branches from the trees and spread them on the road. ⁹ Then the multitudes who went before and those who followed cried out, saying:

“Hosanna to the Son of David!
‘BlessedisHe who comes in the name of the Lord!’
Hosanna in the highest!”

¹⁰ And when He had come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, “Who is this?”

¹¹ So the multitudes said, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee.”

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. . . is an easy way to prepare your heart for Easter!

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Spending time each day for two weeks before Easter is the best way to do this!

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Watch: Matthew’s Perspective on the Triumphal Entry

Read Mark 11:1-11

Now when they drew near Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples; ² and He said to them, “Go into the village opposite you; and as soon as you have entered it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has sat. Loose it and bring it.³ And if anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord has need of it,’ and immediately he will send it here.”

⁴ So they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door outside on the street, and they loosed it. ⁵ But some of those who stood there said to them, “What are you doing, loosing the colt?”

⁶ And they spoke to them just as Jesus had commanded. So they let them go. ⁷ Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their clothes on it, and He sat on it. ⁸ And many spread their clothes on the road, and others cut down leafy branches from the trees and spread them on the road. ⁹ Then those who went before and those who followed cried out, saying:

¹¹ And Jesus went into Jerusalem and into the temple. So when He had looked around at all things, as the hour was already late, He went out to Bethany with the twelve.

Watch: Mark’s Perspective on the Triumphal Entry

Read Luke 19:28-44

When He had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. ²⁹ 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, ³⁰ 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.³¹ And if anyone asks you, ‘Why are you loosing it?’ thus you shall say to him, ‘Because the Lord has need of it.’ ”

³² So those who were sent went their way and found it just as He had said to them. ³³ But as they were loosing the colt, the owners of it said to them, “Why are you loosing the colt?”

³⁴ And they said, “The Lord has need of him.” ³⁵ Then they brought him to Jesus. And they threw their own clothes on the colt, and they set Jesus on him. ³⁶ And as He went, many spread their clothes on the road.

³⁷ 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, ³⁸ saying:

“ ‘Blessedisthe King who comes in the name of the Lord!’
Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

³⁹ And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.”

⁴⁰ But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if these should keep silent,the stones would immediately cry out.”

Jesus Weeps over Jerusalem

⁴¹ Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, ⁴² saying, “If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.⁴³ For days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment around you, surround you and close you in on every side,⁴⁴ and level you, and your children within you, to the ground; andthey will not leave in you one stone upon another, because you did not know the time of your visitation.”

Watch: Luke’s Perspective on the Triumphal Entry

Read John 12:12-19

¹² The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, ¹³ took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out:

“Hosanna!
‘BlessedisHe who comes in the name of the Lord!’
The King of Israel!”

¹⁴ Then Jesus, when He had found a young donkey, sat on it; as it is written:

¹⁵ “Fear not, daughter of Zion;
Behold, your King is coming,
Sitting on a donkey’s colt.”

¹⁶ His disciples did not understand these things at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written about Him and that they had done these things to Him.

¹⁷ Therefore the people, who were with Him when He called Lazarus out of his tomb and raised him from the dead, bore witness. ¹⁸ For this reason the people also met Him, because they heard that He had done this sign. ¹⁹ The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, “You see that you are accomplishing nothing. Look, the world has gone after Him!”

Watch: John’s Perspective on the Triumphal Entry

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Each year I read and journal about these passages leading up to Easter. They help to prepare my heart and re-familiarize myself with the story of the cross.

It will help you prepare your heart to worship Jesus on Resurrection Sunday!

How do the accounts in the four Gospels speak to your heart? Did you see any details that I missed?

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Jesus to be King of our hearts and die on the cross for our sins. He did not come to be a militant King to overthrow the Roman Empire that was ruling over Israel.

Many of the Jewish people were disappointed and in one week went from crying “Hosannah” to crying out “Crucify Him, crucify Him!”

What do you think?