Matthew 21:1-11
“And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them. All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them, And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way. And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this? And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.”

What does Matthew 21:1-11 mean?
Matthew 21:1-11 in the King James Version (KJV) recounts the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. This passage marks the beginning of the events that lead to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, which are central to the Christian faith. Let us delve into this passage to…
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Gracious Heavenly Father, As we gather before you in humble reverence, we reflect upon the magnificent passage of scripture found in Matthew 21:1-11. Your Word declares, "As they approached Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two…
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