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Jesus, The Son of God. A Chronological and Geographical Study of the Life of Christ. Part XI. Geographic review:. Time frame:. Current events:. Jesus makes His final entrance into Jerusalem for the feast of Passover.
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Jesus, The Son of God A Chronological and Geographical Study of the Life of Christ Part XI
Jesus makes His final entrance into Jerusalem for the feast of Passover • Five days before the Passover feast, Jesus enters into Jerusalem (this study shall examine these five days) (Jn. 12:1, 12). • Traveling Southwestward from Bethany Jesus approached Jerusalem (Lk. 19:41-44). • The triumphal entry into the city of David (John 12:12-19). • Jesus immediately exposes the errors of the people by cleansing the temple again (Mk. 11:15ff.). • Jesus preaches on His purpose and mission (Jn. 12:27-40)
Jesus’ authority challenged • Luke 20:1-8; Matt. 21:23-27; Mk. 11:27-33 • Authority (exousia) = “power or authority to do a thing… power over, license in a thing” (LS 276). • “The power to command, enforce laws, exact obedience; determine, or judge” (AHD 142). • Consider Matt. 16:17 • I Jn. 3:10 / Gal. 1:11-12 • I Jn. 4:6 • A practice done without the authority of God is called sin (Col. 3:17; I Jn. 3:4).
Parables preached in the temple while awaiting the Passover Feast • Parable of the two sons (Matt. 21:28-32) • Parable of the vineyard (Matt. 21:33-46) • Parable of the great supper (Matt. 22:1-14) • Parable of the ten virgins (Matt. 25:1-13) • Parable of the talents (Matt. 25:14-30)
Sermons and discussions during this time: • Sadducees question Jesus on the resurrection of the dead (Matt. 22:23-33). • The Pharisees put Jesus to the test (Matt. 22:34-40). • Jesus the master teacher (Matt. 22:41-46). • Jesus pronounces 7 woes upon the scribes and Pharisees in the hearing of the multitudes (Matt. 23:1-39). • Jesus calls the sinful people names (Matt. 23:33). • Jesus predicts the fall of Jerusalem and His second coming (Matt. 24:1-51).
Conclusion: • The Passover Feast has now arrived (Matt. 26:1). • No miracles are recorded in this section of our study; His previous signs had no effect on many (cf. Jn. 12:37). • The Lord’s popularity continues to be high as multitudes give Him an ear at the temple (cf. Matt. 22:33; 23:1; Lk. 19:47-48). • Jesus continues to expose sin and call the names of the enemies of truth (Matt. 23:1ff). • Jesus continues to reveal his identity (Jn. 14:8-9). • Jesus continues to experience hostility (Lk. 19:47;Jn. 12:19). • Tension continues to mount as the cross is very near.