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Jesus was, unless He withdrew, always crowded by crowds. Jesus withdrew often in order to rest, to be by Himself with His disciples or to pray. “When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns.
Jul 14, 2023 · When Pilate presented Jesus and Barabbas to the people, the chief priests whipped the crowd into a frenzy, encouraging them to call for Barabbas’s release (Mark 15:11). When Pilate asked what they wanted done to Jesus, the crowd, again influenced by the chief priests, shouted, “Crucify Him!”
This event is celebrated each year by Christians on Palm Sunday. According to the Gospels, Jesus arrived in Jerusalem to celebrate Passover, entering the city riding a donkey. He was greeted by a crowd acclaiming him by waving palm branches and laying cloaks on the ground to honor him.
Mar 15, 2024 · Jesus replied, “I tell you, . . . if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out” (Luke 19:40). What did Jesus mean by this statement? Did He mean that the rocks would literally start shouting praises to the Lord?
The crowd welcomed Jesus to Jerusalem, yelling, “Hosanna.” Or at least that’s what is recorded in three out of four of our sources: Matthew, Mark, and John. Luke is an exception, recording much different shouts of praise than the other gospels.
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It must have been a dramatic sight as Jesus approached Jerusalem on a donkey (which was a sign of His humility). The Bible says that “the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices …. ‘Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!'” (Luke 19:37-38).
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That's likely why this verse begins with the word "immediately." Jesus knew He had not come to take the earthly throne of Israel at this time, so He acts quickly to send the disciples away and send the crowds home.
