Matthew 21:1-22 | Mark 11:1-26 | Luke 19:29-48 | John 12:12-50

About a week before the Lord’s crucifixion, He rides into Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies (Psalm 118:26 and Zechariah 9:9).  Many Bible scholars also believe that it was on that day that Jesus fulfilled the prophecy of Daniel (9:25-26), who predicted 483 years between the decree to rebuild Jerusalem and the appearing of the Messiah.

For the second time in the Lord’s ministry, He cleanses the temple of the money changers and vendors, which He had also done at the beginning of His ministry (John 2:13-17).

Jesus begins preaching in the temple area, allowing Himself to be questioned by the Jews and the people, declaring Himself to be the Light sent into a world of darkness.  In spite of His teaching, and His miracles, many remained deaf and blind to God among them, and plotted to kill Him.