The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-30
THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL LESSON
May 1, 1sos-Matthew XXI, Gle.

Jesus left the hospitable villa of His friends to
Join the pilgrim caravan on its way to the fes-
tivities of the Passover week. He enthusi-
astically welcomed. These Galean travellers had
local pride in the woodworking prophet of
Nazareth. They felt it to be honor to be His
escort to Jerusalem.
Jesus sent two of His disciples ahead to bring
the beast which He should ride. They would
find it tethered at a certain point. Mention OF
His name and need would be all that was neces-
sary to secure it. This comparatively insignif-
cant incident, the request for the beast in the
well-known name of the Nazarene. hastily
ported from mouth to mouth along the crowded
thoroughfare, would serve notice Gas it was de-
signed to do) of Jesus approach. Up from a
thousand pilgrims booths the slopes of Olivet
came eager throng. out from the city gate
came pouring ever-augmentng multitude Of
those who were only awaiting signal of Jesus
approach.
Jesus was mounted now, and so In plain view
OF the largest possible number. He rode beast
considered appropriate for a sacred function
one never ridden before. AS only an OK that had
never worn the yoke was esteemed fit for the
altar. this foal that had never been saddled
was meet for the Masters
Such a transport of admiring loyalty seized
that mighty throng made all former ehulli-
tions faint in comparison. The palm trees
stripped to provide the emblems Of victory.
Ten thousand abbas were proffered to carpet the
highway with. itter-a mattress of twigs and
green grass-was formed SO that the Kings beast
might tread softly beneath Him.
And now the multitude bursts forth in a noble
psalm of welcome the rear guard responding
antphonaly to the van.
The first glimpse of the city is the signal for
salvo Of joy and praise. David's city is called to
welcome DavidS Son. When from the crest of
feet, they raised such Shout that it penetrated
to the star-chamber of the Sanhedrim and keyed
rulers Of Israel they exclaimed, eliminating
each other: Perceive ye how We prevail nothing?
The crowd looked and shouted. Jesus looked
and wept. His patriotic heart is stirred as He
knows not the things which belong to her peace.
Some forward Pharisee, with ominous glance
this demonstration But Jesus puts the seal Of
His approval upon this festal spectacle. in the
tongues to welcome If the people did not.
So the Messenger of Malachi came suddenly
abide the day Of His coming. He calmly looked
about as the divine proprietor of ALL But His
to the dross and filth of the ecclesiastical estab
lishment
MOSAIC FROM COMMENTARIES.
Did as Jesus commanded: 1t appears from Mark
and Luke that the incidents connected with the
loosing of the ass were all as Jesus had said
Owen
Great multitude: So great were the crowds that
they forced from His enemies the exclamation:
Behold. the world has gone after Him.
Sadler.
striking instance which took place in Bethlehem
under his own eye, when the people threw their
garments under the feet of the English consul,
whose aid they were MISREPRESENTATION.
Branches from the trees: GarandS were Strewn
in Washingtons path by his admiring country
men.-Ibid
Blessed: It was a mere outburst Of provincial
joy. the exultaton Of poor Galileans and despised
dscples.-FarTar.
Hosanna: Lord save u.s." was solemn word
in frequent use among the Jews.-Wesley.
Prophet of Nazareth: Our Lords deeds Of pub
zeal royal entry. lie must perform symbolical
act of supreme priesthood. -Whedon.
Went into the temple: He used holy violence
mot moral only. but physical-agatpst those
who thus polluted His Fathers house.-Sadler.
THE TEACHERS CULVER.
The triumphal entry not a passing
incident or accident of Jesus approach. 1t was a
very large event.
Jesus deliberately planned this entry and made
it effective possible. He not captured
by the multitude; He captured It, and used it
for His purpose. The orderly precision of all His
movements indicates this. 1.-The royal entry was
an integral part of the history of Christ. which
would not be complete nor thoroughly consistent
without it,"
He openly came to His own The issue was
pressed. They must now accept reject. The
test not made in any dark corner either
Nothing could have been more conspicuous.
Was 1t mere coincidence that the Lamb of God
came TO Jerusalem on the very day on which the
paschal lamb was selected and set aside for
ing joy Of the people also marked Him as fit and
worthy.
OF contrast IT presents to all other ''trumphs'
the world is familiar with Weakness of victor
spoils-a triumph accorded not by chiefs of church
state, but by common people. Yet
liar ' speetace Was ever frausht With such sg-
nihcance to- the whole race.