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have taken at least 80 volumes in
which to tell us the story.
Today's lesson is the introduction
to that week. We must consider his
entry in its light upon the whole
movement Of his life. His instruc-
tions how to secur the colt seem to
indicate his intention to provoke a
demonstration. Though often in Je-
rusalem before, this was a different
occasion, and for a different purpose.
Before he did not provoke his con-
ficts, now he courts publicity, that he
may fasten his claims upon the at
tention Of all.
Test of Faith.
I. "The Lord hath need of him."
v ~. 1t was a test of faith for these
disciples to obey the Lords command
". y, yet they did precisely what
they were commanded to do ". g..
Obedience is the supreme test of dis
cipieship, John 1874. When the dis
ciples entered the village ". - they
found the colt "whereon no man ever
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the keys to the human heart. Perhaps
this colt belonged to a disciple, hence
the willingness to let it be used for
the occasion Jesus was for the first
and only time assuming.
Many disciples are not willing to be
so explicitly and simply obedient.
This obedience is heightened when
we remember how the disciples had
followed Jesus towards Jerusalem
"amazed" and perplexed.
Those who stood by asked the very
question suggested by Jesus, v. 6 CT,
v. 8. AS these disciples cast their
garments upon the colt for Jesus to
sit upon, they proclaimed their al
legiancey to him as king.
IL "Hosanna" w. a-f1. Literelly-
save now Ps. 1888, 20. His ec-
try was characterized by a remarkable
outbreak of enthusiasm. Before this
only the disciples accepted his king
dom claims, now the multitude found
their expression of qualification. Pass
ing into the city; sitting upon the colt,
he was accompanied by their chants
Of praise. Their first word was, 'Ho-
sanna'-their last "Hosanna in the
highest" Between these they ex-
claimed, blessed is .he kingdom that
cometh, Of our father David" 1t has
been suggested thatthis hest was made
up largely 0. Galileans. an. that theirs
was an appeal TO the city to receive
the one who was coming, hence their
double blessing 20 the king and TO the
kingdom. Jesus seeins to have yield
ed his whole soul to this GLAD acclaim.
1t was q necessary part OF that dig
nifty which should properly. BE accord
ed to the Messiah on this his last
entry into the Holy City. This sug-
g~estion about the Cialileans may ex-
plain the cry uttered the last part OF
the week by the citizens Of Jerusalem,
Cruelty him." Still We feel sure
that many OF this same crowd joined
this latter cry. The use of the word
many" (v. 81 seems to indicate that
everyone Joined the acclauations OF
JOY. y The time is coming, however,
when everylknee shall bend and every
tongue confess him as lord indeed,
Phil. 2:10, II. Many today refuse to
accord him his just need OF praise,
Effect Of Psychology.
Some Of that crowd were doubtless
moved by the psychology Of the
crowd. aud their devotion wal short.
lived. 1t is not. hard to imagine the
effect this strange procession must
have produced upon the city as ii
|. moved On to the temple. Some threw
their garments upon the ground to
pave hts way. Others took palm
branches (John 1918 and strewed
them In bis path. To those of US who
Outlines feel as though we fain would
have shared that brief moment O.
glory, we should recall the fact thai
a day OF permanent triumph is com
ing in which We shall have a part
Until that glad day we may herald the
coming king and the final glorious
kingdom.
Some of the Pharisees cried ou'
against this demonstration, Luke 10;
SO, but the Master replied, IF these
should hold their peace the stone;
would Immediately cry out" Luke 10;
40. From Luke's account we see tina
Jesus did not seem to share the joy
of that day, Luke 1e:40-44. He saw
the end from the beginning, and right
ly estimated, at its true value, The
evanescent adulation of the crowd
Summary. This is a strange triumph
What al variety of emotions it mus
have aroused. Those of the disciples
the crowd, the Jewish sects, the Ro
man soldiers and citizens, and in tbs
breast Of Jesus. How different thar
the triumphal professions of Rome
Heaven also saw the events of tina
day.
The clothing cast before him speaks
of sacrifice on his behalf. The chant
ing of children's voices were a proph
ecy of his ultimate victory and tri
umph. The falling shadows of tn,
evening was a portent of the darke
cloud Of Calvary and final darkness
reserved for unbelievers.
The disciples and the multitude wer'
filed with hope. The G~alileans poure,
forth their paean of praise and exulta
ton. The, unlocking rulers of Israel
already plotting his arrest, must hay,
presented dark and sinister faces. Il
the midst of all this what OF hi
heart? Was it not filled with lone
illness? Did he not know the installer
zeal, the false hopes, the aroused IN
tipathy? Yet, he is not alone, for h
had the Father with him.