Introduction
“For prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit” (2Pet 1:21). This makes the testimonies of the Prophets about the Messiah very credible. In this piece of writing, Jesus´ entry to Jerusalem as prophesied by the Holy Prophets of God is discussed.
The Palm Sunday
Jesus´ entry to Jerusalem, referred to as Palm Sunday, was first predicted by the Prophets of God. It is written in the book of Zechariah:
“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh to thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass” (Zech 9:9).
The above prophecy was also given in the book of Psalms, where it is written, “Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD” (Psa 118:26).
This above prophecy was fulfilled in Christ Jesus. As John writes, when many people who had come for the feast of the Passover heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, they took branches of palm tree and went to meet Him as they cried out Hosanna; blessed is the King of the Jews that comes in the name of the Lord (Joh 12:12-13). It is added that Jesus when He had found a young ass, He sat on it as had already been declared by Zechariah:
“Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt. These things his disciples understood not at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written concerning him and that they had done these things to him” (Joh 12:15-16). The fulfillment of Zechariah´s prophecy has also been recorded in the books of Mark 11:9-11 and in Luke 19:32-39). The Testimony of the Prophets and the Law are trustworthy and they are sufficient to reveal Christ Jesus as the Savior of the world. The Apostle, therefore, writes: “Having, therefore, obtained help from God, I continue to this day, testifying both to small and great, saying no other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come” (Acts 26:22). Preachers should, therefore, preach nothing except that which is written in the Holy Scriptures.
Conclusion
The Prophets of God only declared that which was revealed to them by God. This explains why their prophecies and declarations did not fail. The word of God is true. It should, therefore, be trusted and depended on. Long before Christ was born, it was said that He would enter Jerusalem in a manner described above and it did happen as exactly prophesied.
Prayer: Dear Lord, may your sure word ever live in our spirits and help us to believe in your only true Son through whom we receive your salvation. In the name of Christ Jesus our Lord. AMEN!