The Gospel Project
Servant to King UNIT 27: TRUTH of HIS KINGDOM 15 NOV 26
LUKE 19:28 The final week of Jesus' ministry begins with His entry into Jerusalem on Sunday in 30 A.D. Dr. Herschel H. Hobbs in his Studying Life and Work Lessons, January-March 1981, page 110 wrote “As we combine the accounts of the Gospels we learn that Jesus arrived at Bethany on Friday, one week before his death (see John 12:1). On Sunday he made his entry into Jerusalem (see Luke 19:24-44; see also Matt. 21:1-11, 14-17; Mark 11:1-11; John 12:1-19).” Dr. Herschel H. Hobbs in his book an exposition of the gospel of Luke, Baker Book House, 1966, page 278 wrote “Actually it was His final challenge to the city as He presented Himself as the King of Peace. Either the city would receive Him or it must reject Him. The time of a showdown had come. Why did He choose the Passover season for such a challenge? Because at this time He would find the city crowed with Jews both from within and from without Palestine…. This was no impulsive act on Jesus’ part. For it shows deliberate preparation.”
LUKE 19:29-34 Bethany is on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives, and according to Origen, Bethphage, which is not otherwise mentioned in the New Testament, is between Jerusalem and Bethany, separated from Bethany only by a ravine.
LUKE 19:35 The Apostles placed some of their clothing on the donkey.
LUKE 19:36 This is a royal honor bestowed on Jesus (2 Kings 9:13) by the people. But Jesus was not coming as the people thought. See verse 38 on what the people thought. I can see Jesus being sad, [note verse 41] knowing how they are really greeting him. THIS IS NOT A ROYAL ENTRY FROM THE PEOPLE. Jesus is forcing it from God’s side to get them to make a decision on the Truth about Jesus.
LUKE 19:37 (Luke 19:37 RSV) "As he was now drawing near, at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen," It is praise that is not acceptable. It is a repeat of (John 6:15 RSV) "Perceiving then that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, Jesus withdrew again to the mountain by himself." But this time they were not trying to use force. Dr. Hobbs, Luke, page 279 “It was a joyous occasion indeed as the people, despite the parable of the pounds, expected the immediate establishment of the kingdom.” The people expected a physical kingdom to happen this very day.
LUKE 19:38 Dr. Hobbs, Life and Work, page 112 “When Jesus began his ride toward Jerusalem the people sensed that he was going into the city publicly to declare his messiahship and/or kingship. Summers (p. 234) calls attention to Solomon having ridden into Jerusalem on a mule to assume his role as king of Israel (see 1 Kings 1:32-30). Through Jesus rode on an even humbles beast, probably the people recalled Solomon’s acts. So here was the Son of David doing likewise.” But to the people Jesus was not the Son but the son. Dr. Hobbs continued “Therefore, the people began to utter messianic cries. Of course, their concept of the messiah was that of a political-military nature, quite different from Jesus’ true role.” They weren’t alone in thing this. All Twelve Apostles thought the very same thing, except they knew somewhat of Jesus’ divinity. Note in verse 37 “praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen.” They believed they had a messiah who had and would use God’s power to defeat Rome and enable the Jews to dominate the world. One of the most enthused of the people this day must have been the Zealot Judas the Apostle. Later when Judas found out Jesus was not going to be a political-military messiah; he had a short mental breakdown and betrayed Jesus to the Jews. But on this day, he was a happy man indeed.
LUKE 19:39-40 Some Pharisees were within the people. They said for Jesus to stopped this [to them] silly talk. If men will not recognize the significance of this day, the rocks will find a voice to praise Jesus (Hab. 2:11). But only a few of these disciples (people) were real saved followers. Yet the words they said were true, even if they didn’t know their real meaning. But when time ends, even the lost will acknowledge God as whom he is.
LUKE 19:41 Dr. Hobbs, page 112 “It was probably early morning as this shouting procession reached the crest of the Mount of Olives. So that Jesus looked across to the city of Jerusalem, not as wood and stone but as a people…. And he knew that he would once again be fully and finally rejected by the leaders and, though their influence, by the masses of the people.” Including the majority of those of was praising him at this very moment. Dr. Hobbs continued “We can understand, therefore, that when Jesus drew near, “seeing the city he wept over it” (literal rendering). “Wept” is what Robertson (Word Pictures, p. 246) calls an ingressive aorist form. This verb was used to describe “the heartbroken sobbing of people at a funeral (see 7:13, 32; 8:52)” (Tolbert, BBC, IX, 151). Soon these very people over whom Jesus burst into tears would see him die. But what they did not realize was that it would be their funeral. Thus Jesus wept as a sorrowing loved one over a dying city and nation.” Jesus knew the vast majority were sending themselves to Hell because they rejected him as the Suffering Servant Spiritual Salvation Messiah. And soon Jesus would say just that. (Mat 23:37-39 RSV) ""O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, killing the prophets and stoning those who are sent to you! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you would not! {38} Behold, your house is forsaken and desolate. {39} For I tell you, you will not see me again, until you say, 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.'"" Note carefully “you would not.” The people had all the information necessary to become saved through Jesus. Also not “until you say, 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” This means Acts 20:21 and not the unknowing without faith words they were using in verse 38.
LUKE 19:42 Dr. Hobbs pages 112-113 “Note the added emphasis in “even thou.” This day the “Prince of Peace” came to offer peace to them. Literally, “the things that make for peace.” But they did not recognize him. Already the things giving them peace were hidden from willfully blinded eyes. The irony is that “Jerusalem” means mount [foundation] of peace.”” God did not do the blinding. They did it to themselves by becoming so lost and far away from God that Jesus said some of the strongest language usage he ever used: (Mat 23:16-22 RSV) ""Woe to you, blind guides, who say, 'If any one swears by the temple, it is nothing; but if any one swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.' {17} You blind fools! For which is greater, the gold or the temple that has made the gold sacred? {18} And you say, 'If any one swears by the altar, it is nothing; but if any one swears by the gift that is on the altar, he is bound by his oath.' {19} You blind men! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that makes the gift sacred? {20} So he who swears by the altar, swears by it and by everything on it; {21} and he who swears by the temple, swears by it and by him who dwells in it; {22} and he who swears by heaven, swears by the throne of God and by him who sits upon it." Dr. Hobbs page 113 “The tragedy was that Israel as a nation had been redeemed from bondage to become a free people. This was what the Passover commemorated. Even as Jesus offered himself as the “Prince of Peace.” the Jews had a flaming passion for political freedom and peace. But these were far different from real freedom, true peace, which Jesus offered.” So for looking for political freedom, they rejected the basis that was far more valuable. (Mat 6:19-21 RSV) ""Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, {20} but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. {21} For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." (Mat 7:2 RSV) "For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get."
LUKE 19:43-44 "The time of your visitation" means the time in which God comes to bring salvation and blessing. Jerusalem does not recognize Jesus in their source of salvation and blessing. It is impossible for God to save any person who rejects Jesus as Lord and Savior. Dr. Hobbs, page 113 “Verses 43-44 are a description of the siege of Jerusalem by the Romans and its fall in 70 A.D. ,,, On other occasions Jesus prophesied the same destruction of the city (see Matt. 24:2; Mark 13:2; Luke 21:6). In Matthew 24:34 he even prophesied the date for the fall of Jerusalem. Speaking of A.D. 30, one generation of forty years would be A.D. 70.” Rome crushed Jerusalem in 70 A.D. and destroyed the Temple. Remember (Mat 23:37-39 RSV) ""O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, killing the prophets and stoning those who are sent to you! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you would not! {38} Behold, your house is forsaken and desolate. {39} For I tell you, you will not see me again, until you say, 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.'"" Until the Jews (as individuals, not as a nation) turns to Jesus, they will have NO other way of salvation. There has never existed a special salvation path for Jews. Peter knew that well when he said (Acts 15:11 RSV) "But we [Jews] believe that we [Jews] shall be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they [Gentiles] will."" And (Heb 11:40 RSV) "since God had foreseen something better for us [Christians], that apart from us [Christians], they [Jews], should not be made perfect [be saved]."
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