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As Jesus approached Jerusalem, He entered riding a donkey, fulfilling prophecy and declaring Himself the humble King (21:1–11; Zechariah 9:9). The crowds shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” and spread cloaks and branches before Him. Once inside the city, Jesus cleansed the temple, driving out merchants who were turning God’s house into a den of robbers (21:12–13; Isaiah 56:7; Jeremiah 7:11). He healed the blind and lame, welcomed the praises of children, and spent the night in Bethany (21:14–17). The next day, Jesus cursed a fruitless fig tree, teaching His disciples about faith-filled prayer (21:18–22). When the chief priests challenged His authority, He exposed their hypocrisy with a question about John the Baptist, which they refused to answer (21:23–27).
Jesus told two parables against the religious leaders. In the first, two sons illustrate that true obedience is shown in action, not empty promises (21:28–32). In the second, wicked tenants kill the landowner’s servants and son, picturing Israel’s rejection of God’s prophets and His own Son (21:33–41). Jesus warned that the kingdom would be taken from them and given to those producing its fruit (21:42–44; Psalm 118:22–23). Realizing the parables were about them, the leaders wanted to arrest Him, but they feared the crowds (21:45–46).
🌀 Reflection: How can your life bear the kind of fruit that shows you belong to God’s kingdom (21:43)? True obedience is more than saying “yes” to God—it is following through with faithful action.
💬 Mission Challenge: Encourage someone today by pointing them to Jesus as the true King—share how He has changed your life.
Just Keith Harris 
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