Entering Jerusalem

Mark 11

Jesus came to a small village near Jerusalem. He told two of His disciples, "Go into that town, and near the entrance you will find a colt that has never been ridden. Untie the colt and bring it back. If anyone asks you what you are doing, tell them that the Lord needs the colt and that He will return it later."

The two did as Jesus said, and soon returned with the colt. Then the disciples laid their garments on the colt like a saddle, and Jesus sat on the colt and began to ride.

As Jesus entered Jerusalem, people lay their coats and garments across the road before Him. Others spread palm branches they had cut from the nearby trees. A joyful parade followed Jesus as He rode the young colt through Jerusalem. The celebration continued as the crowd waved and shouted praises.

"Hosanna! Hosanna!" they cried. "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!"