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Jesus Enters Jerusalem on a Donkey
Since it was Passover, there were probably about 2 million people in and around Jerusalem. This crowd was composed of Jews who lived in Jerusalem and those from Galilee and the surrounding countryside. Jesus and the disciples were approaching Jerusalem from the east as they came …

The Fuitless Fig Tree
On the Monday morning following Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem He was hungry (v. 18). He saw a fig tree by the side of the road and noticed that it was covered by leaves. As he drew closer to the tree He discovered that there was no fruit on it. Figs normally came before the leaves, …

A Question About Jesus Authority
Jesus returned to the temple for the third time this week (v. 23). At the end of one of His teaching sessions the chief priests and elders challenged Jesus by what authority He was doing these things; which probably was in reference to His triumphal entry into the city. In …

The Cruel Vineyard Tenants
This parable continues to make a statement against the Jewish religious authorities. Perhaps the rulers of the Jews thought they had heard enough, but Jesus continued to give them warning in another parable. He told about a landowner (God) who planted a vineyard (Israel). He buil …