In this Scripture the Chief Priest and elders were confused because they would accept the Messiah as the Son of God, they thought him to be a prophet instead. The Pharisees were believers of tradition, the kingdom here is being offered to mankind.
In parables, Jesus is constantly trying to demonstrate the differences between true faith of grace versus false faith and religion. The tree is Israel, the fig leaves is religion that has no fruits. The Pharisees are religion with false fruits, constant with their rejection of Jesus. Regarding verse 43, many theologians believe the kingdom of God taken from Israel and given to a nation bringing forth fruit is America. As for verse 21 again, Jesus is denouncing religion encouraging his disciples and other believers that with true faith that Jesus has brought with him. That even when believers are up against false beliefs (religion), believers with biblical truth will be able to overcome obstacles (mountains) to do the work (missionary) of true believers, which is soul winning 1 Thessalonians 2:19.
@Elizabeth lee,
On Matthew 21:5-7, when a person is reading and studying book of Matthew, there are guidelines to remember.
1. Matthew is a New Testament book, but it is a transitional book between Old and New Testament. Matthew is mainly written doctrinally to Jews and contains a lot of typology which are pictures of biblical truths for the kingdom that Jesus was wanting to bring in, but we know that the Jews rejected him as their Messiah ( John 1:11-14), anointed one of God. The religion of the Jews has many customs and this is one of these customs. The anointed incoming kings was to ride on a mule/colt as part of the ceremony to be crowned king ( I Kings 1:33-38, Zechariah 9:9). The ass/colt also represents a person who has not been broken, saved Luke 19:35. Jesus is not only a prophet, priest, and incoming king, but our savior as well.
2. When reading the gospels, remember that before Jesus said it is finished on the cross, they were still under the law and then it is transitional into the church age or age of grace.
Hi Betty, You are right. Jesus could have travelled like light but He chose not to. To the King Of Kings riding upon an ass was a lesson in humility. Jesus took the form of human likeness upon Himself in order to die for us but before doing so, demonstrate to the angels and the being of the other university that we human being can live a righteous life IF we abide in Him, just as Jesus abides in GOD. The power given Him by God was not to be use to gratify Himself rather it was to be used to the glory of God, relieve the suffering of mankind and to teach us the power of humility. In other words His powers and capabilities were not for self exaltation or to ease his own pain. Compare the lifestyle of Jesus to the church officials when He lived on earth; you will see the difference. God Bless you.
What a mighty God is JESUS the healer of all sickness, both spiritual and physical. Matthew 21 verse 14 reads ; And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them. After that JESUS gave us the power to do more powerful things, even more than what He did. Let me tell you what this man JESUS did for me and my family. My Brother�s son named Elikem Ayi Sittie was attacked by mysterious sickness for over 2 years, of which doctors did all but they could not solve the situation and can�t even tell what sickness was it. At a point in time some doctors said they suspected cancer. When we call upon the name of JESUS, the mighty Healer to heal our son, He did just that for us, and today the boy Elikem is doing very good to the Glory to God. Thank you JESUS. Thank you for the CROSS. The Renner & Sittie families in Ghana will always remain grateful to you JESUS.
The law of math will disappear from the consciousness of those who willfully fail to use it productively, and will be revealed to those who are ready to use it to advance mankind.
To BETTY. Your question is referring to the complex of verses Mt 21:25-32. Jesus is criticising the way of thinking that Pharisees have. In the first place it is the criticism of the hesitation on the obvious God's messages. You are right. The parable is a bit confusing, but when you read it as a part of the whole passage the picture becomes more clear. Everything I said is only my opinion, and I hope I did some help.
GOD BLESS US
this verse.especially verse 2 let us know that the donkey which Jesus talk about is represent a human that need a deeply deliverance from any evil posses
Jesus answered and said if you have strong faith in him and no doubt. You can perform the miracle with the fig tree. Lifted up to the mountain and cast down to the sea, it will come to pass.
I beleive what I read, and I know without any doubt He is the one who gives me my inspiration. One who is born from above holds to the knowledge of Christ and is spirit filled will pray in accordance to God's will. I wish I had time and space to tell you all the things Christ has done in my life. I pray and know that I am a child of GOD. Oh to the many souls that are led each day to believe that just the thought of believing in Christ get them to heaven. I pray that they will find out they have to make him there lord. What ever a person life is in line with is there belief.
verse 5-SION is greek for ZION, I love to study the BIBLE. Verse 12 reminds me that there are still Pharisees out there today. My pastor was in the singing minstery for about 30 years. After singing with a well known group, he was invited on their bus. He was offered a beer as all the group took one each. He said no never. The lead singer pulled a wad of cash out of this pants pocket and told my pastor that this is what it is all about. Later the truth came out and the popular group went all country-how sad.
On Matthew 21:5-7, when a person is reading and studying book of Matthew, there are guidelines to remember.
1. Matthew is a New Testament book, but it is a transitional book between Old and New Testament. Matthew is mainly written doctrinally to Jews and contains a lot of typology which are pictures of biblical truths for the kingdom that Jesus was wanting to bring in, but we know that the Jews rejected him as their Messiah ( John 1:11-14), anointed one of God. The religion of the Jews has many customs and this is one of these customs. The anointed incoming kings was to ride on a mule/colt as part of the ceremony to be crowned king ( I Kings 1:33-38, Zechariah 9:9). The ass/colt also represents a person who has not been broken, saved Luke 19:35. Jesus is not only a prophet, priest, and incoming king, but our savior as well.
2. When reading the gospels, remember that before Jesus said it is finished on the cross, they were still under the law and then it is transitional into the church age or age of grace.
WHY DO GOD NEED ANIMAL FOR TRANSPORT same as normal human being needed why cant he just travel like a light
Please help me to understand
GOD BLESS US