Monday
According to Jewish law the sacrificial lamb was to be set apart on the 10th of Nissan. The very same day Jesus arrives in Jerusalem
Mark 11: 8
And many spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut from the fields.
This was an old custom that showed or symbolized submission. Their submission was superficial at best. As long as Jesus was coming and going to meet their needs and expectations they would submit. The people wanted Jesus to come and establish His kingdom - His earthly kingdom and overthrow the Romans
Mark 11:9
And those who went before and those who followed were shouting, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
They had "salvation joy" as they got closer to Jerusalem they could feel the excitement,drama and emotion of their Savior. As long as he was coming to save them they way they wanted to be saved. They wanted earthly, political salvation now
Mark 11:10
Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest!"
All of these praises are Messianic proclamations
Luke 23:18
But they all cried out together, "Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas"--
Luke 23:21
but they kept shouting, "Crucify, crucify him!"
Mark 15:13
And they cried out again, "Crucify him."
Jesus was coming not to reign but to die
Just a few days later after the praises and shouts of joy they turn on Jesus and shout to have Him crucified. Why? Because Jesus did not do what they wanted Him to do! They wanted Him to attack the enemy and instead He attacked them and their faithlessness. When Jesus did not do what they wanted Him to do they turned on Him. Oh how things have not changed! If Jesus does not do what people want Him to do, they turn on Him. This happens today, this happens all the time. Are we shouting Hosanna or are we shouting Crucify Him???
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