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Zechariah’s prophecy around the 6th century BC foretells the coming of Zion’s King.
The people of Zion should rejoice and shout in triumph, for her King is coming.
Zechariah speaks of him as righteous and victorious, yet humble, riding on a donkey.
When he comes, he will remove battle chariots from Israel and warhorses from Jerusalem.
And He will bring news of peace to the nations, and his rule will extend over all the earth.
Because of God’s covenant with the people sealed with blood, He will free Israel’s prisoners and deliver them from the waterless dungeon, the cistern-like prison of exile.
God directs that they return to Jerusalem with hope for a double restoration and double blessings for each of their troubles.
The second lesson covers the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.
As Jesus and his disciples came near Bethphage and Bethany, Jesus sent two of his disciples to fetch a colt that had never been ridden and was tied up.
It happened just as Jesus said. As they untied it, the owners asked, and they replied, “The Lord needs it.”
As per ancient customs for welcoming a king, the crowd laid their cloaks on the ground while Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a colt, marking a grand entrance.
The people praised God for all the miracles they had witnessed, rejoicing as people should when God’s salvation arrives.
They recited from a royal coronation psalm, “Blessings on the King who comes in the name of the LORD! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven.”
The Pharisees wanted Jesus to rebuke the people for such praise because they refused to acknowledge Jesus as “the Lord” or “the king.”
Jesus replied, if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.