The Triumphal Entry - Mark 11: 1-11

Jesus was beginning His Jerusalem trip
now getting close to Bethphage village
He sent two disciples ahead to go there
giving them instructions for this early stage

They would find a colt tied never been ridden
untie it and bring it here to me as I've said
if someone asks why say the Lord needs it
but will afterwards send it back to its stead

So the disciples did as they were told
everything exactly to a tee even what was asked
when they answered Jesus they were let go
they returned to Jesus having done his task

As the disciples showed Jesus the colt
throwing their cloaks upon it for Jesus to sit
now as a real symbolic action of submission
they threw their cloaks on the road to be fit

Everyone now shouted Hosanna to the Messiah
as He entered Jerusalem hearing their acclaim
but a week later they would shout crucify Him
even here God's son they would cast the blame!

(The Triumphal Entry

Now when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately as you enter it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it.  If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord has need of it and will send it back here immediately.’”  And they went away and found a colt tied at a door outside in the street, and they untied it.  And some of those standing there said to them, “What are you doing, untying the colt?”  And they told them what Jesus had said, and they let them go.  And they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it, and he sat on it.  And many spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut from the fields.  And those who went before and those who followed were shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!  Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest!”
And he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple. And when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.)
Mark 11: 1-11(esv)
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Ryder Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 2:14 AM
Thanks Gordon for this topical scripture so well expressed in verse. Something I have been having a go at too. Lisle.
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April 1, 2021 at 3:54 AM
Thanks Lisle, Glad you enjoyed it and look forward to your piece. Blessings,Gordon
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March 25, 2021 at 1:23 PM
We have much to be grateful for. It truly is the greatest story ever told. Best of all it is not fictional. Thanks for sharing. Blessings Rick.
Mcconnell Avatar
March 25, 2021 at 1:28 PM
Thanks Rick, Glad you enjoyed it and indeed we should be more grateful for it. Blessings,Gordon
Ball Avatar
March 24, 2021 at 1:36 PM
Excellent write for the season Gordon. Easter is soon upon us. Praise be to the Risen Savior. God Bless my friend. JB
Mcconnell Avatar
March 24, 2021 at 3:23 PM
Thanks Judy, Glad you enjoyed this one and felt it appropriate for this Easter season. Take care and God bless you, Gordon
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March 24, 2021 at 1:30 PM
The way people abandoned Christ in his last week has always been astonishing. This is a wonderful poem to read just before Easter, Gordon. Thank you for bringing Christ's journey to life! Hugs, Carolyn
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March 24, 2021 at 3:22 PM
Thanks Carolyn, Glad you enjoyed this so much and you felt it so right approaching the passion week. Take care and God bless you , Gordon
Cunningham Avatar
March 24, 2021 at 8:46 AM
Soon that time will come when we celebrate the resurrection when he triumphed over death Well written Gordon, can't believe its been a year since last year. Hope your weather is picking up, like a summers day here but rain is forecast. Tom
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March 24, 2021 at 11:26 AM
Thanks Tom, Glad you enjoyed it, indeed the year has flashed past us! The weather here is pretty mixed, though I've been staying in due to a nasty sore throat but been better today. Take care, blessings,Gordon
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