Luke’s Gospel: Hosanna!
Somehow the sight of Jesus riding a young donkey toward and through the gates of the ancient City of David excited the dormant hope for a Deliverer.
Somehow the sight of Jesus riding a young donkey toward and through the gates of the ancient City of David excited the dormant hope for a Deliverer.
Everything about Jesus was offensive to religious pride. He was unimpressive. There was nothing in his appearance to attract people to him.
He would need an animal to ride to lift Himself above the throng and keep the procession from descending into chaos.