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Jesus rides into Jerusalem

Crowds welcome Jesus as He rides on a donkey.
Story also available on our translated website: German
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The feast of Passover is approaching. Crowds of people travel to Jerusalem. They will bring sacrifices to the temple… – Slide 1
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Jesus has sent two of His disciples ahead to fetch a colt (the foal of a donkey) to ride. The owner of the animals agrees to Jesus using it. The disciples throw coats on the donkey and Jesus rides toward the city, despite the threat of those plotting to kill Him. – Slide 2
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Many people spread their cloaks or palm branches on the ground for Jesus to ride over while others wave palm leaves. The people cheer Jesus and shout ‘Hosanna!’ (which means ‘Save’). – Slide 3
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They shout, ‘Long live He who comes in God’s name!’ <br/>Others exclaim, ‘Hosanna in the highest heaven!’ <br/>‘The King of Israel’ – Slide 4
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As Jesus overlooks the city from the Mount of Olives he weeps saying, ‘Jerusalem, if you just knew how to receive peace, but you don’t want to.’ – Slide 5
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The religious leaders are alarmed, ‘The whole world is following after him.’ – Slide 6
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They tell Jesus disciples to stop shouting. – Slide 7
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Jesus answers, ‘If these people become silent, the stones will cry out!’ – Slide 8
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