Historically, entering a city on a donkey signified entry in peace, rather than a conquering king arriving on a horse. Doug Bookman describes the reason for Jesus entering on a donkey as the following transcription of his explanation:. That's not so. The donkey was a royal steed in the Old Testament.
The king rode on a donkey, that's very, very important. Not a horse, because then He'd have to be a conqueror, but because He was in charge here, He rode on a donkey. And remember when Absalom usurped the kingdom from his father, David, the first thing he did was to go get his royal donkey and ride through the streets of the city. When it says He comes meek and lowly, the idea is He comes with no military apparatus. He doesn't bring an army, He comes meek and lowly riding upon a donkey.
So, the donkey, I think, is the sign of His kingliness. In some countries, such as those where the Bible was written, it is a fine large animal, and the people use it for riding. Some persons mentioned in the Bible owned a great many donkeys.
Jesus embraced the poor, weak and oppressed during his time here on earth. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. Kristin M. Swenson, Ph. Roger Barrier, founder of Preach It, Teach It, is a well-known author and sought-after conference speaker.
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The value of including new generations is deeply ingrained throughout Casas to help the church move strongly right through the twenty-first century and beyond. His popular book, Listening to the Voice of God, published by Bethany House, is in its second printing and is available in Thai and Portuguese. Barrier has also written a number of journal articles and was a contributing author of The Kingdom and the Power. Roger is an avid student of astrophysics, genetics, and neuroscience, which adds to the depth of his biblical knowledge and exposition.
The Barriers have two daughters, Brianna and Bronwyn. Share via:. Subscribe to receive inspiring weekly resources from Preach It, Teach It. Given what we have learned about donkeys—that they will not work until they trust the one they work for—we would think that the colt would have balked.
But when the disciples brought the colt to Jesus, the colt immediately trusted Him and instinctively carried Him down the path into the city. Would we be surprised if he did not even need to be guided? Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war.
His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations.
Revelation , In this prophecy, as heaven opens the first thing we see is a white horse. The Bible mentions many animals that we can learn spiritual lessons from, and the donkey is one that we do not think much about in our day. When we do think about donkeys, we tend to judge them unfairly. Now that we understand them a little better, we can see that God made them part of His Word so we can understand ourselves a little better:. The Bereans "received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so" Acts This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God.
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A Misunderstood Beast Why was a donkey the chosen means of transport? The New Testament Commentary makes an interesting observation on John The ass or donkey is commonly associated with the pursuits of peace Judg ; ; 2 Sam ; ; Isa ; the horse, with warfare Ex ,19,21; Ps ; ; ; Prov ; Jer ; ; Zech ; and Rev Revelation , 15 In this prophecy, as heaven opens the first thing we see is a white horse. Now that we understand them a little better, we can see that God made them part of His Word so we can understand ourselves a little better: » Do we trust our Master and work willingly and pleasantly for Him?
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