summary of Matthew chapter 21
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Matthew 21 describes Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem and the Pharisees displeasure with him. In the verse, Jesus speaks another parable to the people and retires to the city of Bethany.
Jesus Arrives in Jerusalem
When Jesus drew near to Jerusalem, he sent two of his disciples ahead to fetch a donkey and a colt from the neighboring village. When the people asked why they were taking the animals, the disciples responded that the Lord had need of them, so the people let them go.
When they brought the animals back to Jesus, they covered them with their clothes. Likewise, many people laid their robes and branches on the ground leading to the city, blessing the son of David.
Afteentering the city, its inhabitants asked who it was that came in such a manner. The multitudes that had followed answered that he was Jesus of Nazareth.
Jesus Enters the Temple
Jesus went into Jerusalem and found the temple. When he entered it, he became angry and removed all the people who sold and bought in the temple. He overturned the tables and seats and rebuked the people, saying that the temple was a house of prayer, not a den for thieves.
Many people came to Jesus in the temple and he healed the sick and taught the word of God. However, when the Pharisees saw what he had done, they became very displeased with him. They tempted him, asking why he did not reprimand the people for calling him the son of David. Jesus responded by asking them if they had never read that truth comes out of the mouths of children. After conversing with the Pharisees, Jesus left the temple and went to Bethany to lodge for the night.