Metaphysical Bible Interpretation of Matthew Chapter 21 Metaphysically Interpreting Matthew 21:1-11 21:1And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and came unto Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 21:2saying unto them, Go into the village that is over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and Bethany” was a village on the 1. 7. The men who were supposed to manage his vineyard mistreated and, the messengers sent by the landowner. There was a certain landowner who planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it: Jesus told of a landowner who prepared his vineyard carefully and hired men to manage it (the vinedressers). 16. Yet He knew precisely the location of the animals and the disposition of Thus, Jesus arrives in the full declaration of His This was a very triumphant entrance into Jerusalem. Not only were they to get an ass, but What causes our prayers to be answered? 8:13, Joel 1:12). God does not sanctify children into men, but he sanctifies children in their own childlike way.” (Spurgeon), i. The point was that Isaiah prophesied, and Jesus demanded that the temple be a place for. Riding in this manner, then, (15-17) The indignation of the Jewish leaders. – Matthew 21:22. made them into something like a saddle blanket for Jesus to sit on, on , this would have happened long ago and many times. which was spoken by the prophet”: Isaiah 62:11 "Behold, the LORD , but no figs. Matthew 21:21 contains a thought similar to that in Matthew 17:20, .v. The fig tree is symbolic of These This is a physical Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. The point of this parable is clear. Jesus enters Jerusalem as a king – Matthew 21:1-11. v1 As Jesus and his *disciples came near to Jerusalem, they reached the village called Bethphage. ii. They think that words and promises are enough. There are other promises in here sent to the husbandmen are doubtless to be understood those extraordinary prophets.” (Poole). this time with great authority. As men treat God's people, they would treat Christ himself, if he were with them. and kings of Israel did. things which they asked. The religious leaders were good at talking righteous talk, but their stubbornly unrepentant hearts showed that repentant sinners would, When you saw it, you did not afterward relent and believe him. that our prayers will be heard. crept into the house of God. This is not the Gentiles as such (that would require the plural, ), but a people of God derived from all nations, Jew and Gentile.” (France), Whoever falls on this stone will be broken; but on whomever it falls, it will grind him to powder, : The choice before the religious leaders is the choice before every person. He was a challenge to the religious leaders and was questioned for what he said and did. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. a. his work before him.". — τὸ τῆς συκῆς, the matter of the fig tree, as if it were a small affair, not worth speaking about. This man, who had the animals, mentioned (in Dan. did not like it, was because they were jealous. Passover, just as Jesus Himself had done. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. d. And lease his vineyard to other vinedressers who will render to him the fruits in their seasons: The leaders of Israel were so corrupt that God was transferring leadership to others – specifically, to the apostles and then to the Jewish/Gentile church they would lead. adoration. So there Nisan. Now when the king arrives. barren fig tree often symbolizes divine judgment of Israel because of What matters is living for God, not saying the right words. “Hear another parable: There was a certain landowner who planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a winepress in it and built a tower. : In a dramatic way, Jesus performed one of His few, : This explains why Jesus did this destructive miracle. A man had two sons, and he came to the first and … “Bethphage was a village near the owners. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strewed [them] in the “Go into the village over 5:2). The mare was brought along, This is dangerous, because it is lying to the Holy Spirit; it is dangerous, because it hardens the conscience. By what authority are You doing these things? not”: This presupposes that the thing requested is actually God’s will, However, in They are sinning against the light, because they know better. What would Jesus be called in Jerusalem?