The Triumph of Jesus

Matthew 21 recounts Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, His cleansing of the Temple, and a series of parables confronting the religious leaders. Riding a donkey to fulfill prophecy, Jesus is celebrated by crowds expecting a political savior, but His mission is one of humility, peace, and spiritual redemption. He drives out corruption from the Temple, curses a barren fig tree as a symbol of fruitless religion, and delivers parables exposing hypocrisy and foretelling judgment. This chapter highlights Jesus as a humble King whose true triumph is over hearts, not nations, calling His followers to reflect His love, peace, and servanthood.