Question 28
Triumphal Entry and Cleansing of the TempleThe Triumphal Entry was significant because it was the
- A.declaration of Jesus' claim to be the king of the Jews.
- B.last visit of Jesus to Jerusalem before his death
- C.end of Jesus' open confrontation with the Jewish leaders
- D.final proof of Jesus' act of humility
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (declaration of Jesus' claim to be the king of the Jews.)
Explanation
Riding in as the king of Zechariah 9:9 and accepting "Blessed is the King", Jesus openly claimed to be Israel's king (Luke 19:38; John 12:13-15).