Matthew 20:29-34

Enlightened Jerusalem Receives Her King

Jesus departs Jericho (City of Palms, Place of Fragrance) Departure of risen, victorious Christ from heaven to return to
the earth (2 Cor 2:14-16; Matt 25:31)

Great multitude followed Him Lord with His heavenly host (Rev 19:11-14)

Blind men Jerusalem, blind to her Messiah (Isa 29:9-10)

Sitting by road (beggars) Spiritually impoverished (Jn 9:39-41); judgment by the LORD
(Ps 79:1-4, Is 1:7-8)

Jesus passing by Time of Jerusalem’s visitation (Ps 95:7-11; 102:13; Lk 18:7-8,

19:44)

Cry out for mercy from Lord, Son of David Remnant of nation Israel cries out for salvation (Ps 118:25)

Jesus stood still, called them Feast of Trumpets (Zech 8:7-8; Mt 24:31)

Asked what they wanted Him to do for them Jerusalem must acknowledge need for Jesus (Zech 12:10)

They want their eyes opened Eyes of understanding opened to take in the Light (Isa 60:1-14)

Jesus had compassion and touched their eyes Mercy and grace extended to Jerusalem (Zech 1:16-17)

Immediately their eyes received sight Spirit poured out on Zion; receive light (Ps 118:27; Isa 32:9-
20; Zech 12:10; Prov 1:23)

They followed Him Followers of Jesus as King; center of learning for nations (Ps
102:18-22; Mic 4:2)