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The Desire of Ages
DA 569.1–571.3 • Zechariah 9:9; Luke 19:41-42

““Thy King Cometh””

Messianic Prophecy, Divine Royalty, and Tears over Lost Souls

Riding upon a colt in fulfillment of Zechariah’s prophecy, Jesus entered Jerusalem amid rejoicing crowds waving palm branches and shouting Hosannas. Yet atop the Mount of Olives, the Saviour looked upon Jerusalem and wept over its impending rejection and doom.

pp. 569–571 · 9 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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Zechariah 9:9
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Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.

Luke 19:41-42
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And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.

The Desire of Ages

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End of Day 1(DA 569.1–571.3)

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“Why did Jesus permit this public triumphal entry into Jerusalem just days before His crucifixion?”

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“Lord Jesus, righteous King and merciful High Priest, we crown Thee Lord of all in our lives. Soften our hearts with Thy compassion for the souls around us.”

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