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John
  
17The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead, bore witness.18The reason why the crowd went to meet him, was that they heard he had done this sign.19The Pharisees then said to one another, "You see that you can do nothing. Look, the world has gone after him."


Those who accompanied Jesus from Bethany met the procession coming from the capital to welcome him in the Kidron valley. The former cried out, "You do well to receive him, because Jesus is the Messiah, who raised a dead man proving his Messiahship." The raising of Lazarus was the basis of illumination for the crowds to follow Jesus for feeding the five thousand with five loaves. Here then are other crowds coming to him because he had raised a dead man. In both instances men’s love for Jesus rested on earthly matters, not on righteousness and repentance.
Beside the cheering crowds stood the Pharisees and the leaders of the people angry, envying Jesus, waiting for him to invade the city. They trembled and admitted their failure. The plan to deliver Jesus secretly to them did not materialize. He entered the city riding in a victory procession.

Prayer
Lord Jesus, I open my heart and mind to you, to enter by your Holy Spirit, and change me to conform to your image. Pardon my sins, for I am unworthy for your entry into my heart. But you come in despite my sins. You love and save me, because you have reconciled me to God, and brought me into the Kingdom of your peace. I shout with all who cheer, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord." You are my King, I am your possession. Amen.
Question
What does Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem signify?