Luke 19:28 Jerusalem is an ancient city that existed before Israel came to the land of Canaan. Abraham meets Melchizedek who lives in Salem (Genesis 14:18). Jerusalem belonged to the Jebusites and was called Jebus (Judges 19:10-11). Joshua captured Jebus, but seems to have lost the city eventually (Judges 1:8). Jerusalem was conquered by David and made the capital of …
Mark 11:1-11 – The Triumphal Entry
Mark 11:1 Until now, Mark has described Jesus’ activities outside Jerusalem. It’s a few days before Easter week and a new phase of Jesus’ ministry is beginning that will end with Jesus dying on the cross. Jerusalem is an ancient city that existed before Israel came to the land of Canaan. Abraham meets Melchizedek who lives in Salem (Genesis 14:18). …