How does Matthew 21:10 connect with prophecies about the Messiah's coming? Reading Matthew 21:10 “When Jesus had entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, ‘Who is this?’” Immediate Context - Jesus has just ridden into Jerusalem on a donkey’s colt (Matthew 21:1-9). - The crowds shout, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” (Matthew 21:9), openly identifying Him with the promised King. - Verse 10 records Jerusalem’s reaction: the city is “stirred” (Greek: seō—shaken, jolted like an earthquake). Prophetic Resonance in the Word “Stirred” - Haggai 2:6-7 – “I will shake all nations, and they will come with all their treasures, and I will fill this house with glory, says the LORD Almighty.” • The messianic arrival is tied to cosmic and civic upheaval. - Psalm 99:1 – “The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble.” • The city’s agitation mirrors the expected response when God’s King appears. Key Old Testament Prophecies Connected to the Triumphal Entry • “Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey.” • Jesus’ deliberate donkey-ride (Matthew 21:5) fulfills Zechariah’s exact picture. 2. Isaiah 62:11 • “Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth: Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your Savior comes!’” • Matthew cites the “Daughter of Zion” phrase, tying Isaiah’s salvation promise to Jesus’ arrival. • “Save us, we pray, O LORD… Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD.” • The crowd’s “Hosanna” (Save, we pray) and blessing language echo this psalm of messianic expectation. 4. Malachi 3:1 • “The Lord you are seeking will come to His temple.” • Jesus enters Jerusalem on His way to the temple courts (Matthew 21:12-16), matching Malachi’s sequence. Why the Question “Who Is This?” Matters - Isaiah 53:1 – “Who has believed our message?” Jerusalem’s uncertainty fulfills the prophetic anticipation of misunderstanding. - The question invites the reader to answer from the prophetic evidence: Jesus is the promised Messiah-King. Prophetic Chain Summarized - Vehicle: donkey’s colt – Zechariah 9:9 - Setting: Daughter of Zion/Jerusalem – Zechariah 9:9; Isaiah 62:11 - Crowd acclamation: Psalm 118:25-26 - Shaken city: Haggai 2:6-7; Psalm 99:1 - Arrival at the temple: Malachi 3:1 All links converge in one moment, confirming Jesus as the Scripturally promised Messiah. Takeaway for Today - Matthew 21:10 is not an isolated detail; it is the hinge where multiple prophetic lines meet. - The city’s agitation underscores the weight of the moment: God’s anointed King has arrived exactly as foretold. - The fulfilled prophecies strengthen confidence that every remaining promise in Scripture will likewise come to pass. |
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