Matthew 21:1-11

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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
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  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary & sermons.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • The Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto.
  • IV.XI.3, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
  • I.5, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • Chapter XIX, On the Soul, Tertullian (c. 210)
  • Homiles LXVI and LXVII, Vol. X, NPNF, St John Chrysostom, c. 400.
  • From the Catena Aurea, Patristic Commentary by St Thomas Aquinas.
  • "Concerning Faith & Good Works," Martin Luther, c. 1521.
  • Calvin's Commentary, The Harmony of the Gospels, Vol. XVII.
  • From the Geneva Notes.
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
  • From Wesley's Notes.
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • "The Chief Cornerstone and the Game Plan," Kenneth E. Bailey, Presbyterian Outlook, 2008. (Requires free registration.)
    • "...the courage and boldness of Jesus is heightened when the overall pattern of a “reenactment” of Psalm 118:19-28 is seen in Jesus’ triumphal entry."
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Palm Sunday, 2005. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
    • "Jesus didn't come to take over Pilate's system; he came to replace it. When we confess that Jesus is Lord and Christ, the anointed king, we are leaving no room for the Pilates of this world."
  • "First Thoughts on Year A Gospel Passages in the Lectionary: Palm Sunday," William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "Thus Jesus' approach to Jerusalem has become for many a symbol of the confrontation they must make, including the confrontation with themselves."
    • A Prayer for the Journeyers, William Loader.
  • "First Sunday in Advent: Matthew 24:37-44 or Matthew 21:1-11," The Matthean Advent Gospels, James Arne Nestingen, Word & World: Theology for Christian Ministry, Luther Northwestern Theological School, 1992. (Section on this text begins on page 408).
    • "Forgiveness of sin is not merely therapeutic accommodation to the inevitable disappointments of a selfhood running out of control, it is the current form of the resurrection, opening both self and community tot he freedom of life lived beyond condemnation, in grace."
  • Progressive Bible Study: Matthew 21:1-11, Pastor Dan, Street Prophets.
    • "In fact, Jesus subverts all those who would lay claim to ultimate authority unduly - and those who would invest them with it."
  • "A Member of the Crowd," Sarah M. Foulger, Stirred by the Light - Voices of Lent.
  • "Matthew in Minneapolis and in Israel," Sarah Henrich, Word & World, 1999.
  • "The Triumphal Entry," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
• Articles & Background:
  • "Palm Sunday," wikipedia.
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  • Bassler, Jouette M., "A Man for All Seasons: David in Rabbinic and New Testament Literature," Interpretation, 1986.
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  • Carter, Warren, "Matthew's Gospel: An Anti-Imperial/Imperial Reading," Currents in Theology and Mission, 2007. See entire issue of Currents in Theology and Mission 34, image focus on Matthew's gospel.
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  • Frenz, Albrecht, "Matthew 21:5-7," Novum Testamentum, 1971.
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  • Henrich, Sarah, "Matthew in Minneapolis and in Israel," Word & World, 1999.
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  • Instone-Brewer, David, "The Two Asses of Zechariah 9:9 in Matthew 21," Tyndale Bulletin, 2003.
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  • Meyer, Paul W., "Matthew 21:1-11, Expository Article," Interpretation, 1986.
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  • Nestingen, James Arne, "The Matthean Advent Gospels," Word & World, 1992. (Section on this text begins on page 408).
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  • Sheeley, Steven, "The Exercise of Jesus' Royal Power: Lent through Trinity Sunday," Review & Expositor, 2007.
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  • Smillie, Gene R., "Jesus' Response to the Question of His Authority in Matthew 21," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2005.
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  • Verseput, Donald J., "Jesus' Pilgrimage to Jerusalem and Encounter in the Temple: A Geographical Motif in Matthew's Gospel," Novum Testamentum, 1994.
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• Reviews:
  • Wilson, Alistair I., When Will These Things Happen?: A Study of Jesus as Judge in Matthew 21-25. PaterNoster Press, 2005. Review by Samuel Subramanian, Review of Biblical Literature, 2006.
• Sermons:
  • Palm Sunday 9 April 2006, James Mueller, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
  • "A Beautiful Mind," the Rev. Dr. Joanna Adams, Day 1, 2005.
  • "Sacrificial Lamb or Enemy of the State?" Gary A. Wilburn, The Center for Progressive Christianity.
  • "The Right Words" - Palm Sunday - 20 March 2005, Luke Bouman, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
  • "Who Is This?" the Rev. Barbara K. Lundblad, Day 1, 2002.
  • "All Roads Lead to Jerusalem," John Jewell, 1999.
  • "Benedictus qui venit..." John Jewell, 2002.
  • "What Are You Doing for Lazarus?" Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
  • "The Quintessential Pilgrim," the Rev. Dr. Hugh L. Eichelberger, Day 1, 1996.
  • Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily
    • Palm Sunday, 2008
    • Palm Sunday, 2002
    • Palm Sunday, 1999
    • Palm Sunday, 1996
• With Children:
  • "The Children Welcome Jesus - Palm Sunday," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons), coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts.
  • "From Cheers to Jeers," and "The King Is Coming," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
  • "Welcome Jesus," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
  • "The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
• Drama:
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Clip Art, Matthew 21:8, 9, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Palm Sunday, Lectionary Clipart, Hermanoleon Clipart.
  • Matthew 21:1-11, at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
  • Clip Art: Palm Sunday Entry by Jesus, Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld woodcuts, World Mission Collection, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
  • The Triumphal Entry, Henry Martin, sermons4kids.com.
• Hymns and Music:
  • "He Stood Before the City," F. Richard Garland, tune: BLAIRGOWRIE by Ralph Harlow, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Matthew 21:9. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  • Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
  • At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
    • "All Glory, Laud and Honor"
  • "Daughter of Zion, Look up: See Your King!" Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes.
• Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
  • Entry Into Jerusalem
• Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
• Study Pages for Parallel Passages
  • Luke 19:28-40
  • John 12:12-19
  • Mark 11:1-11
• Study Links and Resources for the Book of Matthew