The God Pause Daily Devotional- The Luther Seminary in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States for Monday, 19 March 2018 - Mark 11:1-11
Mark 11:1 As they were approaching Yerushalayim, near Beit-Pagei and Beit-Anyah, by the Mount of Olives, Yeshua sent two of his talmidim 2 with these instructions: “Go into the village ahead of you; and as soon as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there that has never been ridden. Untie it, and bring it here. 3 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it,’ and he will send it here right away.”
4 They went off and found a colt in the street tied in a doorway, and they untied it. 5 The bystanders said to them, “What are you doing, untying that colt?” 6 They gave the answer Yeshua had told them to give, and they let them continue. 7 They brought the colt to Yeshua and threw their robes on it, and he sat on it.
8 Many people carpeted the road with their clothing, while others spread out green branches which they had cut in the fields. 9 Those who were ahead and those behind shouted,
“Please! Deliver us!”[Mark 11:9 Psalm 118:25] [Mark 11:9 See note, p. 1249.]
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of Adonai!”[Mark 11:9 Psalm 118:26]
10 “Blessed is the coming Kingdom of our father David!”
and,
“You in the highest heaven! Please! Deliver us!”[Mark 11:10 Psalm 118:25] [Mark 11:10 See note, p. 1249.]
11 Yeshua entered Yerushalayim, went into the Temple courts and took a good look at everything; but since it was now late, he went out with the Twelve to Beit-Anyah. (Complete Jewish Bible)
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Mark's narration of the Procession with Palms begins our week. Though charming with children and accompanying
adults in our worship spaces, Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem
in Mark's telling is full of subtle signs. Jesus arrives from
the east, where the Mount of Olives dominates the
horizon, a natural bulwark, which protected Jerusalem.
Power arrived from this direction. Was this a triumphal
entry? Bethany was the location of Jesus' most arresting
miracle, raising Lazarus from the dead. It would be the
site of his anointing by the woman with nard (Mark 14:3-9), which he framed as a preparation for burial. He rode an unbroken colt. People shouted "Hosanna" or "Save now!" as he made his way to the temple, the holiest of places. Yet, instead of conquering or pronouncing victory, when Jesus arrived he merely looked around and then went back to Bethany with his friends. Mark holds us in suspense. What is Jesus up to?
Jesus, as your mother sang before your birth, your life was about reversals and surprise. What will you teach us this year? Help us see you anew. Amen.
Catherine Malotky '86
Grant and Project Manager for the Center for Stewardship Leaders, Luther Seminary
Mark 11:1 When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples
2 and said to them, "Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it.
3 If anyone says to you, "Why are you doing this?' just say this, "The Lord needs it and will send it back here immediately.' "
4 They went away and found a colt tied near a door, outside in the street. As they were untying it,
5 some of the bystanders said to them, "What are you doing, untying the colt?"
6 They told them what Jesus had said; and they allowed them to take it.
7 Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it.
8 Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields.
9 Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting, "Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
10 Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!"
11 Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve. (New Revised Standard Version)
Mark 11:1 As they were approaching Yerushalayim, near Beit-Pagei and Beit-Anyah, by the Mount of Olives, Yeshua sent two of his talmidim 2 with these instructions: “Go into the village ahead of you; and as soon as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there that has never been ridden. Untie it, and bring it here. 3 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it,’ and he will send it here right away.”
4 They went off and found a colt in the street tied in a doorway, and they untied it. 5 The bystanders said to them, “What are you doing, untying that colt?” 6 They gave the answer Yeshua had told them to give, and they let them continue. 7 They brought the colt to Yeshua and threw their robes on it, and he sat on it.
8 Many people carpeted the road with their clothing, while others spread out green branches which they had cut in the fields. 9 Those who were ahead and those behind shouted,
“Please! Deliver us!”[Mark 11:9 Psalm 118:25] [Mark 11:9 See note, p. 1249.]
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of Adonai!”[Mark 11:9 Psalm 118:26]
10 “Blessed is the coming Kingdom of our father David!”
and,
“You in the highest heaven! Please! Deliver us!”[Mark 11:10 Psalm 118:25] [Mark 11:10 See note, p. 1249.]
11 Yeshua entered Yerushalayim, went into the Temple courts and took a good look at everything; but since it was now late, he went out with the Twelve to Beit-Anyah. (Complete Jewish Bible)
***
Mark's narration of the Procession with Palms begins our week. Though charming with children and accompanying
adults in our worship spaces, Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem
in Mark's telling is full of subtle signs. Jesus arrives from
the east, where the Mount of Olives dominates the
horizon, a natural bulwark, which protected Jerusalem.
Power arrived from this direction. Was this a triumphal
entry? Bethany was the location of Jesus' most arresting
miracle, raising Lazarus from the dead. It would be the
site of his anointing by the woman with nard (Mark 14:3-9), which he framed as a preparation for burial. He rode an unbroken colt. People shouted "Hosanna" or "Save now!" as he made his way to the temple, the holiest of places. Yet, instead of conquering or pronouncing victory, when Jesus arrived he merely looked around and then went back to Bethany with his friends. Mark holds us in suspense. What is Jesus up to?
Jesus, as your mother sang before your birth, your life was about reversals and surprise. What will you teach us this year? Help us see you anew. Amen.
Catherine Malotky '86
Grant and Project Manager for the Center for Stewardship Leaders, Luther Seminary
Mark 11:1 When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples
2 and said to them, "Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it.
3 If anyone says to you, "Why are you doing this?' just say this, "The Lord needs it and will send it back here immediately.' "
4 They went away and found a colt tied near a door, outside in the street. As they were untying it,
5 some of the bystanders said to them, "What are you doing, untying the colt?"
6 They told them what Jesus had said; and they allowed them to take it.
7 Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it.
8 Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields.
9 Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting, "Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
10 Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!"
11 Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve. (New Revised Standard Version)
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