In Matthew 21:1-10, we read about what is traditionally called the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, which set the stage for the events that rapidly developed over the final week of Jesus’ life on earth, because this event holds a key to understanding the events that unfolded after it. In fact, Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem was the event that set the other ones in motion.
In his greeting, Paul previewed coming attractions in the rest of the letter, including the main event of Christ’s humiliation and exaltation.
Sooner or later every kingdom that opposes God will be “all gone,” but there is a kingdom that will not pass away.
No matter how long we have been Christians, we can always keep growing more and more in purity and love.
