Jesus is King

The so-called "Triumphal Entry" was really the "Tragic Entry." Jesus comes upon Jerusalem and sobs over the city. Then, he clears the temple of the money changers/sellers. Five days later, the people shouting "Hosanna," shout "Crucify Him!" Not getting what you want, namely, freedom from Rome and a cleansing of the Roman soldiers garrison turns a person's heart against you quickly! A year earlier, Jesus refused to be made king (John 6:15). Now, he gets on the colt in fulfillment of Zechariah's prophecy. Why? What has changed? This passage gives us 3 reasons for Jesus' willingness to be declared king.