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Tyndale Open Study Notes on John 12:14

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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12:14 By choosing a young donkey rather than a warhorse, Jesus calmed the frenzied crowd that was passionate for his kingship. He also fulfilled Old Testament predictions regarding the Messiah (see Zech 9:9) and showed that his kingship was not that of a warrior. His gift is life, not conquest.
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