It was on the first day of the week that Christ made His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Multitudes who had flocked to see Him at Bethany now accompanied Him, eager to witness His reception. Many people were on their way to the city to keep the Passover, and these joined the multitude attending Jesus. All nature seemed to rejoice. The trees were clothed with verdure, and their blossoms shed a delicate fragrance on the air. A new life and joy animated the people. The hope of the new kingdom was again springing up.

Det var på den første dag i ugen, at Kristus holdt sit indtog i Jerusalem. Store skarer, der var stimlet sammen for at se ham i Betania ledsagede ham nu for at være vidne til hans modtagelse. Mange mennesker var på vej til byen for at holde påske, og disse sluttede sig til den skare, som ledsagede Jesus. Hele naturen syntes at fryde sig. Træerne var løvklædte, og blomsterne fyldte luften med deres fine duft. Folket var besjælet af nyt liv og glæde. Håbet om det nye rige spirede atter frem.