SECTION B: THEMES FROM THE FOUR GOSPELS AND THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES

Question 7:     Mark 11: 1-14; 21: 1-12; Luke 19: 29-44

(a) Narrate the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.
                       
(b) What two lessons can be derived from the actions of the people in this episode?

This question was attempted by many candidates with many good performance.  It was quite popular with them; however, many candidates did not indicate Bethphage, Bethany and the mount of Olives.  Some of them named other animals such as donkey, horse, cow.  The request by the Pharisees for Jesus to stop his disciples from praising him was omitted also.

But the (b) part of the question was not adequately handled as they failed to mention that

1. God demands total obedience;
2. Honour should be given to whom honour is due;
3. One’s destiny must be accomplished;
4. Conspiracy and evil plans can never succeed.