The Raising of Lazarus at the Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem

Fr. Apostoli relates defining factors which will culminate in the unjust trial and execution of Christ. Jesus chooses to raise Lazarus from the dead after his friend has spent four days in the tomb. After this moment, no one can deny the truth of what happened, nor what this event says about Jesus. If Jesus is allowed to continue his ministry, the people will seek to make him king. In fact he enters Jerusalem and is treated to a king’s welcome, albeit short-lived. Jesus knowingly predicts his Passion and subsequent death.