Matthew 21: An Exegetical and Biblical-Theological Commentary

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At a Glance

Matthew 21 marks a pivotal transition in the First Gospel as Jesus shifts his ministry from Galilee to the cultic and political epicenter of first-century Judaism: Jerusalem. Within the overarching architecture of God’s promise-plan, this chapter presents the long-anticipated arrival of the Davidic Messiah to claim his royal rights, confront corrupt covenantal stewardship, and enact prophetic judgment upon the temple system.