Matthew 21:2

Japanese 1965

言われた。「向こうの村へ行きなさい。そうするとすぐに、ろばがつながれていて、いっしょにろばの子がいるのに気がつくでしょう。それをほどいて、わたしのところに連れて来なさい。

この聖句の意味

Jesus tells his disciples to go into a nearby village and bring him an ass and its colt that they will find tied there. This is part of Jesus' preparation for the triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you are asked to borrow your friend's bicycle because someone important needs it for their journey. That’s what Jesus asks his friends to do with a donkey and its baby from a nearby village.

歴史的背景

Matthew, one of the four Gospel writers, wrote this verse around AD 80-90 for Jewish Christians. The cultural setting was heavily influenced by Roman rule in Israel, yet there was great expectation for a messianic figure to come and free them.

今日への適用

When Jesus asks his disciples to bring him the donkey, he shows that even animals are part of God’s plan. In modern times, this can remind us that God might use unexpected things or people in our lives for His purposes.

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よくある質問

What is Jesus preparing for in Matthew 21:2?

Jesus is preparing to enter Jerusalem triumphantly, fulfilling a prophetic role described in the Old Testament as a king riding on an ass and its colt.

Why does Jesus need both the ass and her colt?

The presence of both might symbolize the fulfillment of prophecy and also ensure that if one animal fails to carry him, there is another ready to serve.

How does this verse show trust in God's plan?

It shows trust because Jesus relies on his disciples to follow a specific instruction, trusting they will find exactly what he asks for, illustrating faith in God’s provision and plan.

What can we learn about obedience from Matthew 21:2?

We learn that even seemingly small tasks, like fetching animals, are part of serving God's greater purpose when done with obedience and trust.

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