John 12:14
Japanese 2017 (バイブル: 新約聖書)
この聖句の意味
In this verse, Jesus finds a young donkey and sits on it, fulfilling an Old Testament prophecy about the Messiah entering Jerusalem. This action shows his purposeful approach to Jerusalem for the Passover.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek with your friends, and you find the perfect hiding spot just where someone said you would. That's what Jesus did here - he found a donkey exactly like it was written in an old book about what the special leader would do.
歴史的背景
The Gospel of John was likely written by the Apostle John around 90 AD for a broad Christian audience, detailing events leading up to and including the crucifixion. This passage reflects Jewish cultural practices where riding on a donkey symbolizes peace and humility, as opposed to a horse which symbolized war.
今日への適用
Today, we might think about following through with actions that fulfill promises or prophetic words in our lives. If you feel led to do something specific for someone else or for God's kingdom, consider how Jesus fulfilled his role by riding the donkey as written in prophecy.