JAMB - Christian Religious Knowledge Crk (2023 - No. 70)
Why did the Pharisees criticize Jesus during the triumphal entry?
They were jealous of Jesus' popularity
They thought Jesus was a Roman sympathizer
They believed Jesus was claiming to be the Messiah
They were upset about the disruption caused by the crowd
Explanation
During the triumphal entry, the Pharisees criticized Jesus because they believed He was claiming to be the Messiah. This is evident in Luke 19:39 where the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, 'Teacher, rebuke your disciples!' They were upset that the crowd was proclaiming Jesus as the Messiah.
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