Why Even the Rocks Will Cry Out

At the triumphal entry Jesus's "disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice" (Luke 19:37). The Pharisees said to Jesus, "Teacher, rebuke your disciples" (Luke 19:40). Jesus responded, "I tell you, if these were silent, even the rocks will cry out." This was the one and only time that Jesus permitted a public demonstration on his behalf. On this day there would be no silencing the welcoming of the Son of David, Israel's king.