According to John 12, the raising of Lazarus
According to John 12, the raising of Lazarus was a great miracle that attracted people to the Lord. That miracle took place shortly before the feast of the Passover, which was the time for the Lord Jesus as the Lamb of God to be put to death. Not long before He was killed, He raised Lazarus from the dead, and that miracle caused many to crowd around Him. Luke, however, does not record this miracle.
There was a great celebration as the Lord traveled from Bethany to Jerusalem. The temple in Jerusalem was built on Mount Moriah (later called Zion), the place where Abraham offered Isaac, and Bethany is located at the foothill of the Mount of Olives. Between these two moun tains there is a valley. I believe that as the Lord passed through this valley, He was followed by a long parade of celebration. Those in this cele bration were excited and even beside themselves with joy. The Pharisees, who were not able to do anything about the situation, were greatly sur prised. They said to one another, "Behold, the world has gone after him" (John 12:19).
LAMENTING OVER JERUSALEM
As the Lord Jesus drew near to Jerusalem, He was not joyful. Instead, He lamented over the city.