When the people of Jerusalem saw the strange
group coming into their town, they said, "Who
is this?"

The group said, "This is Jesus the prophet of
Nazareth of Galilee" Matthew 21:11

Apparently the people didn't think of Him as
the Messiah but only as a prophet.

It seemed clear that the nation of Israel wasn't
ready to receive Him in the mission of which He
was sent.