Send us a textPALM SUNDAY Palm Sunday commemorates the Triumphal Entry: the day Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey. You can find this event in all four Gospels (Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:28-38, and John 12:12-18). Jesus came to Jerusalem from Bethany, where He had raised Lazarus from the dead. As Jesus rode into the city, people came out to meet Him with palm branches, shouting: “Hosanna! Blessed is he that comes in the Name of the Lord, the King of Israel!” At the peak of His popularity, Jesus was also at the peak of conflict with the religious leaders in Jerusalem, who saw Him as a threat to Jewish peace with Rome. The word hosanna is an expression of adoration that means “Pray, save us!” This phrase is quoted by David in Psalm 118:25: “LORD, save us! LORD, grant us success!” Jesus came into Jerusalem as a king—triumphal and messianic. But He also came in humility, riding on a donkey’s colt. He came celebrated by people whose loyalty was inconsistent at best. In just a few days they would reject Him, yet He still came... in the name and authority of the Lord. This juxtaposition of authority and humility was unique to Jesus’ personhood and ministry; He is strong enough to save and selfless enough to do it. It is no coincidence that David’s second line after ‘hosanna’ was ‘blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.’ ” (Psalm 118:26) TODAY’S READING: LUKE 19:28-42, ZEC. 9:9 What emotions does the Triumphal Entry bring up? How do you feel about this passage? “Hosanna” is both a cry of adoration and a cry for help. What is your “hosanna” today? Jesus’ kingship is often forgotten in democratic society. Why does it matter so much? How would you explain the significance of Palm Sunday to someone else?Thank you for listening to the Relate Community Church podcast! Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If today’s message spoke to you, share it with a friend or leave us a review to help spread the word. To learn more about Relate Community Church, visit us at www.relatecommunity.com. You are always welcome here, and remember—you are loved

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