When they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus gave two disciples a task. He said to them, “Go into the village over there. As soon as you enter, you will find a donkey tied up and a colt with it. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, say that their master needs them.” He sent them off right away. Now this happened to fulfill what the prophet said, Say to Daughter Zion, “Look, your king is coming to you, humble and riding on a donkey, and on a colt the donkey’s offspring.” The disciples went and did just as Jesus had ordered them. They brought the donkey and the colt and laid their clothes on them. Then he sat on them. Now a large crowd spread their clothes on the road. Others cut palm branches off the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds in front of him and behind him shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” And when Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred up. “Who is this?” they asked. The crowds answered, “It’s the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.” (Matthew 21:1-11, CEB)
Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
Palm Sunday, where we wave palm branches and celebrate Jesus entering Jerusalem to be executed. Does not seem like something to celebrate.
We gather and proclaim Jesus king and victor. When really he will be tried, beaten, and executed for trying to take power from those who hold it very loosely.
These same people here shouting Hosanna will be shouting crucify him in just a few days.
Where will you be?
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