Palm Sunday   

Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a colt that never had been ridden.

That normally doesn't happen. 

The people, having seen or heard about miracles,

laid palm branches in his path and shouted Hosanna! 

Hebrew: hosh'ah-nna

meaning "save us." 

They joyfully praised God:

Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord.

Psalm 118:26

They may have wanted him to save them from Roman control.

Jesus was not there to be praised.

He wept and said: 

If you had only known on this day what would bring you peace

 - but now it is hidden from your eyes. 

Luke 19:41

Jesus had to suffer our judgment before He could save us.

We must acknowledge our desperate need...

to receive his forgiveness and salvation, life and peace. 

Hosanna!