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Holy Week Devotions: Palm Sunday

                    Palm Sunday


 

Matthew 21:1-11

Mark 11:1-11

Luke 19:28-44

John 12:12-19



     Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on a donkey. This account is found in all four Gospels. Also referred to as Jesus' Triumphal Entry, this event consists of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey just a week before His Crucifixion. 

     Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem is the fulfillment of the prophecy spoken by the prophet Zechariah:


Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. (Zechariah 9:9) 


    Jesus' entry into Jerusalem points to Jesus' Kingship and victory. Remember, the people recognized Jesus as the Messiah and praised Him at His arrival. Thus, they were expecting Him to overthrow the Roman government and establish His earthly kingdom. This was the First-century Jewish person's understanding of salvation. The people greeted Jesus with palm trees and acknowledgment of Who He is. Jesus would conquer, though not how they expected.

In ancient times, Kings and rulers would ride horses into battle. Yet Jesus rode a donkey, symbolizing humility, servanthood and peace. The palm branches represent victory. Jesus was not really interested in a physical salvation. He came to defeat and conquer the forces of darkness and bring a spiritual salvation to all. This included Gentiles. Jesus didn't come to forcefully conquer the Roman kingdom, but demonstrate His Kingdom to servanthood and sacrifice.


    Through the account of Jesus' Triumphal Entry, we learn that Jesus is King. Which means He can conquer any sin, darkness and every other spiritual enemy we face. We learn that we can have peace through Him. And most of all, Christ extends His salvation to anyone willing to receive it.

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