Stats: 3,191,607 members, 7,944,804 topics. Date: Tuesday, 10 September 2024 at 04:29 AM |
Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Religion / Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem (8829 Views)
Happy Palm Sunday Nairalanders! / Man Sent Out Of Palm Sunday Mass In Delta State / Palm Sunday: Ugandans Hired A White Man To Play Jesus For Them (2) (3) (4)
Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by modaink333: 12:08am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter that begins the Holy Week. It is the day that we remember and celebrate the day Jesus entered into Jerusalem as Savior and King. As Jesus rode a donkey into the town of Jerusalem a large crowd gathered and laid palm branches and their cloaks across the road, giving Jesus royal treatment. The hundreds of people shouted "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!" WHEN IS PALM SUNDAY? Many churches celebrate Palm Sunday, which is always the Sunday before Easter (see our When Is Easter? article). Maybe your church has children waving palm branches to help them connect to the story. But while this is a triumphal entry, it is Jesus’ first step toward His death. Matthew 21:4 tells us: 'This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying, 'Say to the daughter of Zion, 'Behold, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.' *The prophecy is cited from Zechariah 9:9 and Isaiah 62:11. Jesus had become somewhat of a celebrity among people who had heard of the miraculous raising of Lazarus from the dead, and they wanted to see Him and treat Him like a king. But Jesus wasn’t arriving to be their king on account of Lazarus; the story of Lazarus would have had the religious leaders in even more of an uproar and determined to put an end to His life, which He knew . . . Jesus’ glory would be greater than that of a local king." Things about Palm Sunday that Remind Us Christ is King 1. God's Word tells us the people cut palm branches and waved them in the air, laid them out on the ground before Jesus as He rode into the city. The palm branch represented goodness and victory and was symbolic of the final victory He would soon fulfill over death. “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” 1 Cor. 15:55 2. Jesus chose to ride in on a donkey, which directly fulfilled Old Testament prophecy of Zech. 9:9. In Biblical times, it was common for kings or important people to arrive by a procession riding on a donkey. The donkey symbolized peace, so those who chose to ride them showed that they came with peaceful intentions. Jesus even then reminded us that He is the Prince of Peace. "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." Zech. 9:9 3. When the people shouted "Hosanna!" they were hailing Christ as King. That word actually means "save now," and though in their own minds they waited for an earthly king, God had a different way in mind of bringing true salvation to all who would trust in Him. "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD!" Ps. 118:26 "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Rom. 10:9 4. The Bible says that Jesus wept for Jerusalem. In the midst of the praise of the moment, He knew in His heart that it wouldn't be long that these same people would turn their backs on Him, betray Him, and crucify Him. His heart broke with the reality of how much they needed a Savior. "As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it, and said, "If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace--but now it is hidden from your eyes." Luke 19:41-42 5. Palm Sunday reminds us that the reign of Christ is far greater than any the mind of man could ever conceive or plan. Man looked for someone to fight their battles in the present day world. Yet God had the ultimate plan of sending His Son to fight the final battle over death. This is the greatness of why we celebrate this week. Because of Christ's ultimate sacrifice, we can be set free of death. "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies,'"John 11:25 14 Likes 2 Shares
|
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by Sirmuel1(m): 12:14am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Happy Easter to all Christians. I wish say na Salah now, person for chop fried meat 5 Likes |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by Nobody: 12:53am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Happy Palm Sunday
Happy Easter 4 Likes |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by donprincebigt(m): 1:17am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Sirmuel1:Peele 1 Like 1 Share
|
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by ikorodureporta: 5:16am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Blessed Is He Who Comes In The Name Of The Lord 14 Likes |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by Robisky001(m): 6:19am On Apr 14, 2019 |
ikorodureporta:Hossana is the highest. 17 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by Alexandro15: 6:20am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Happy Palm Sunday to all Christians. For Catholics, it marks the beginning of the Holy week, a week of intense prayer and reflection on the Paschal mysteries; the sufferings, death and resurrection of Jesus. I encourage everybody to make good use of the graces of this week. ![]() 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by Pavore9: 7:30am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Happy Palm Sunday. 2 Likes |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by johnmba: 8:57am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Happy palm sunday Lalastic what are you waiting for. Dont you know snakes do climb palm trees 3 Likes |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by helpme02: 9:13am On Apr 14, 2019 |
https://www.nairaland.com/5131164/please-me/1
Happy palm Sunday people. Please read through and help. God bless you. 2 Likes |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by jamata20: 9:41am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Happy Palm Sunday to all the Christian faithful friends Happy holy week too 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by dheaven: 9:42am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Why is Christian thread more on front page than Muslim and Pagan posts.? Everyone should be given equal opportunity. 1 Like |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by Oluwashindabira(f): 9:43am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Happy palm Sunday to all Christian 2 Likes |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by WowSweetGuy(m): 9:44am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Happy Palm Sunday Catholics I remember those days i design my palm fine 3 Likes |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by Nobody: 9:44am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Awon moslems.... Stay away 1 Like |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by Kamxin(m): 9:44am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Palm Sunday is known as such because the faithful will often receive palm fronds which they use to participate in the reenactment of Christ's arrival in Jerusalem. In the Gospels, Jesus entered Jerusalem riding a young donkey, and to the lavish praise of the townspeople who threw clothes, or possibly palms or small branches, in front of him as a sign of homage. This was a customary practice for people of great respect. Palm branches are widely recognized symbol of peace and victory, hence their preferred use on Palm Sunday. The use of a donkey instead of a horse is highly symbolic, it represents the humble arrival of someone in peace, as opposed to arriving on a steed in war. A week later, Christ would rise from the dead on the first Easter. Happy Palm sunday to Nairalanders 7 Likes |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by Chinashopping84: 9:44am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Happy palm Sundays to everyone.We pay your chinese suppliers through wechat and alipay.Direct bank transfer 3 Likes |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by Jokerman(m): 9:45am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Happy palm Sunday to everyone 2 Likes |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by femi4: 9:45am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Untie it! The Lord needs of it and it shall be returned shortly 2 Likes |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by PAGAN9JA(m): 9:47am On Apr 14, 2019 |
barbaric foreign arabic customs. Tufia! |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by Outreachms: 9:50am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Blessings and Glory and Honor to our King forever and ever 4 Likes |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by ofiko123(m): 9:54am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Happy palm Sunday... 2 Likes |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by otokx(m): 9:59am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Celebrate, good times ~ Palm Sunday. 2 Likes |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by cardoctor(m): 10:25am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Glory be to God. Glory be to Jesus. 2 Likes |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by computer0810(m): 10:47am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Glory be to Jesus....my choice of fate is nobody's business...at least am not a terrorist or ritualist...proud to be a follower of Christ 3 Likes |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by Mightymanna(m): 10:57am On Apr 14, 2019 |
PAGAN9JA:why must you blame the ARABs for this? This is middle east customs |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by computer0810(m): 11:03am On Apr 14, 2019 |
PAGAN9JA:yes we like it like that 3 Likes |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by Sammyolis: 11:04am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Api Esther in advance 2 Likes |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by Amanew(m): 11:19am On Apr 14, 2019 |
modaink333:Modaink 333 You made the worst mistake, he didn't ride on a donkey rather a colt! |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by sophiathefirst: 11:46am On Apr 14, 2019 |
Passion Sunday The passion Christ The triumphant entry of Christ into Jerusalem As the King of Kings. Hossana to the Lord of Lords Hossana to the King of Kings 2 Likes |
Re: Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry Of Jesus Into Jerusalem by thoniann(m): 12:19pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
Back in the days, NTA stations would have been gearing to air Jesus of Nazareth. Never got tired of watching all the parts. Especially the the crucifixion. How times fly! 2 Likes |
End Time Sign: Most Christians' Faith In God Is At All Time Low / I Can Make OPEN Minded Nairaland ATHEIST Believe In Gods Existence , Try Me / Who Deleted This Verse From The Perfectly Preserved Quran Of Muhammad?
(Go Up)
Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 38 |