Palm Sunday

 

Today we celebrate Palm Sunday. It was on this day that Jesus made His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This event is recorded in Matthew 21:1-17; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:29-40; and John 12:12-19.  

"Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Loose them and bring them to Me…" (Luke 19:30).

So the disciples went and did as Jesus commanded them. They brought the donkey and the colt, laid their clothes on the donkey, and set Jesus on him.  

When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on th⁶e donkey, He displayed that He is the chosen king of Israel.

Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem was fulfillment of prophecy:

""Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a donkey." - Zechariah 9:9 NKJV

This Sunday is called Palm Sunday because Jesus was welcomed by multitudes, some taking their cloaks [act of homage for royality (2 Kings 9:13)] while others cutting branches from palm trees, spreading them on the road for Jesus as He entered the city. (Matthew 21:1-8).

"And the multitudes [that were there for upcoming passover] that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna ["save now!] to the Son of David” (Matthew 21:1-11) "Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord" (Mark 11:1-11) “Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord." (John 12:12-19)., (Luke 19:28–40).

Jesus, our Heavenly Father, King of the Universe, manifested Himself in flesh. His flesh was born of the lineage of David, fulfilling God's promise to David that his offspring would sit on his throne forever.

"And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever." - 2 Samuel 7:16 KJV

This would be made possible by Messiah. Thus, the Jews look for Messiah from the lineage of King David.

Jesus is the promised son of David, the king of kings that brings salvation. His throne is forever, and His kingdom is forever.

Because of this prophecy, when people called Jesus, “Son of David,” they were recognizing that Jesus is the Messiah.

Isaiah prophesied of the throne of David.

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. " - Isaiah 9:6-7 KJV

Jesus’ ride into Jerusalem fulfilled the Mosaic Law when He went into the house of God (His house) before Passover and cleansed it of "leaven" - the money changers that had come to occupy it.