In fulfillment of prophecy (Isaiah 62:11 & Zechariah 9:9), Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. The crowds lined the street shouting “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.” (Psalm 118:25-26) They placed palm branches and robes in front of Jesus. This was particularly disturbing to the religious leaders who were jealous of Jesus. They demanded that Jesus silence the crowd, but he responded that even if the crowd were silent, the stones would cry out.
The events of the next week would forever change the world. Jesus entered Jerusalem and the crowd welcomed him as a king. By the end of the week they were demanding his death. His followers abandoned him in fear. None of his close followers had really understood the events of Palm Sunday and Holy Week until after Jesus returned. They had all expected Jesus to be an earthly king, but God had given them something so much better – an open door into a Kingdom that would never end.
Palm Sunday, in the Christian calendar is the Sunday before Easter, sixth and last Sunday in Lent, and the first day of Holy Week. Palm Sunday 2010 is celebrated on March 28. The other important days of Holy Week include:
Palm Sunday – Jesus enters Jerusalem.
Maundy Thursday – The Last Supper and betrayal.
Good Friday – The arrest, trial, crucifixion, death and burial of Jesus.
Easter Sunday – The day Jesus rose from the grave.
So let us not forget what the coming holidays are truly about. Not the commercialism or the easter bunny but a life saving and life changing event for the millions of people around the world who have embraced and believed what happened on this day some 2000 years ago.
A great Palms Sunday to you,
Steve Shoemaker
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Hi Steve,
Thanks for the great reminder of what's important this time of year. It marks the true identity of Christianity.
Let's all take time out every day to “stop and smell the roses” and remember to be thankful for everything we do have.
Stephen Bolin
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Thanks for the reply Steve, yes it's http://www.gavinmountford.com
Will speak on Skype very soon,
Thanks
Gavin
thanks Gavin yes I have I appreciate the encouragement do you have a blog? Would love to read it have a great day.
Hi Steve, just found you in the tribe group. Have you just started blogging? Keep up the great work, keep the focus and you'll be rocking very soon!
Look forward to learning more about you,
Thanks
Gavin
that is very true, very true but I still have to make myself a lot of times.
Steve,
It's nice to step back and remember the important things in our life, which is not sitting in front of this computer.
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