Monday, March 13th The Triumphal Entry

The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!”

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

“Hosanna in the highest heaven!”

Read Luke 19:29-40

Matthew 21:9

One of the greatest days in the long history of Jerusalem was the day the Messiah entered her gates, heralded as the King of the Jews. Riding triumphantly on a colt through the city, the applauding crowd of disciples laid their garments and palm branches in His path. Together they chanted the psalms that depicted the coming Christ, the One who would sit on the throne of David.

This royal treatment was for their King. They hoped He would bring a kingdom of miracles and prosperity. They anticipated the overthrow of the Roman government and restoration of the Jewish state, but that was not the plan of the Savior.

This “triumphal entry” would lead to a cross. By the end of that week, the same crowd would turn their cheers of “Hosanna!” into cries of “Crucify Him!” The King of kings would die for you and me.

As Easter approaches this year, how will it impact your life? Take the time each day to visit the streets of Jerusalem and rehearse the steps of Jesus.

He died for you; will you live for Him?

Something to think about

1. Describe the emotion of the crowd.

2. Why did Jesus say “the stones will cry out”?

3. How will you “Shout Hosanna!” today?