The streets of Jerusalem were crowded with people from Israel and displaced Jews from other nations who had come to observe Passover. Down the streets came a man riding on a donkey. At first a hush came from the crowds, soon followed by cries of adulation.
Jesus was recognized by many as the compassionate teacher who traveled the towns and villages of Palestine, teaching about the kingdom of God, healing the sick and giving sight to the blind. The people greeted him with love, calling out "Hosanna, Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord." They spread their coats on the ground and and paved his way with palm branches.
Jesus knew the terrible events that would befall him but today was a day of triumph, a time when he was greeted by the common people expressing their love and appreciation for him. Yes, he would face trial and crucifixion but today he was a king. Later we would observe this day as Palm Sunday.
Jesus was recognized by many as the compassionate teacher who traveled the towns and villages of Palestine, teaching about the kingdom of God, healing the sick and giving sight to the blind. The people greeted him with love, calling out "Hosanna, Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord." They spread their coats on the ground and and paved his way with palm branches.
Jesus knew the terrible events that would befall him but today was a day of triumph, a time when he was greeted by the common people expressing their love and appreciation for him. Yes, he would face trial and crucifixion but today he was a king. Later we would observe this day as Palm Sunday.
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