Category: Palm Sunday

4/2/2023

Palm Sunday - Hosanna

In 2023, the Grand Marshal of any big parade would be sitting in a 'nice ride'. Maybe a CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE or some other equally impressive car.

But 2000 years ago Corvettes were scarce, and the sweet ride of choice In Jerusalem for any proper parade or 'triumphant entry' was a... DONKEY. Go figure!

And it was 2000 years ago when Jesus sent a couple disciples to request his 'sweet ride' with the words... "The Master has need of it."

And with this 'sweet ride' secured, the triumphant entry begins. The crowds cheer as Jesus rides down the streets on this 'choice' donkey. Even some OUT STATE tourists could be heard declaring Jesus was King in their own special way...

doncha know.

note: It is IRONY of Biblical proportions to realize the crowds on Palm Sunday shouted HOSANNA, then five short days later the crowds shouted CRUCIFY HIM!

Now back to that first Palm Sunday while most were celebrating King Jesus' triumphant entry there were a few with bad attitudes I would describe as the 'Palm Sunday Pouters'.

These Pouters were the religious leaders of the day who were mostly indignant about these crowds honoring Jesus while a few others were simply jealous of Jesus sweet (donkey) ride.

Remember.. a good donkey was the Corvette of Jesus day.

This was how Holy Week began 2000 years ago (give or take a few cartoons). But that jubilant Palm Sunday would be followed by the Jesus arrest and crucifixion by Friday...But Sunday was coming when Jesus was resurrected that first Easter morning.

Jesus' death and resurrection signed the completion of God's Salvation plan for sinful mankind. This... is God's Amazing Grace.

So I pray just like that first Palm Sunday we shout hosanna in worship and honor our savior Jesus Christ. Remember if you don't shout Hosanna, the Rocks may just do it for you.

Palm Sunday Blessings,

Jeff

<-- note: this poor donkey laments turning down being Jesus Palm Sunday donkey. He coulda been somebody.. instead of a dumb donkey!

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4/10/2022

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Palm Sunday Musings

The Grand Marshal of any big parade today would be sitting in 'nice ride' maybe a CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE or some other equally impressive car. But 2000 years ago Corvettes were scarce, and the sweet ride of choice In Jerusalem for any proper parade or 'triumphant entry' was a.. DONKEY. Go figure!

And it was 2000 years ago Jesus sent a couple disciples to request his 'sweet ride' with the words... "The Master has need of it."

And with this 'sweet ride' secured, the triumphant entry begins. The crowds cheer as Jesus rides down the streets on this 'choice' donkey. Even some OUT STATE tourists could be heard declaring Jesus was King in their own special way...

doncha know.

note: It is irony of Biblical proportions to realize the crowds on Palm Sunday shouted HOSANNA, then five short days later the crowds shouted CRUCIFY HIM!

Now back to that first Palm Sunday while most were celebrating King Jesus triumphant entry there were a few with bad attitudes I would describe as Palm Sunday Pouters.

These were the religious leaders of the day who were mostly indignant of these crowds honoring Jesus while a few others were simply jealous of Jesus sweet (donkey) ride.

Remember.. a good donkey was the Corvette of Jesus day.

This was how Holy Week began 2000 years ago (give or take a few cartoons). Seriously, that jubilant Palm Sunday would be followed later in the week with Jesus arrest and crucifixion. It was Friday, but Sunday was coming when Jesus was resurrected that first Easter morning.

This is the completion of God's Salvation plan for sinful mankind. His love and Amazing Grace is made complete.

So now 2000 years later let's remember to worship and honor our God. Remember if you don't shout Hosanna, the Rocks may just do it for you.

Blessings,

Jeff

<-- this poor donkey laments turning down being Jesus Palm Sunday donkey. He could'a been somebody.. instead of a dumb donkey!

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4/6/2020

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Honsanna.. achoo!.. bless you!

2020 unfortunately will be remembered as the year of the State Mandated Palm Sunday Covid-19 Shutdown. But my wife and I did watch online watch as our church Grace Church in Roseville streamed the April 5th 2020 Church Service.

While it was not the same as meeting at the physical church building with our friends and other believers, my wife and I streamed church in the comfort of our living room dressed for comfort while sipping coffee and sharing a muffin.

Good news is.. that first Palm Sunday a pandemic was not part of God's narrative. Instead just as recorded in the Gospels, Jesus triumphant entry traveled the streets of Jerusalem on a donkey with the crowds shouting Hosanna.

So here we go.. 2000 years ago Jesus sends a couple of his disciples to get the donkey for his ride by telling the donkey owner... "The Master has need of it."

Note: The chosen donkey did take offense to being called 'IT'

HOSANNA!
The crowds cheer as Jesus begins his procession down the palm branch laden roads of Jerusalem. Even some tourists from up North could be heard declaring Jesus king in their own special way.. doncha-know.

Side Point: It is a sobering irony to realize the crowds this first Palm Sunday shouting HOSANNA, were screaming CRUCIFY HIM!.. just 5 days later.

While most of the crowd this first Palm Sunday were celebrating Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem the Religous leaders in attendance were miffed.

I would call them the Palm Sunday Pouters.

The were mostly of these crowds honoring Jesus and most likely jealous of Jesus sweet ride.

The Donkey Speaks..
Also caught up in the celebratory crowd was the Donkey Jesus rode who foolishly thought the crowds were cheering him!

BUT just a couple days later this same donkey was over his embarrassment and back at his stable could be found bragging and signing autographs with the other barnyard folk.

A Dumb Donkey's regrets..
And let me not forget to tell you about the donkey who turned down the chance to be that Palm Sunday donkey because it the time coincided with watching Mr. Ed reruns.

He later lamented in high drama ‘On the Stable Front’ "a life wasted as a bum when he could have A CONTENDER!"

I pray God finds you blessed this Palm Sunday and that we all slow down to appreciate the significance of this entire Holy Week.

From this triumphant entry of Jesus on Sunday, to the dark brutal Crucifixion of Jesus on Friday, and finatlly the unspeakable joy of our Risen Lord. This was all part of God's perfect plan for a fallen world that needs a Savior.

Remember if you don't shout Hosanna, the Rocks may just do it for you.

Blessings, Jeff

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3/29/2015

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That First Palm Sunday

Of course today the grand-marshal of any parade would be seen riding in maybe a CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE or some other equally impressive car. But 2000 years ago the sweet ride of choice for any proper triumphant entry fit for a king was a.. DONKEY. Go figure!

So Jesus sends of a couple disciples to request the right ride with the words... "The Master has need of it."

And so the triumphant entry begins, the crowds cheer as Jesus rides down the streets on this 'choice' donkey. Even some OUT STATE tourists could be heard declaring Jesus king in their own special way.

As this is beginning of Holy week it is sobering to note the horrifically sad irony of the crowds this first Palm Sunday shouting HOSANNA, then five short days later crowds would be crying CRUCIFY HIM! Within 5 days we witness the celebratory high of the first Palm Sunday all the way to the great low of the crucifixion which all was part of God's plan.

But while the crowd this first Palm Sunday was celebrating Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem there were a few what I would describe as Palm Sunday Pouters.

These were the religious leaders of the day who were mostly indignant of these crowds honoring Jesus while a few others were mostly jealous of Jesus sweet ride.

Also caught up in the celebratory crowd was the donkey Jesus rode who foolishly thought the crowds were cheering him! BUT just a couple days later this same donkey was over his embarrassment and back at his stable could be found bragging and signing autographs with the other barnyard folk.

And let me not forget to tell you about the donkey who turned down the chance to be that Palm Sunday donkey because it the time coincided with his Sunday afternoon nap. He later lamented in high drama ‘On the Stable Front’ a life wasted as a bum when he could have A CONTENDER!

I pray God finds you blessed this Palm Sunday and that we all slow down to appreciate the significance of this entire Holy Week. From this triumphant entry, through the pain and sadness of Jesus crucified, and ultimately resurrected that first Easter morning.

Remember if you don't shout Hosanna, the Rocks may just do it for you.

Blessings, Jeff

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