Palm Sunday,

More about Palm Sunday,

On Palm Sunday, Jesus is often described as a humble yet kingly figure, entering Jerusalem in a way that fulfilled ancient prophecy and stirred both celebration and controversy.


Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey, not a war horse. This might seem like a small detail, but it’s loaded with symbolism — the donkey was a sign of peace, and by choosing it, Jesus showed he was a different kind of king: one of humility and peace, not conquest.

As He entered the city, crowds gathered. People lined the streets, waving palm branches — a symbol of victory and triumph — and laying them, along with their cloaks, on the road before Him. This was a royal welcome, the kind you’d give to a victorious leader or king.

They shouted:

"Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!"
(Matthew 21:9, Mark 11:9-10, John 12:13)

“Hosanna” means “save us,” so their cries were full of hope and expectation. Many believed Jesus was the long-awaited Messiah who would deliver them — although not everyone understood what kind of salvation He was bringing.

Visually, picture Jesus calmly riding through a noisy, bustling crowd, palm branches swaying, the sun catching on dusty cloaks laid down like a royal carpet. His expression might have been serene, maybe a little sorrowful — because He knew this praise would soon turn to rejection.