Palm Sunday part of Holy Week. So what exactly is this day that is also known as Passion Sunday?

When is Palm Sunday?

Palm Sunday (sometimes called Passion Sunday) is the Sunday before the death, burial and resection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In 2019, it is April 14, 2019. This marks the start of the Holy Week of the Life of Christ, the final 7 days of the life and ministry of Jesus walking in human form on Earth. It can range as early as mid-March to as late as Mid-April. Depending on when Easter is that year. (See blow the schedule of upcoming Palm Sunday’s.)

What is Palm Sunday?

Palm Sunday marks the triumph entry into Jerusalem, from Bethpage & Bethany (Mount Olives). Where Jesus rode a donkey. Riding a donkey was symbolic. It mean you have won a fight or war, a symbol of peace. Jesus remember conquered death and sin on the Cross. The Cross that he is about to die on soon. The people there were praising and worshiping Jesus, because they thought He was coming in victoriously and will take over the Roman Empire. The people were saying …

“Hosanna to the Son of David!
‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’
Hosanna in the highest!”

What they were saying came from Psalm 118:25-26. These same people that were putting down the palm leaves and garments on the street for Jesus to pass on, is the same people later said Crucify Him.

Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! #PalmSunday #PassionSunday‬

These people didn’t know what Jesus was doing. They didn’t know that Jesus was becoming the permanent and once and for all sacrificial lamb. Back then, during Passover, they had to sacrifice a lamb. Not just any lamb. A blemish free, spotless lamb. They priest had to inspect this lamb for purity. Once found pure, they would say It Is Finished, or saying it is good and complete. Our sins our forgiven for one more year. But with Christ dying it became once and done Finished.

On what is now called “Palm Sunday,” Jesus Christ rode a donkey into Jerusalem while villagers welcomed him and waved palm branches. This is mentioned in each of the Biblical Gospels and occurs a week before His subsequent resurrection. Jesus possibly rode a donkey rather than a horse as a sign of peace, as a war-waging king might ride a horse. The “Passion of the Christ” is typically read during Palm Sunday masses.

Found in all 4 of the Gospels 

Palm Sunday is mentioned in all four of the Gospels (Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; and John 12:12-19). Jesus went up to Jerusalem, a travel up. He went up there to die up on the Cross. To ascend Up in Heaven. Jesus knew He had to go here to die for us. Christ was willing to do this because He knew it was the Father’s will.

Even Zechariah foretold about Palm Sunday coming. Zechariah 9:9. There were over 300 prophecies of Jesus and all of them came true. Even this one from Zechariah. (400-500 years before Christ).

Zechariah 9:9

“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a donkey.

John 12:12-15

The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: “Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ The King of Israel!” Then Jesus, when He had found a young donkey, sat on it; as it is written: “Fear not, daughter of Zion; Behold, your King is coming, Sitting on a donkey’s colt.”

Today Churches

Today some churches take this day and celebrate by waving palm tree branches. Did you also know also palm branches back then were also used for funeral processions? Like I mentioned earlier these people didn’t think Jesus was coming to die, they believed He came to conquer the Romans. But little did they know that by His death, Christ did conquer. They were looking for a battle victory a war type victory. One that would over through the Roman Empire physically.

I am so glad that My Savior is Alive and Well today. That He died to save me. Save me form death and sin. Jesus won the victory. Victory in Jesus. My Savoir Forever.

Future Palm Sunday’s₁

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HOLY WEEK:

A list of events that lead up to Easter.

| Lazarus Saturday | Palm Sunday | Holy Monday |
| Holy Tuesday | Spy Wednesday |
| Maundy Thursday | Good Friday | Holy Saturday |
| Resurrection Day (Easter Sunday) | Easter Monday |

Easter Blog Posts

Below is a list of blog posts that relate to Easter. Be sure to check them all out!

1. 1 Cross, 3 Nails, 4 Given Church Sign
2. 8 Things Jesus Accomplished on the Cross
3. A-Z of Easter, The
4. Amber Alert: Jesus Christ is Missing
5. Arise My Love by Newsong
6. Ascension
7. Ash Wednesday, Day of Ashes
8. Body of Christ
9. Breakfast Pizza
10. Broken Egg
11. CEO Christians Church Sign
12. Cracking the Tradition of Hiding Easter Eggs
13. Create and Hide Unbreakable Easter Eggs
14. Cross Acronym
15. Cross of Jesus
16. Cross Tree
17. Dogwood Tree
18. Drive-Thru Easter Egg Hunt
19. Dye Eggs with All Natural Ingredients
20. Easter celebrations in the era of social distancing
21. Easter Egg Trunk Hunt
22. Easter Finger Puzzle Printable
23. Easter is Canceled
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25. Easter Monday
26. Easter Story Snack Mix Printable
27. Easter Sweet Treats Makes Easter Special
28. Easter Symbols
29. Easter Trees
30. Easter Word Search Printable
31. Egg Rolling
32. Emoji Easter Story Printable
33. Empty Egg
34. Forgiveness
35. Free Easter Printables
36. Good Friday
37. Happy Easter “Resurrection Day”
38. He is Risen Display
39. Hiding Easter Eggs
40. History of Easter Bonnets
41. Holy Monday
42. Holy Saturday
43. Holy Thursday
44. Holy Tuesday
45. Holy Wednesday
46. Hot Cross Buns
47. If Jesus Had An Obituary
48. Importance of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
49. It’s Not About the Bunny Church Sign
50. Jelly Bean Prayer Printable
51. Jesus Shows His Scars
52. Lazarus Saturday
53. Legend of the Donkey’s Cross
54. Legend of the Sand Dollar Printable
55. Legend of the Three Trees
56. Let kites soar: A Lenten tradition takes flight
57. Life Savers
58. Make Easter Eggs Last
59. Maundy Thursday
60. Meaning Behind Easter Lilies
61. No Bones About It – Jesus Is Alive!
62. Palm Sunday
63. Passover
64. Resurrection Bracelet
65. Resurrection Rolls
66. Searching for Christ
67. Shrove Tuesday
68. Silly Rabbit, Easter is for Jesus
69. Son of God Movie Review
70. Spy Wednesday
71. Stay-At-Home Spring Printables for Kids
72. Sweating Blood Prayer
73. Telelestai
74. That’s My King Dr. S.M. Lockridge
75. Trail to the Empty Tomb
76. Truth About Easter Bunny & Easter Eggs
77. That Tomb Is Still Empty, Easter Story Told by Two Kids
78. Unique Easter Traditions from Around the Globe
79. University of Tennessee Rock painted with an Easter Message, The
80. What if the Resurrection Happened Today
81. What’s So Good About Good Friday?
82. Why Did Jesus Fold the Napkin?
83. Words of Forgiveness by Saving Darkness
84. You, Sin, Christ – A Simple Illustration
85. You’ve Been Egged Printable

Easter list last updated April 19, 2022.

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