As we come to the end of Lent, we actually begin the great story of Holy Week. Join us this Sunday as we begin the journey of Jesus in his final week on earth. Celebrate Palm Sunday as we walk with Jesus entering Jerusalem as a triumphal King and then next Friday spend time with us in meditation as we digest the horrors of the trial and crucifixion. Then on April 12 join us online as we celebrate Easter Sunday. As we begin this week I invite you to watch the video, read the scripture passage and reflect on the questions below.
As you prepare for this Sunday I also invite you to have on hand some bread and juice (or other drink and food) for the celebration of Communion. We will be celebrating communion via our live worship and everyone will be invited to take part. Don’t feel like you need to go to the store if you do not have bread and grape juice, anything can work, even water and a cracker or water and whatever food you have available.
Have a blessed day and I look forward to being with you Sunday!
Scripture Reading:
Matthew 21:1-11
As Jesus and the disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the town of Bethphage on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead. “Go into the village over there,” he said. “As soon as you enter it, you will see a donkey tied there, with its colt beside it. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone asks what you are doing, just say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and he will immediately let you take them.”
This took place to fulfill the prophecy that said, “Tell the people of Jerusalem, ‘Look, your King is coming to you. He is humble, riding on a donkey— riding on a donkey’s colt.’” The two disciples did as Jesus commanded. They brought the donkey and the colt to him and threw their garments over the colt, and he sat on it. Most of the crowd spread their garments on the road ahead of him, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.
Jesus was in the center of the procession, and the people all around him were shouting, “Praise God for the Son of David! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the LORD! Praise God in highest heaven!” The entire city of Jerusalem was in an uproar as he entered. “Who is this?” they asked.
And the crowds replied, “It’s Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
Reflection Questions:
- Why do you think Jesus road a donkey as he entered Jerusalem?
- Why do you think the people were praising God as Jesus entered Jerusalem?
- What would you compare this story to in todays world?
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