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Second Sunday of Easter The First Lesson Acts 5:27-32 When the temple police had brought the apostles, they had them stand before the council. The high priest questioned them, saying, "We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you are determined to bring this man's blood on us." But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than any human authority. The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior that he might give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him." The Psalm Psalm 118:14-29 Confitemini Domino 14 The Lord is my strength and my song, * and he has become my salvation. 15 There is a sound of exultation and victory * in the tents of the righteous: 16 "The right hand of the Lord has triumphed! *the right hand of the Lord is exalted! the right hand of the Lord has triumphed!" 17 I shall not die, but live, * and declare the works of the Lord. 18 The Lord has punished me sorely, * but he did not hand me over to death. 19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; * I will enter them; I will offer thanks to the Lord. 20 "This is the gate of the Lord; * he who is righteous may enter." 21 I will give thanks to you, for you answered me * and have become my salvation. 22 The same stone which the builders rejected * has become the chief cornerstone. 23 This is the Lord'S doing, * and it is marvelous in our eyes. 24 On this day the Lord has acted; * we will rejoice and be glad in it. 25 Hosannah, Lord, hosannah! * Lord, send us now success. 26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; * we bless you from the house of the Lord. 27 God is the Lord; he has shined upon us; * form a procession with branches up to the horns of the altar. 28 "You are my God, and I will thank you; * you are my God, and I will exalt you." 29 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; * his mercy endures for ever. or Psalm 150 Laudate Dominum 1 Hallelujah! Praise God in his holy temple; * praise him in the firmament of his power. 2 Praise him for his mighty acts; * praise him for his excellent greatness. 3 Praise him with the blast of the ram's-horn; * praise him with lyre and harp. 4 Praise him with timbrel and dance; * praise him with strings and pipe. 5 Praise him with resounding cymbals; * praise him with loud-clanging cymbals. 6 Let everything that has breath * praise the Lord. Hallelujah! The New Testament Revelation 1:4-8 John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen. "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. The Gospel John 20:19-31 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe." A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe." Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe." Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.

When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on what we now call Palm Sunday, the people bowed down and placed palm fronds on the ground for Him to ride over. This action was a show that they were welcoming, not just any person, but a king. As people were worshiping Him, and shouting, "Hosannah! Blessed is the king of Israel!", what do you think He did? He wept because He knew that these people did not understand what would lead them to the ultimate peace they were looking for. It wasn't glorious in human terms. It was, instead, the humility of one man, the earth-shaking, death-reversing sacrifice of the God of all creation. The power of His freely given life swallowed up death itself for all who would choose to follow Him. He is the way to peace.
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Passion Sunday The Gospel Luke 19:28-40 After telling a parable to the crowd at Jericho, Jesus went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, saying, "Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' just say this, 'The Lord needs it.'" So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them. As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, "Why are you untying the colt?" They said, "The Lord needs it." Then they brought it to Jesus; and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying, "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!" Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, order your disciples to stop." He answered, "I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out." The Psalm Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Confitemini Domino 1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; * his mercy endures for ever. 2 Let Israel now proclaim, * "His mercy endures for ever." 19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; * I will enter them; I will offer thanks to the Lord. 20 "This is the gate of the Lord; * he who is righteous may enter." 21 I will give thanks to you, for you answered me * and have become my salvation. 22 The same stone which the builders rejected * has become the chief cornerstone. 23 This is the Lord's doing, * and it is marvelous in our eyes. 24 On this day the Lord has acted; * we will rejoice and be glad in it. 25 Hosannah, Lord, hosannah! * Lord, send us now success. 26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; * we bless you from the house of the Lord. 27 God is the Lord; he has shined upon us; * form a procession with branches up to the horns of the altar. 28 "You are my God, and I will thank you; * you are my God, and I will exalt you." 29 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; * his mercy endures for ever. at The Liturgy of the Word The Collect Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Old Testament Isaiah 50:4-9a The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens-- wakens my ear  to listen as those who are taught. The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious,  I did not turn backward. I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my face from insult and spitting. The Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame;  he who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries? Let them confront me. It is the Lord God who helps me; who will declare me guilty? The Psalm Psalm 31:9-16 In te, Domine, speravi 9 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am in trouble; * my eye is consumed with sorrow, and also my throat and my belly. 10 For my life is wasted with grief, and my years with sighing; * my strength fails me because of affliction, and my bones are consumed. 11 I have become a reproach to all my enemies and even to my neighbors, a dismay to those of my acquaintance; * when they see me in the street they avoid me. 12 I am forgotten like a dead man, out of mind; * I am as useless as a broken pot. 13 For I have heard the whispering of the crowd; fear is all around; * they put their heads together against me; they plot to take my life. 14 But as for me, I have trusted in you, O Lord. * I have said, "You are my God. 15 My times are in your hand; * rescue me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me. 16 Make your face to shine upon your servant, * and in your loving-kindness save me." The Epistle Philippians 2:5-11 Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God  as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave,  being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself  and became obedient to the point of death--  even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name  that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend,  in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,  to the glory of God the Father. The Gospel Luke 22:14-23:56 When the hour for the Passover meal came, Jesus took his place at the table, and the apostles with him. He said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; for I tell you, I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God." Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he said, "Take this and divide it among yourselves; for I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes." Then he took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me." And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, "This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. But see, the one who betrays me is with me, and his hand is on the table. For the Son of Man is going as it has been determined, but woe to that one by whom he is betrayed!" Then they began to ask one another, which one of them it could be who would do this. A dispute also arose among them as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest. But he said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you; rather the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one at the table? But I am among you as one who serves. "You are those who have stood by me in my trials; and I confer on you, just as my Father has conferred on me, a kingdom, so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. "Simon, Simon, listen! Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." And he said to him, "Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death!" Jesus said, "I tell you, Peter, the cock will not crow this day, until you have denied three times that you know me." He said to them, "When I sent you out without a purse, bag, or sandals, did you lack anything?" They said, "No, not a thing." He said to them, "But now, the one who has a purse must take it, and likewise a bag. And the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one. For I tell you, this scripture must be fulfilled in me, `And he was counted among the lawless'; and indeed what is written about me is being fulfilled." They said, "Lord, look, here are two swords." He replied, "It is enough." He came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed him. When he reached the place, he said to them, "Pray that you may not come into the time of trial." Then he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, knelt down, and prayed, "Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me; yet, not my will but yours be done." Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and gave him strength. In his anguish he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground. When he got up from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping because of grief, and he said to them, "Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not come into the time of trial." While he was still speaking, suddenly a crowd came, and the one called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him; but Jesus said to him, "Judas, is it with a kiss that you are betraying the Son of Man?" When those who were around him saw what was coming, they asked, "Lord, should we strike with the sword?" Then one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear. But Jesus said, "No more of this!" And he touched his ear and healed him. Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple police, and the elders who had come for him, "Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a bandit? When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness!" Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest's house. But Peter was following at a distance. When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them. Then a servant-girl, seeing him in the firelight, stared at him and said, "This man also was with him." But he denied it, saying, "Woman, I do not know him." A little later someone else, on seeing him, said, "You also are one of them." But Peter said, "Man, I am not!" Then about an hour later still another kept insisting, "Surely this man also was with him; for he is a Galilean." But Peter said, "Man, I do not know what you are talking about!" At that moment, while he was still speaking, the cock crowed. The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, "Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times." And he went out and wept bitterly. Now the men who were holding Jesus began to mock him and beat him; they also blindfolded him and kept asking him, "Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?" They kept heaping many other insults on him. When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people, both chief priests and scribes, gathered together, and they brought him to their council. They said, "If you are the Messiah, tell us." He replied, "If I tell you, you will not believe; and if I question you, you will not answer. But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God." All of them asked, "Are you, then, the Son of God?" He said to them, "You say that I am." Then they said, "What further testimony do we need? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips!" Then the assembly rose as a body and brought Jesus before Pilate. They began to accuse him, saying, "We found this man perverting our nation, forbidding us to pay taxes to the emperor, and saying that he himself is the Messiah, a king." Then Pilate asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" He answered, "You say so." Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, "I find no basis for an accusation against this man." But they were insistent and said, "He stirs up the people by teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee where he began even to this place." When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. And when he learned that he was under Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him off to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had been wanting to see him for a long time, because he had heard about him and was hoping to see him perform some sign. He questioned him at some length, but Jesus gave him no answer. The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him. Even Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him; then he put an elegant robe on him, and sent him back to Pilate. That same day Herod and Pilate became friends with each other; before this they had been enemies. Pilate then called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people, and said to them, "You brought me this man as one who was perverting the people; and here I have examined him in your presence and have not found this man guilty of any of your charges against him. Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us. Indeed, he has done nothing to deserve death. I will therefore have him flogged and release him." Then they all shouted out together, "Away with this fellow! Release Barabbas for us!" (This was a man who had been put in prison for an insurrection that had taken place in the city, and for murder.) Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again; but they kept shouting, "Crucify, crucify him!" A third time he said to them, "Why, what evil has he done? I have found in him no ground for the sentence of death; I will therefore have him flogged and then release him." But they kept urgently demanding with loud shouts that he should be crucified; and their voices prevailed. So Pilate gave his verdict that their demand should be granted. He released the man they asked for, the one who had been put in prison for insurrection and murder, and he handed Jesus over as they wished. As they led him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming from the country, and they laid the cross on him, and made him carry it behind Jesus. A great number of the people followed him, and among them were women who were beating their breasts and wailing for him. But Jesus turned to them and said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. For the days are surely coming when they will say, 'Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bore, and the breasts that never nursed.' Then they will begin to say to the mountains, 'Fall on us'; and to the hills, 'Cover us.' For if they do this when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?" Two others also, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." And they cast lots to divide his clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!" The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, "If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!" There was also an inscription over him, "This is the King of the Jews." One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, "Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!" But the other rebuked him, saying, "Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong." Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." He replied, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise." It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, while the sun's light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit." Having said this, he breathed his last. When the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God and said, "Certainly this man was innocent." And when all the crowds who had gathered there for this spectacle saw what had taken place, they returned home, beating their breasts. But all his acquaintances, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things. Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph, who, though a member of the council, had not agreed to their plan and action. He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea, and he was waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God. This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid it in a rock-hewn tomb where no one had ever been laid. It was the day of Preparation, and the sabbath was beginning. The women who had come with him from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how his body was laid. Then they returned, and prepared spices and ointments. On the sabbath they rested according to the commandment. or Luke 23:1-49 The assembly of the elders of the people rose as a body and brought Jesus before Pilate. They began to accuse him, saying, "We found this man perverting our nation, forbidding us to pay taxes to the emperor, and saying that he himself is the Messiah, a king." Then Pilate asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" He answered, "You say so." Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, "I find no basis for an accusation against this man." But they were insistent and said, "He stirs up the people by teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee where he began even to this place." When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. And when he learned that he was under Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him off to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had been wanting to see him for a long time, because he had heard about him and was hoping to see him perform some sign. He questioned him at some length, but Jesus gave him no answer. The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him. Even Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him; then he put an elegant robe on him, and sent him back to Pilate. That same day Herod and Pilate became friends with each other; before this they had been enemies. Pilate then called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people, and said to them, "You brought me this man as one who was perverting the people; and here I have examined him in your presence and have not found this man guilty of any of your charges against him. Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us. Indeed, he has done nothing to deserve death. I will therefore have him flogged and release him." Then they all shouted out together, "Away with this fellow! Release Barabbas for us!" (This was a man who had been put in prison for an insurrection that had taken place in the city, and for murder.) Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again; but they kept shouting, "Crucify, crucify him!" A third time he said to them, "Why, what evil has he done? I have found in him no ground for the sentence of death; I will therefore have him flogged and then release him." But they kept urgently demanding with loud shouts that he should be crucified; and their voices prevailed. So Pilate gave his verdict that their demand should be granted. He released the man they asked for, the one who had been put in prison for insurrection and murder, and he handed Jesus over as they wished. As they led him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming from the country, and they laid the cross on him, and made him carry it behind Jesus. A great number of the people followed him, and among them were women who were beating their breasts and wailing for him. But Jesus turned to them and said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. For the days are surely coming when they will say, 'Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bore, and the breasts that never nursed.' Then they will begin to say to the mountains, 'Fall on us'; and to the hills, 'Cover us.' For if they do this when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?" Two others also, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." And they cast lots to divide his clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!" The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, "If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!" There was also an inscription over him, "This is the King of the Jews." One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, "Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!" But the other rebuked him, saying, "Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong." Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." He replied, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise." It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, while the sun's light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit." Having said this, he breathed his last. When the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God and said, "Certainly this man was innocent." And when all the crowds who had gathered there for this spectacle saw what had taken place, they returned home, beating their breasts. But all his acquaintances, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.

PREPARING FOR THE PASSOVER  After Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead Caiaphas the High Priest unintentionally prophesied that Jesus' death would not be for Israel only, but for all the children of God scattered around the world, and from that time on the Jewish leaders began plotting the death of Jesus. The Bible says that Jesus then stopped his public ministry and left Bethany, near Jerusalem, and went to the edge of the desert, to the village of Ephraim, and stayed there for a while with his disciples before returning to Bethany. Reading on now in the next chapter of the Gospel of John. John 12:1 As the Passover approached, many people came to Jerusalem early for the cleansing rituals, and in the Temple they whispered, “Will Jesus come?” And hearing this the chief priests and Pharisees warned everyone to report him so they could arrest him. Six days before Passover Jesus arrived in Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom he had raised from the dead. A dinner was held in Jesus' honour and while Lazarus reclined with Jesus Martha served, and Mary came and poured expensive perfume on Jesus' feet, wiping them with her hair, with the fragrant aroma filling the house.  Judas Iscariot objected to Mary doing this, pretending to care for the poor, though he often stole from the disciples' funds, and Jesus replied, “Leave her alone. She's preparing me for burial. The poor you will always have with you, but not me.” Crowds gathered, wanting to see both Jesus and Lazarus, while the chief priests even plotted to kill Lazarus, since many were believing in Jesus because of him. The next day, news of Jesus' arrival spread, and as Jesus entered Jerusalem for the Passover week the whole city was stirred. People in the crowd were saying “It's Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee, and the large crowd came out to meet him waving palm branches and shouting, “Hosannah. blessed is the King of Israel!”  Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a young donkey, fulfilling the prophecy from Zechariah: “Don't be afraid, people of Israel. Your King comes, riding on a donkey's colt.” But the disciples only understood this later, after Jesus was risen in glory.  Jesus then went into the Temple into the court of the gentiles and drove out the Temple money changers, angrily overturning their tables while they were selling doves at exorbitant prices to the visiting Jewish pilgrims. He said, “The Scriptures say, ‘My Temple will be a house of prayer,' but you've turned it into a den of thieves!” And the blind and the crippled came to him in the Temple, and he healed them, but when the chief priests and religious leaders saw the miracles and heard children shouting, “God bless the Son of David!” they were angry. “Do you hear what these children are saying?” they asked Jesus. “Yes,” Jesus replied. “Haven't you read the Scriptures? ‘Even children and infants will give praise.' Those who had witnessed the raising of Lazarus spread the word, which drew even more people, and the Pharisees were getting desperate and said, “We've lost, everyone's following him!” Some Greeks who had come for Passover asked Philip if they could meet Jesus and Jesus responded, “The time has come for me to be glorified. Like a grain of wheat, I must fall into the ground and die in order to produce a harvest of new life in the earth. Those who cling to life will lose it; those who give it up for my sake will gain eternal life, and anyone who wants to follow me must go where I go, and the Father will honour them.” Jesus prayed, “Father, glorify your name,” and a voice from heaven replied, “I have, and I will again.” Some thought it was thunder; others said an angel spoke. But Jesus told them, “The voice was for your sake, and now is the time for a time of crisis that will test and assess the world. When I'm lifted up, I'll draw everyone to me,” referring to his death.  The crowd was confused. “Isn't the Messiah supposed to live forever?” Jesus answered, “Walk in the light while you have it. Then you will become children of light.” After saying this, he left and stayed out of sight for a short time, and despite all his miracles, many still didn't believe. But Isaiah had prophesied this, saying their eyes and hearts would be hardened so they wouldn't turn and be healed. Yet some leaders did believe, but kept silent, fearing the Pharisees would expel them from the synagogue because they valued human praise more than` God's. Then Jesus came back to speak once again to the crowd and cried out, “If you trust me, you're trusting God who sent me. I've come as light into the darkness. I didn't come to judge the world but to save it. But those who reject me and my words will be judged by the truth I've spoken. These are not my own words—they're from the Father, who gives eternal life. And I say exactly what he tells me to say.” Reading on into the next chapter of John – Chapter 13:1 On the evening of the Passover supper, Jesus knew his time on earth was ending and he would soon return to the Father, and the devil had already prompted Judas Iscariot to betray him during the supper. Jesus, fully aware of his own divine origin and destiny, showed his deep love for his disciples by getting up from the table, removing his robe, wrapping a towel around himself, and beginning to wash their feet. When he reached Peter, Peter protested, “Lord, you shouldn't be washing my feet! Jesus said, “You don't understand now, but you will later.” Peter insisted, “Never! “Jesus replied, “If I don't wash you, you can't share life with me.”  Then wash my hands and head too!” Peter said. Jesus told him, “A person who has bathed only needs their feet washed to be fully clean. And you are clean—though not all of you,” referring to Judas who would betray him. After washing their feet, Jesus put on his robe and asked, “Do you understand what I've done? You call me ‘Lord' and ‘Teacher'—and rightly so. And if I, your Lord, have washed your feet, you should wash one another's. I've just given you an example of what serving means —you know that I have served you so serve one another, and you'll be blessed. “I'm not speaking to all of you; I know whom I've chosen. But the Scripture must be fulfilled: ‘The one who shares my bread will betray me.' I'm telling you now so when it happens, you'll believe. Anyone who welcomes my messenger welcomes me—and the One who sent me.” Deeply troubled, Jesus said, “One of you will betray me.” The disciples were all stunned, and each one said to him ‘Is it I Lord, except for John who leaned in and asked, “Lord, who is it? ” Jesus answered, “It's the one I give this piece of bread to.” Then he dipped it and gave it to Judas Iscariot. As soon as Judas ate it, Satan entered him. Jesus said to Judas, “Hurry—go and do what you must do.”  The others didn't understand—some thought Jesus was sending Judas out to buy food or give money to the poor. Judas left quickly, stepping into the night. Once he was gone, Jesus said, “Now the time has come for the Son of Man to be glorified, and God will be glorified in him. Dear children, I'll be with you only a little longer. You'll look for me, but you can't come where I'm going. “So I give you a new command: love one another as I have loved you. Your love for each other will show the world that you are my disciples.” Peter asked, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus replied, “You can't follow me now—but you will later. “But why not now?” Peter asked. “I'm ready to die for you!” Jesus answered, “Die for me? Before the rooster crows tomorrow, you'll deny three times that you even know me.” The Last Supper was the last time Jesus would gather with all of his disciples in one place and teach them and model to them the way of serving and loving one another. When he broke the bread and drank the cup with him he said ‘do this in remembrance of me'. He was telling them of his expectation of how they would live for him with loyalty and unity and sacrificial love for one another and for the world. But he also told them the reality that in the hours to come one of them would betray him and one of them would deny him and that all of them would scatter and desert him when he surrendered himself to those who would take him and kill him. The disciples were incredulous to all of this, still not understanding the meaning of the things Jesus did and said, and this was what Jesus had expected. But the actions and words he expressed that night were immortalised, and would be lived out, serving as a remembrance for his disciples and for all of humanity who would believe. Heaven would soon bestow faith and the grace upon the earth through the Holy Spirit, and the events of that evening would encourage and inspire and challenge every soul that hears this story. The man Judas allowed darkness to take over his being because of his wilful anger and resentment because of his lost hopes to bring about his idea of justice. He regretted what he did immediately after his treachery.  Judas was unable to surrender the demand of his self-centred justice that drove his life. Instead of letting Jesus die for him and give him a new life he took his own life in his despair. Nevertheless, Jesus still died for him and said to his Father on the cross ‘forgive them Father they know not what they do.' Not one of them knew what they were doing. Perhaps Mary his mother understood because it was the sword that continually pierced her heart, which was prophesied to her by Simeon when Jesus was dedicated as a baby. The man Peter denied him just as Jesus predicted but his sin was not angry or resentful but a fear of being associated with the shame of what he saw as the failure of Jesus' mission. He lived to receive the forgiveness and repentance and faith in the totally committed love of Jesus for him. He received the commission to live in partnership with Jesus as a witness of his resurrection.  When we can believe in the totally committed love of Jesus for us and we can accept our imperfect selves as being loved with so much compassion, we can then allow that love and compassion to flow out from us into the imperfect lives of the people in our personal world. We, like Peter receive that commission to be in partnership with Jesus in reconciling people to God for forgiveness and receiving the faith and the grace to be transformed into his likeness as a New Creation. Amen

Thoughts on the readings for January 19th (Genesis 32, 33; Psalm 36; Matthew 21). Jacob in Genesis 32 journeyed to Bethel. As he did so he noticed that journeying alongside Jacob's was a troop of angels. Jacob named the place Mahanaim (meaning “two companies”). It was a reassurance to Jacob that the God of Bethel was always with him, as He promised in Genesis 28. Jacob next hears the disturbing news that Esau, with 400 armed men, is coming to meet him. Jacob becomes gripped with fear as his mind went back to the hostility with which they had parted. Jacob makes plans for his family's protection and an attempt to placate his brother, Esau, with great material gifts. After doing all he could Jacob stayed behind to humbly beseech help from his God. And in response the God (El – strength) of Bethel sends his angel who wrestled all night with Jacob. The Almighty withheld the angel's might, so that neither Jacob nor the angel were able to prevail. At some stage of the contest Jacob realised that he was contending with an angel. At this point Jacob refused to release the angel until he was granted a blessing. The angel changed Jacob's name to Israel (“a prince with God”) and smote the hollow of Jacob's thigh, leaving him with a permanent limp; and a reminder that in order to prevail (with God and men) he must always trust that the LORD can do, when we cannot. At sunrise the angel let Jacob go. It was too late for Jacob to catch up with his family; whose fate was in the hand of the Almighty. Hosea tells us that it was here in Bethel that Jacob found God at last; and is so able to teach us. Slowly read aloud Hosea 12 verse 2-6 and pause and ponder. Note also that when Israel brought their tithes and first fruits to the priest they were to say aloud the words of Deuteronomy 26 verse 5. In chapter 33 the twin brothers meet. Jacob found that the expected hostility was not there. Jacob's Sovereign had preserved him and fulfilled the promise of chapter 28. Jacob tried to give his gifts to Esau, who didn't want them. Esau asks Jacob to come with him to Petra. Jacob insists that his brother go ahead and they will follow at a slower pace. Jacob never made that journey but went to Succoth (meaning “booths”). They constructed booths and dwelt there. Jacob then came to Shechem, where he purchased the land that his grandfather Abraham had purchased long ago. Jacob built an altar in thanksgiving to his Sovereign; and named that altar – God the God of Israel. Psalm 36 is from the pen of David. The choirmaster is told to celebrate the steadfast loving kindness of Yahweh. Verse 1 tells us why the wicked act the way that they do – “there is no fear of God before their eyes” (cp Romans 3 verse18, which is the 7th consecutive quote from the Old Testament showing the perversity of human nature). Verses 2-4 of Psalm 36 speak of the arrogance and calculated plotting of the wicked against the upright. From verses 5-10 David speaks of his confidence in Yahweh's steadfast love and righteousness. Those who have received it know of the benefits that come to those who faithfully trust in the LORD. Meditate the power of verse 9 – “with you (God) is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light” (ESV). The Father alone is eternal and not created. All life has come from Him. Verse 10 is a plea for the Creator to maintain that love for His children. Verses 11-12 is a call for the Omnipotent to silence once and for all time the arrogant. In Matthew 21 Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem was accompanied by shouts of “Hosannah” – meaning save now. Matthew tells us that this was in fulfilment of the prophecy of Zechariah, in the 9th chapter. The prophecy of Zechariah contrasts the arrogant Alexander the Great, bringing death and destruction; with Jesus the lowly bring salvation. The next citation in Matthew – “Blessed is he that comes in the name of the LORD” ie Yahweh – comes from Psalm 118 verse 26 (but note Messiah's mindset from the context of the entire Psalm). Proverbs 16 verse 32 insightfully says: “Better is he who rules his own spirit than he who takes a city”. The rulers were in indignation with the multitude and asked Jesus to rebuke them. Our Lord's response was to refer them to Psalm 8 the LXX version, which spoke of what was happening and the victory being accomplished. Next in the chapter came the curse of a fig tree, which like Israel, showed the false promise of apparent fruitfulness. It was cursed by Jesus. The next day the disciples witnessed that the tree had immediately withered. This was followed by Jesus' demonstration that his authority was unquestionably from God. After this came the parable of the two sons – firstly the rulers said that they were doing the Father's will, but lied, in contrast the commoners knew they were sinners but they sincerely repented. Lastly the chapter concludes with the parable of the unfaithful tenants. The rulers recognising themselves in the story fulfilled it to the letter by immediately taking counsel to destroy Jesus.

There's nothing that warms the heart like great Christmas hymns. And on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, a best-of Christmas broadcast shares the stories behind some of those unforgettable songs. David and Barbara Leeman will take us on a guided tour of music that has stood the test of time. Don't miss the inspiration, comfort and joy on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: HOSANNA IN EXCELSIS: HYMNS AND DEVOTIONS FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASONDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This talk was part of the AM Service series entitled The Message Of Matthew. Text: Matthew 21:1-17 Date: 10 November 2024 Speaker: Mark Vivian

Finding salvation is the cry of Hoshana, so how does that help us in 2024? Reading from Ecclesiastes chapter 7 is timely.Support the showThanks for listening. Please share the pod with your mates, and feel free to comment right here! Write to Bob on his email -- bobmendo@AOL.comLink to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078996765315 on Facebook. Bobs Your Uncle features the opinions of Bob Mendelsohn and any of his guests.To financially support the podcast, go to the Patreon site and choose Gold, Silver or Bronze levels. Thanks for that! https://www.patreon.com/BobsYourUncle To read Bob's 1999 autobiography, click this link https://bit.ly/StoryBob To see photos of any of Bob's guests, they are all on an album on his Flickr site click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobmendo/albums/72177720296857670

The Liturgy of the PalmsMark 11:1-11or John 12:12-16Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29The Liturgy of the WordIsaiah 50:4-9aPhilippians 2:5-11Mark 14:1-15:47or Mark 15:1-39, [40-47]Psalm 31:9-16at The Liturgy of the PalmsThe GospelMark 11:1-11When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it. If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?' just say this, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here immediately.'” They went away and found a colt tied near a door, outside in the street. As they were untying it, some of the bystanders said to them, “What are you doing, untying the colt?” They told them what Jesus had said; and they allowed them to take it. Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields. Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting,“Hosanna!Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David!Hosanna in the highest heaven!”Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.orJohn 12:12-16The next day the great crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord— the King of Israel!” Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it; as it is written: “Do not be afraid, daughter of Zion. Look, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey's colt!” His disciples did not understand these things at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written of him and had been done to him.The PsalmPsalm 118:1-2, 19-29Confitemini Domino1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; *his mercy endures for ever.2 Let Israel now proclaim, *"His mercy endures for ever."19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; *I will enter them;I will offer thanks to the Lord.20 "This is the gate of the Lord; *he who is righteous may enter."21 I will give thanks to you, for you answered me *and have become my salvation.22 The same stone which the builders rejected *has become the chief cornerstone.23 This is the Lord's doing, *and it is marvelous in our eyes.24 On this day the Lord has acted; *we will rejoice and be glad in it.25 Hosannah, Lord, hosannah! *Lord, send us now success.26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; *we bless you from the house of the Lord.27 God is the Lord; he has shined upon us; *form a procession with branches up to the horns of the altar.28 "You are my God, and I will thank you; *you are my God, and I will exalt you."29 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; *his mercy endures for ever.at The Liturgy of the WordThe CollectAlmighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to...

On Palm Sunday, we celebrate Jesus as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords who entered Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives to the cries of Hosannah from the multitudes, but we also recognize that Jesus knew something they didn't – that He would soon “endure the cross, scorning its shame” in order to open the way to God for all of us.   ---   What is a Christian, and what does a Christian do? How do we live out our faith in everyday life? In this new series called “Decided,” we're going back to the basics of what it means to trust and follow Jesus.  Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49230618 Submit a Question: bit.ly/BeyondSundayQuestions

How did the crowd miss that Jesus was The Messiah? They started out so good: “Hosannah!” But within a few days, “Crucify him!” Jesus came to fulfill a promise God made way back in Genesis, yet the people assumed he was there simply to defeat Rome. When we make up a god in our own image, culture will absolutely sway us. Look at the story of Jephthah in Judges 11. This is a most unusual Palm Sunday message! However, it makes the point that we need to stand on Truth found in God's Word. 

On Palm Sunday we celebrate the day that Jesus came to town. The people celebrating as their King rides in on a donkey- shouts of Hosannah, Hosannah-save us-He will and He does just not the way they thought. The people had been oppressed under Roman rule and wanted vindication.But what happens when the Romans are gone? We would still be oppressed by the sin that weighs us down. Jesus died in our place to vindicate us in the eyes of God-to remove our sin by taking it onto himself. We can come to him anytime and know that we will be welcome, that He will save us and call us friend.To support the ministry of Melbourne Inclusive Church go to: https://www.michurch.org.au/your-giftMelbourne Inclusive Church boldly and proudly proclaims Christ's equal love for all people regardless of their ability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, gender, race, ethnicity, or culture. Melbourne Inclusive Church is part of the EMI Global family of churches.

My friend, may your heart be filled with praise to the King of Heaven, the King of Glory, to rule and reign in your heart and life every day, in Jesus' name. God bless you, my friend! And you have a great day! Tommy Hays | Messiah Ministries New Mailing Address: 502 North Milam Street Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 Please share this word to encourage a friend! Anyone can sign up for free at: https://messiah-ministries.org My Books on Inner Healing, Spiritual Freedom and Spiritual Intimacy with God are Available on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/author/tommyhays “Setting hearts free to be all they were created to be —Free to Be Like Jesus— secure in their identity, growing in maturity, fulfilling their destiny" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morningbymorningtommyhays/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morningbymorningtommyhays/support

Holy Week is a week set apart for deepening our grasp of Jesus' work on the cross and resurrection from the dead. On Palm Sunday we remember Jesus' entering Jerusalem to shouts of Hosannah, riding on a colt to signify a king coming in peace. Prepare for this week's message by reflecting on Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29, Luke 19:28-44, Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, & John 12:12-19Download our Holy Week Devotional to enhance your understanding and celebration of Jesus' work of salvation for us!

It's Palm Sunday, where we wave palm branches and sing “Hosannah!” But why do we do it? Because it's also the start of the Holy Week story. This story is at the core of Christianity, and it has the power to shape us into the very best of who we are in God.

“Where's a Palm Frond When You Need it?”Setting:- Jesus had just raised Lazarus from the dead, so folks were pretty excited…including Jesus'enemies- Matthew 20:17-1917 Now Jesus was going up to Jerusalem. On the way, he took the Twelve aside and said tothem, 18 “We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to thechief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death 19 and will handhim over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. On the third day he will beraised to life!”- Then the mother of Zebedee's sons asked Jesus if her boys could sit at his right and lefthands- They didn't get it…in fact, Matthew has her at Jesus' crucifixion…Matthew 21:1-6As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent twodisciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkeytied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything toyou, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: (the prophet Zechariah)5 “Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you,gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.'” [a]6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and thecolt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on.This is referencing the Old Testament prophesy of the coming King…the MessiahZechariah 9:9Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem!See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious,lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.This prophesy of the coming King was 500 years before Jesus…In Jacob's blessing on his son Judah, he is also pronouncing that Israel's true and everlastingking will come from the tribe of Judah…even referring to the donkeyGenesis 49:10-11The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, [a]until he to whom it belongs [b] shall come and the obedience of the nations shall be his.11 He will tether his donkey to a vine, his colt to the choicest branch;he will wash his garments in wine, his robes in the blood of grapes.Why a donkey?In ancient times, when a conquering king rode into a city, it was usually with a show of greatpower and wealth, on a white horse in times of war, and a donkey in times of peace. Our King,Jesus was going to ride into the city triumphantly, yet peacefully and meekly on a donkey.Meek, meaning power under control.1 Kings 1:32-3432 King David said, “Call in Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.”When they came before the king, 33 he said to them: “Take your lord's servants with you andhave Solomon my son mount my own mule and take him down to Gihon. 34 There have Zadokthe priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him king over Israel. Blow the trumpet and shout,‘Long live King Solomon!'This represents the day that Solomon was recognized as the new kingSo - The symbolism and significance of this event would be understood by everyone there…- So, After a few years of showing people who He was, and telling those He healed not to tellanyone, Jesus was letting the people of Jerusalem, those visiting for the Passover, theleaders of the synagogue, the rulers of Jerusalem and every single one of us know that Hewas and is indeed the Messiah…the KingMatthew 21:1-66 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and thecolt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 8 A very large crowd spread theircloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 Thecrowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,“Hosanna [b] to the Son of David!”“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” [c]“Hosanna [d] in the highest heaven!”Hosanna: means “save now”…where did that come from??Psalm 118:25-26LORD, save us! (That is the word Hosanna) LORD, grant us success!26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you. [a]- They did not truly understand HOW Jesus was going to save them.-- Their expectations were not in line with the King's will, but their own.-- They understood the prophesy enough to know that He was the messiah, but not enough toget past their own notions of why He was there and what the Messiah was going to deliverthem from… He did not come to deliver them from Rome. He came to deliver them and allof us from sin, death and hell.-So why did they lay down palm fronds?Palm branches were often used in the celebration of victory and in King David's time, they wereused to honor royalty.Even Wikipedia says: The palm branch, or palm frond, is a symbol of victory, triumph, peace,and eternal life. We see them in the old testament and even in the Book of Revelation:Revelation 7:99 After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, fromevery nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. Theywere wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands.So if palm branches are so important, why didn't we distribute them today?Because you already have one…because I believe we already ARE one…If we are in Christ, are we not (as Wikipedia called it) symbols of victory, triumph, peace, andeternal life?Everything you can lay down before the King, you already have. We know what it meant forpeople to lay down their coats and palms before Jesus, but He is calling us to lay down our livesfor our King…our hearts, our minds, our strength …everything we are.Every thought / Every action / Every relationship / Every job / Every habit / Every worry / Ourpast, present and future. That is what we should be laying down before our KingIn Luke 14, Jesus talks about the cost of being a disciple…Luke 14:25-2725 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26 “If anyone comes to meand does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even theirown life—such a person cannot be my disciple. 27 And whoever does not carry their cross andfollow me cannot be my disciple.Luke 14:3333 In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples.Galatians 2:2020 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now livein the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.He wants us to lay down everything we are for Him…so much more than a palm frond and acloak.He laid down His life for us and asks the same of us for Him.What are your expectations of the King? Are they in line with His will or with yours?Do you know that our King isn't here to make you rich? Or to make you happy? Or to help youtake control of society with power. Our king said “in this life you will have trouble” and “Whoeverwants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.As a follower of Jesus, If we are not living a life for Him, are we yelling “Hosannah” with ourmouths and “Crucify Him” by our actions?This was easier when it was just a palm branch…in fact…where's a palm frond when you needit?That same king who came riding a donkey into Jerusalem as a peaceful conquering king,conquered sin and death, delivered us from an eternity without God, and is coming back tovanquish the enemy…and the next time, He will be riding a war horse…Revelation 19:11-1611 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is calledFaithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war. 12 His eyes are like blazing fire, and onhis head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but hehimself. 13 He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. 14 Thearmies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white andclean. 15 Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. “He willrule them with an iron scepter.” [a] He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of GodAlmighty. 16 On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written:KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.Luke 19:39-4039 Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!”40 “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.”All of nature knows the significance of this moment…and this King…do we?PrayThe Lord's Supper23 Corinthians 11:23-2623 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night hewas betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is mybody, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the same way, after supper he tookthe cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, inremembrance of me.” 26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim theLord's death until he comes.Passages from The Message:Matthew 20:17-19Matthew 21:1-6Zechariah 9:9Genesis 49:10-111 Kings 1:32-34Matthew 21:1-6Psalm 118:25-26Revelation 7:9Luke 14:25-27Luke 14:33Galatians 2:20Revelation 19:11-16Luke 19:39-40

Have you ever felt like life was just too busy but had no idea how to slow it down? Have you had the desire for change, but didn't have the space or time to explore those changes? In today's episode my friend Hosanna Wong and I discuss what it means to abide in Christ and live the life He has called you to live. Hosanna Wong is an international speaker, best-selling author, and spoken word artist helping everyday people know Jesus for real. Hosanna preaches in churches, conferences, prisons, & other events around the world. She serves together with her husband Guy in various ministries equipping people with tools to share the gospel of Jesus in today's world.  Hosanna is passionate about spreading the gospel and helping people know and love as who they really are. Her newest book You Are More Than You've Been Told is available now! You may have heard the term, "to abide in Christ". In today's episode Hosannah challenges us to look at what that practically means for our day to day life. You'll hear how we can fight for our schedules to create structures that look like the rhythms of Jesus' life. Four rhythms she dives into today are:Rhythm of scripture Rhythm of prayerRhythm of rest Rhythm of real communityIf I'm being honest, there are two rhythms on this list that I really struggle with. But Hosanna said some things today that have really stuck with me and even though they're not my strengths, I'm committed to leaning into them and asking God to help me! Which of these rhythms are your strengths and which are some you can grow in to help you abide in Christ each day? SHOW LINKS:You Are More Than You've Been ToldI Have A New Name spoke wordThe Spirit of Disciplines by Dallas WillardOn Living Well by Eugene PetersonChinatown PrettyHH Book ClubConnect with Jamie

MCing legend Simon Hosannah joins the MVP Cast. He tells Mark Woods about how he fell into announcing basketball, the big names and big games where he's been the man on the mic, and the work it takes to put on a show. But he also reveals the mammoth change in his life that's put him in a contest of his own - and why it's led him to retire from courtside next month. More at MVP247.com.

It's one of the most well known stories in the Bible…the arrival of Jesus into Jerusalem, riding on a donkey, at the start of Passover Week. While the entrance of Christ into the Holy City was a triumphant one, with palm branches waving and the people shouting “Hosannah!”, the week would end in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. So what led up to this “Palm Sunday”? What happened in the days between a kingly arrival and a criminals death? And what are the lessons for us today? Join Pastors Chad, Matt, and Adam as they discuss the meaning of Palm Sunday, what the Passover represents to us today as followers of Christ, and how it all points to King Jesus as our Broken Crown series comes to a close. 

Here's where it all goes down. We've followed Jesus from his birth at Christmas, through his ministry and teaching, and we all know what's coming next. But first… bread and wine. Family, around the table. Join us as we shout “Hosannah!” Then, we delve into the most profound family meal in history, and we come to the table ourselves. There's a seat with your name on it!

Brent walks through John 12:9-19The story builds and even includes Lazarus in John 12:9-11. There is a plot to destroy any evidence that Jesus was the Messiah. If power is your ultimate goal, it will ultimately be your downfall. A line blurred is always a line crossed. Hosannah - give salvation now found in Psalm 118:25 Main Takeaway: What you worship will either destroy you or it will deliver you. Connect with SLU:InstagramRegister for SLULearn more about The LIFT TourLearn more about YPS Connect with our Hosts:Brent's InstagramBrent's TwitterJeff's InstagramJeff's Twitter

esus is coming, but not as at His first advent, a babe in Bethlehem, not as He rode into Jerusalem, when the disciples praised God with a loud voice and cried, Hosannah; but in the glory of the Father, and with all the retinue of holy angels with Him, to escort Him on His way to earth. 

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The liturgies of Holy Week are immensely beautiful, meaningful, and profound. Engaging in them, especially as a community, can help us gain fresh insights about the Christian faith.  In this episode, Dr. Ryan Messmore reflects on 12 things that stood out to him during his own Holy Week journey. From joining the crowd shouting "Hosannah" on Palm Sunday, to hearing the rumbling thunder at Wednesday's Tenebrae, to Thursday's foot-washing and the guarding the tomb of repose, to the music, lights, and color of the Great Easter Vigil, the liturgies of this special week are laden with deep symbolism.  Listen to learn how these events and more enable participation in Christ's self-sacrifice and Resurrection life.

"Hosanna, Hosanna" is what the people cried as Jesus made his entrance into Jerusalem. It looked like a parade, but to Jesus it was a funeral march. He knew that those same cries of "hosanna" would soon turn to "crucify him." This same pattern can even happen to us today. Do you shout "Hosanna," only to later say "crucify him," when it's convenient or is Jesus really Lord Almighty? When you give at Harmony, you are investing in life change and are Advancing the Kingdom!  GIVE TODAY, text any amount to (859) 459-0316  to get started (or give online @ my.harmonychurch.cc/give . ------------------- Sermon Notes Slide Key: Sermons always start with “OPENING ILLUSTRATION:” and end with “CLOSING ILLUSTRATION:"All scriptures are NIV unless otherwise notedBold = Slide textBold Red = Scriptures (please reflect formatting of scripture on slides, i.e. - underlines, italics, etc.)“b" or “B” on a line by itself = Slide break/New slideBold ALL CAPS WORDS = heading to be ignored[some text] = programming notes to be paid attention to I grew up in a fairly contemporary and modern church. Our worship center looked a lot like this one. We had the lights like we do in here. Instead of pews, there were chairs. The worship songs we sang were similar to the ones we sing here. It was your standard modern sort of church. When I went off to college, though, I was fortunate enough to be exposed to multiple different ways of having church. There were people at my school from all different backgrounds. One of my roommates actually grew up with the total opposite church experience. He was episcopal. For those that are not familiar, the episcopal church is what we often consider “high church.” This is a church experience that is much more “classical” if that makes sense. It's the stained glass, wooden pews, hymnals, and stuff. People might consider that “old school.” I was actually invited a few times to attend service with him and it was so wild seeing how they do church. I knew what hymns were and all that stuff, but there was an entirely other level To their services that they called “liturgy.” The liturgy was just the way that they had service. It was always the same. Every week they said the same prayers, said the same words before communion, and there was this call and response part. They would say stuff like, “May the Lord be with you,” and the people would respond, “and also with you.” There was what they called “pew aerobics” where they do things like stand, they may kneel for a part of service, and then stand again, they might sit for a while, but it was just constant movement. Now I am not going to be running off and joining an Episcopal church any time soon. It was cool but it still wasn't my thing, but there were a few things that they did that I thought were just awesome. One of them is what they call a liturgical calendar. Their entire denomination keeps the same calendar. This means that if you were traveling away from your home church, you could stop by any episcopal church on a Sunday morning and basically have the same service you'd have at home. You'd sing the same hymns, in the same order, with the same prayers, and the sermon would even be based on the same themes and Bible verses. It was crazy to me! The liturgical calendar also has it's very own seasons. This was the coolest part for me. My roommate would share with us what season we were in. The neat thing is that the seasons come with special emphasis so it tells you how you should prepare your hearts and minds as you live through the year with Christ. For example, near Christmas time is the season of Advent so you'd focus on the coming of Christ and prepare his way in your life. He would remind us of the season and it would help me focus on different aspects of my relationship with Jesus. It was actually really helpful for me. Even though we don't really use it here at Harmony, I still keep one eye on the liturgical calendar so I can sort of feel how Christ moves in my life throughout the year. Right now, we're in the season of Lent. Unlike Advent, lent is not what I would call a happy and joyous season. While Easter Sunday is always a celebration and is like a party, Jesus has to die first in order to be resurrected. That is not so fun. The entire point of lent is preparing ourselves to die with Christ on Good Friday. We focus on his death and the reason he had to die. So it's a pretty rough season where we deny ourselves and focus on our own sinfulness and repentance. That's what I'm hoping to do over these next two weeks. I'm wanting to help you prepare your heart for Easter but to do that we have to really get ready to die. It's not necessarily going to be fun or joyous, that's what Easter is for. Instead, these sermons are going to be a bit rough and convicting, but just know I'm not just trying to beat you up. God has already worked me over as I'm writing this sermon, so if you're feeling a bit sore after this sermon, I've been going through the same thing all week, but it's important because I want to fully experience what God wants me to have on Easter and to do that we have to get ready. (Linking Statement) So we're going to look at a story of how an entire city prepared for Easter and how they really messed it all up to use as a warning for us to not make the same mistake. [Body] (Proof 1) - Do you treat him like a king? (Explanation) We're going to start with a story that happened right at the end of Jesus' life on Earth. He and his disciples were approaching the town of Jerusalem. This was the capital of the Jewish world. Instead of just strolling right on into the city he decides that he needs to really make an entrance. Jesus knows that his time on earth is running out and he wants to make an important statement about who he is. Also, he needs to still fulfill a prophesy as well. He tells the disciples to go to a village and there they will find a donkey tied up with her colt. They are to bring them back to him and if anyone asks just say, “The Lord has need of them.” They go ahead and do this and brought the donkey and the colt back to Jesus. They laid their coats over the animals and Jesus sat on them. Word had spread that Jesus was entering the town, so a large crowd had gathered to see him. They began taking off their cloaks and spreading them on the road. They were also cutting down palm branches and spreading them before Jesus on the road as well. The entire time the people celebrated the entrance of Jesus and shouted “Hosanna!” which was a cry of praise. This is actually the sort of welcome that a king would receive upon entering a town. This must have been an amazing moment for the disciples. All these people are praising Jesus and treating him like the King that he is. For the disciples, it must have felt like the people finally understood. Jesus is their Lord and King! For Jesus, though, what appeared to be a parade for a king was really a funeral march. He knew what was going to happen to him. In a week's time, he would be arrested, tried, tortured, and crucified. He would be abandoned by everyone. His own disciples will fall away from him. Even worse, these people who are shouting “Hosanna” and praising him, in just under a week would be shouting “Crucify him” instead. It can be shocking to view it in that way. These people who seem to be affirming that Jesus is their Lord and God can so quickly turn on him and call him a criminal and call for his death. It's like getting whiplash. How do the hearts of these people change so quickly? First, you have to understand that this isn't really anything new for Israel or for God. They have constantly struggled to recognize God as their king. That may sound weird, because of course God is our king. There is no one higher or greater than he is. It seems like a pretty simple thing to grasp, and it is, but it's a totally different thing to say God, or by extension, Jesus, is your king and to treat him as such. That was Israel's problem. They did a great job at declaring God as their king with their mouths but they failed to do so with their hearts and actions. When you read the Old Testament, you can very clearly see this sort of pattern emerge among God's people. They praise God and keep his word, but then something draws them away from God. They live apart from God and dishonor him. God sends the Israelites into exile under another country. They cry out to God and turn back to him. God saves them from exile. Then the cycle repeats over and over again. Eventually, God has enough. In Malachi, the very last book of the OT before Matthew, God addresses his priests about this. Look at Malachi 1:6 Malachi 1:6“A son honors his father, and a servant his master. But if I am a father, where is my honor? And if I am a master, where is your fear of me? says the Lord of Armies to you priests, who despise my name.” Yet you ask, “How have we despised your name?” You all play really good lip service to me. You say I am your father and your master, and yet you don't treat me like that? You don't fear me or respect me. I am your Lord only in word, but not in your hearts. Jesus mirrors this same sentiment later in the gospels during his ministry. Look at Luke 6:46 Luke 6:46“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,' and don't do the things I say? Jesus has just gotten done teaching some of his most important lessons in his ministry. He just finished this amazing sermon and begins to close it with this saying. Just like everything that Israel had done before, they listen to God's word and hear it, but they always fail to follow it. So Jesus hits them with this. You call me Lord but you still don't do the things I tell you. (Illustration) This lesson is illustrated in our own lives in no better place than with those parents out there with teenagers. You know exactly how this feels, right? I work with teenagers, I have for even longer than I worked here at Harmony, so I know the frustration that Jesus is feeling here just like you do. I'm sure you've caught yourself saying something like, “I am your father, and you will listen to me! As long as you live under my roof… It's my house and my rules… I pay the cell phone bill so I can...” all these things follow the same thought. I am the one who has authority over you! You have to listen to me. Well, if you've been there, then you know that your kids actually do not have to listen to you. They constantly push boundaries, disobey you, and disrespect you. I remember the summer after I just graduated High School. I always volunteered at this Summer camp that was put on by the denomination that I grew up in. It was a great week-long summer camp and I usually served in the tech booth. I shot and edited videos and did some other production work for the camp. It was great and I always had an awesome time doing it. Well, this year it turns out that they did not necessarily need me in the video booth. Instead, they needed camp counselors. These are the people who lead the groups of campers and are responsible for them. I had just turned 18 and since I was finally a fully functional adult, that's not even remotely true, I was not deemed responsible enough by the camp's insurance to care for a group of ten middle schoolers. I remember having a pretty positive outlook going into the camp that morning. I was like, “Yeah, I'm gonna be their friend and we're going to have an amazing camp and they're going to have a life-changing experience.” I'm going to be in their testimony one day. They'll be like all weepy and stuff talking about how I was so lost without Jesus and then my camp counselor, Mr. Robby, showed me who Jesus was and prayed with me and I have him to thank for being where I am today.” How naïve I was. I got there that morning before the campers and went by the front office to grab my roster for my cabin. I took a look at the names and started trying to memorize them. Then the camp nurse gave me another sheet. “Uh, what's this,” “That's the sheet that shows all the medications that the kids need to take.” I'm pretty sure just about every kid I had except a few needed some form of Ritalin or another ADHD medicine. That should have been my first warning. I waited in the cabin and talked to the parents and campers as they were dropped off. Everything was going just great until the last parent left. The chaos began almost immediately. They saw my young beardless face and the glimmer of hope in my eyes and starting at that moment they did everything they could to try and crush my spirit. I constantly fought with them all week over taking showers, making their beds, behaving during service, and on and on. I had one kid who literally would just sneak off after breakfast and do just whatever he wanted all day and show back up for dinner. They didn't listen to a word I said all week. It was a horrible experience for me and what it really showed was that they didn't respect me at all. I kept saying that “I am your counselor. You have to listen to me.” But I might as well have been just another kid like them. I never volunteered as a camp counselor again. (Application) But that should give us some idea as to how Jesus must have felt in that moment. He knew that all those people cheering for him would simply turn on him. It's because it's simply what we do as humans. Our rebel hearts can't help but tear God down off his throne. How many Christians attend church on Sunday morning and sing songs about how God is so great and awesome and then not even the next day but that evening, they're caught up looking at porn on their cell phones. How many people who claim that Jesus is their Lord turn around that Monday at work and gossip about others. They nod along and shout “amen” during the sermon but they go off and continue their affair that week. How many of those who glorify God turn around and say things that tear down the very people that bear God's image, even posting it publicly on Facebook? How many claims God is holy and righteous, but that very week they get around their friends and the things they say would make a sailor blush? You're really doing exactly what Jesus is saying. Why would you call me Lord but not do anything I say? Clearly, I am not your Lord, at least not in your heart. If I was you would respect me as such, you'd honor me with your actions, you'd do as I say. (Proof 2) - Is it all Jesus'? (Explanation) Hopefully, your desire is that Jesus be your Lord, but how do we do that? How can we avoid what the crowd that day did and turn on Jesus ourselves? How can we keep him as our Lord? The crowd didn't just change their mind overnight. They started out really excited for Jesus to be in Jerusalem. Maybe he'll heal people or perform some other crazy miracles like he's known for. Perhaps he'll give us a teaching about the Kingdom of Heaven or he may even bless us! Unfortunately, that's not what happens. It starts with Jesus entering the temple. He sees all these people selling things in the temple, a place that's supposed to be holy, so he throws them all out. Some of the people go, “Hey, I make my money by selling stuff in the temple. Who does this Jesus guy think he is?” Then he challenges the Pharisees and the other religious elite. This ruffles more feathers, “Wait a minute, I like how they teach. He messing with my traditions!” He even predicts that the temple is going to be destroyed, “What! The temple is a sacred place. What authority is he doing all this on?” Jesus continues all of this and calls religious hypocrites out on their hypocrisy, he fails to denounce the Romans who are occupying and oppressing the Israelites and teaches all these things that threaten to upend the social order of the time. This Jesus guy has gone too far. If only he just stayed in his lane then he'd been ok, but he's going too far. Now we have to crucify him. Turns out that Jesus can be Lord, just not Lord of everything! (Illustration) One of my favorite things about being a pastor is performing weddings. I love weddings. There's a big party, lots of dancing, good food, and of course there's the happy couple. Everything is great. Before the big party at the reception, though, you actually have to do the business of actually marrying the couple. There's the ceremony where the officiant brings the two people and joins them together as one. Now as far as the government is concerned, that happens when the couple files all the paperwork and stuff. At that point the state considers them married. For them to be married before God, they have to make a covenant. That's why a significant portion of a wedding ceremony is the exchanging of vows. Normally, you can use the vows supplied by the officiant. These are the good ol' “to have and to hold, forsaking all others, richer and poorer, in sickness and health, till death do us part,” or if you're like me and Samantha, you can write your own vows. Either way, the point of the vows is that you are giving everything you are to be joining to your spouse. Oddly enough, wedding vows don't usually include words like ”but, except, unless,” because that would defeat the purpose. Imagine, I take you to be my wife, forsaking all others unless something better comes along, giving all I am to honor you except my words because I may still talk bad about you to my friends, to spend the rest of my days with you, except on Saturdays because Saturdays are for the boys, until death do us part, unless I get kinda tired of this whole thing before then. Those are totally inappropriate vows for a couple to have on their wedding day. That's not what a marriage is supposed to be like. (Application) When two people get married, they're supposed to give everything of themselves over to the other. There's a reason why Jesus talks about the church as his bride. We're supposed to give everything over to him, holding nothing back because he gave everything for us. How could we justify holding anything back, and yet, that is the attitude that led the people of Jerusalem to go from Hosannah to Crucify him. They were so excited for Jesus to come to their town. But then he starts kicking money lenders out of the temple, he battles with the religious elite, says he's not here to remove the Romans, changing all our traditions, and he's causing all these problems. When I said you were Lord, but I didn't mean you were Lord over everything! Jesus says I'm either Lord of all or not at all Lord. Give it all to Jesus (Application) Jesus says the same thing to us today and we have the same response. We decide to follow Jesus, but we try to do it on our own terms. We say, Jesus, you're Lord. So Jesus says, “I want your time,” and we say, “Yes, Jesus. You are my Lord, I'll give you my time. I'll pray and study the Bible and go to church on Sunday mornings.” “I want you to work for me.” “Ok, Jesus. I'll serve at my church and I'll even go on a missions trip if that's what you want.” “I want your family.” “Yes, Jesus, I'll raise my kids how you say and I'll treat my spouse how you say I should.” “I want your relationships.” “Ok, Jesus, I'll try to love my enemies and show my friends who you are.” “I want your money.” “Crucify him!” We all have a limit. We all struggle with giving everything over to Jesus. For you it may not be money, maybe you have no problem giving and being generous, but you have a real hard time behaving like a follower of Christ when you're around your friends at work. You struggle to trust God with your future and constantly worry about tomorrow. You know Jesus is calling you to go to the next step and serve in the church somewhere, but you've been resisting because that means you'll have to show up earlier or stay later on Sunday. Maybe for you, it's simply responding to Jesus' call at all. You've been checking out this whole Christianity thing and you're not sure. Now's the time to respond to Jesus' call. The question he asks all of us today is “am I your Lord?” Is Jesus really your Lord, or are you just saying that? Have you given everything to him or are you still trying to hold back? See, Jesus gave everything he had to us when he died on the cross for us, so He demands that we give everything we are to him in return. He won‘t play second to anything else. He won't settle for anything less than 100%. Either we fall down at his feet and declare, “You are Lord,” and give him everything we have, or we hold back and shout, ”crucify him.” He's either Lord of all or not at all Lord, there is no middle ground. Today is the day to give it all to him. In a few moments, you'll have an opportunity to remember how Jesus gave everything for us when we take communion. You can go to those tables and as you take communion remember how he gave it all for us and think about if there's anything you still haven't given to him. If you need help or want to pray with someone, we'll have some people up here you can pray with. How's the time to either declare that Jesus is Lord or Crucify him.

Palm Sunday Gospel: Luke 19:28-40 28After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.29When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, 30saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 31If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?' just say this, ‘The Lord needs it.'” 32So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them. 33As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?”34They said, “The Lord needs it.” 35Then they brought it to Jesus; and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. 36As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. 37As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, 38saying, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!” 39Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, order your disciples to stop.” 40He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.” Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; *        his mercy endures for ever. 2 Let Israel now proclaim, *       “His mercy endures for ever.” 19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; *       I will enter them;       I will offer thanks to the Lord. 20 “This is the gate of the Lord; *       he who is righteous may enter.” 21 I will give thanks to you, for you answered me *       and have become my salvation. 22 The same stone which the builders rejected *       has become the chief cornerstone. 23 This is the Lord's doing, *       and it is marvelous in our eyes. 24 On this day the Lord has acted; *       we will rejoice and be glad in it. 25 Hosannah, Lord, hosannah! *       Lord, send us now success. 26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; *       we bless you from the house of the Lord. 27 God is the Lord; he has shined upon us; *       form a procession with branches up to the horns of the altar. 28 “You are my God, and I will thank you; *       you are my God, and I will exalt you.” 29 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; *       his mercy endures for ever.

Message NotesExpectation determines vision.Jesus was heralded as “the KING who comes in the name of the Lord.”From what is JESUS saving you?What expected incarnation delivers your salvation?Individual expectation doesn't mute the global impact of the Gospel of Jesus.See the “Hosannah!” of Palm Sunday carry you through the tragedy of Good Friday into the HOPE of Easter! – See “Hosannah” carry you through tragedy into HOPE.ScriptureLuke 19:28-44; Psalm 118:21-29; Matthew 28:18; Romans 6:17; John 14:12-14; Psalm 148Support the show (https://www.redeemermn.org/give)

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Greetings St. Paul's family - This weekend is the celebration of Palm Sunday. What is Palm Sunday? It 's the approach of Jesus as king indicating his willingness and determination to conquer the enemy of sin, Satan, and death. It's also the grand reception offered him by the people as they declared Hosannah - a term that means, "save now". The people cut palm branches and waved them at Jesus. That was their way of recognizing God has come down to help his people. Best of all was the way in which Jesus came - like no other - as he approached with humility and so gentle.

Palm Sunday reminds us the day Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey to the shouts of, "Hosannah to the King of the Jews". There before He would quite anyone who tried to unveil his identity. It was in humility and meekness exemplified through that donkey ride that Jesus was presented as the Lord of the Jews. In doing this, Jesus taught us that true Lordship is only exercised in humility and meekness. 

THE PASSOVER SUPPER Passover was the busiest time of the year in Jerusalem when crowds of Jews from all over the Empire were gathering for the feast. Jesus had arrived triumphally seated on a donkey into Jerusalem earlier in the week and the crowds had welcomed him as their prophet, miracle worker and King to be, shouting Hosannah and casting palm leaves on the ground before him. People were amazed and awestruck at his commanding presence when he tipped over the tables of the greedy money changers in the temple, and all of this brought Jesus under fiercer and more intense scrutiny from the temple leaders than ever before. Questions were hurled at him to entice him into confrontation regarding moral and legal issues of their temple religion. But Jesus was not about to be baited like an animal of prey. He fielded their questions with a calm authority, and it was the tormentors who became enraged by the superior wisdom and integrity of their victim to be. Crowds of Jews looked on in expectation. Many wanted a show of power and strength to come from Jesus after these thrusts and parries, for surely this was the time for him to start his kingdom, but they were to be disappointed. Jesus was on a path that would lead to a far greater demonstration of such power that the whole cosmos would be shaken by it, and he knew that even though the time was short, it was still not yet. After three days of this exhausting exchange with the leaders and the constant attention from the crowds Jesus took the twelve aside and told them that he wanted to go and spend some time in prayer with his Father. He told them he wanted to share the Passover feast with them that evening. Jesus told them he had organized somewhere for them to have the meal. “Where will it be Master?” asked Peter. “In about three hours I want you and John to go to the city square where you will find a water carrier with a pitcher of water on his shoulder. He will be looking out for you. You are to follow him to the place he leads you to and go in and ask the owner to take you to the guest room, a large room upstairs. He will be waiting for you and will show you where everything is and you can then prepare the feast for us. We will be along soon after.” With that Jesus told the others to go off and spend some time in prayer and preparation for the event, while he would pray by himself, and meet them back at the place where they now were. The two disciples found the man carrying the pitcher of water in the square just as Jesus had said, and they followed him as he entered a two-storey building. There they met the owner of the house who led them to the room that had been prepared for them. This man had been instructed by God in a dream to set aside the room and he had obeyed without question. After his time of prayer Jesus met with the others and they went to the room. It was evening time and there was a large table set out with the Passover meal, and there they sat at the table with Jesus in the middle of them. Passover was the festival time that celebrated the event of Moses bringing the Nation of Israel out of their slavery from Egypt. The Passover meal was not just a meal but a series of meals, interspersed with pauses for reflection and readings from the Scriptures in remembrance of the miraculous way God had freed them from their oppressors. After one of the meals, at which they ate roasted lamb and bitter herbs, Jesus stood up and went over to one of the sizeable bathing bowls and taking off his outer robe he wrapped a large towel around himself and beckoned the disciples to come over to him. “What are you doing?” asked Peter. “I am going to wash your feet,” replied Jesus. it was customary as a Jewish ritual of cleansing for guests to have their feet washed by a servant of the house from the dirt and grime of walking in the dusty streets when they gathered together for a meal. But Peter resisted this servant act from his master Jesus. “Not mine,” exclaimed Peter. The other disciples were also curious and uneasy. “Yes yours,” replied Jesus, “and all of the others too.” When he saw Peter balking and raising objections he stopped and stood up to face them all. “Do you remember when you all became so angry with one another when James' and John's mother wanted me to give the highest places to her two sons next to me in my kingdom?” “Yes,” they said, remembering it well. “Well at that time I told you that if you want to show you have true authority you will serve one another. If you think I have authority with you then you will let me serve you by washing your feet. Otherwise, you are saying you don't recognize my authority.” He began to wash the disciples' feet, and when he came to Peter, Peter protested. “No Master you will not wash my feet.” “So, you don't want to be part of what I am doing?”  Peter knelt in front of Jesus and said. “Of course, I do. I'm sorry. Please Lord, wash my hands and my head as well.” “Just your feet Peter, here, in the bowl.” Jesus then continued to wash the feet of all the men, as they came forward one by one, some with tear-streaked faces. Heaven watched on silently as thousands of thousands of angels strained to see all that was being done and said in this most holy moment. They watched as their God cleansed a grimy unclean world from off those he loved, as he would for all who would let him do so, down through the ages. When he had finished washing them, he stood up again and said. “Now you are clean, but not all of you.” One of them wanted to know what he meant, so he asked them to come back to the table with him, where they would continue their meal. After they had sat down, he asked for the bread and wine to be served, and then he said plainly, “One of you will betray me.” They were all shocked, and began to discuss this amongst themselves, but then their distress overwhelmed them, so they began to ask him one by one, “Is it me Master?” they pleaded anxiously, without getting a reply. John knew the depth of love that he himself had for Jesus and did not even question his own heart as to whether he might be the one, so he simply asked, “Who is it Lord?” Jesus saw their trouble and concern, so he said, “The one who dips his bread with me into the soup.” At that very moment Judas had his bread in the soup along with the bread in the hand of Jesus. The moment passed in the confusion, and nothing appeared to register in the minds of the other disciples, so Jesus let the moment pass, then Judas, feeling safe, said, “Is it me Lord?” “You said it.” Jesus handed him the piece of dipped bread from his own hand and said to him. “Go and do what you have to do.” Judas got up and grabbed the money bag and strode out, excited by a dark and distorted sense of power in his newfound political mission. Judas always was a political activist looking for regime change, and he had seen Jesus as the man who would satisfy his rebellious and resentful attitude to Roman authority. And now he was bitterly disappointed in the kind of servant leadership that Jesus was demonstrating. It was too weak for his liking, and he felt betrayed. Satan had captured his will and his resentful revenge was targeted at Jesus, and the best way to get even was to betray his friend Jesus in return. That cost Judas everything. The other disciples supposed that he had received instructions from their master concerning some arrangements that had been organized between them, perhaps to distribute the money to the poor. Jesus turned to the other disciples and took a large piece of bread from the bowl. They watched him as he broke it into twelve pieces, keeping one, and handing the rest around to the remaining eleven. “This is my body. This has been broken into pieces but when we eat it, it becomes one piece again, because we are one. Whenever you and those who come after you do this in the future, you will join yourselves to one another and to me, and I will be there with you. Unless you have my life in you, you will not know what life really is.” He took a cup of the ceremonial wine and drank from it, then passed it around for them all to drink. After they had finished it he said to them,” This is my blood. Just as my body will be torn to pieces for you, so too will my blood be spilled for you. This is a sign of my life and of the new promise from God to give you and all of humanity our life to share, not just a life of rules and regulations, but our very divine life. Whenever people do this in the future, I want them to remember that I died for them and that I will come back again at the end of time, in the full power and glory of my kingdom.” Once again, they recalled what he had said to them about his coming back at the end of time. He had warned them of the things that would happen in the earth just before that mighty and awesome day when he would be seen by all the world coming in the clouds of heaven. They recalled his predictions of the earthquakes and natural disasters that would strike the earth, the rising tide of self-interest and wars and terror, the epidemic of fear and hopelessness. They shuddered within themselves, and they were comforted by his presence. The feast had come to an end, and he stood and asked them to come with him into a garden near the olive grove, where he wanted them to pray with him. “In a few hours the temple leaders will arrest me, and I will be put on trial. After my arrest you will all become terrified and desert me, but it will fulfill the Scripture which says that when the shepherd is struck the sheep will run in all directions.” Peter protested, “Even if everyone else deserts you I will never run,” and James and the others joined in the protest. Peter drew out his dagger, quickly followed by James. “These are two daggers,” said Peter, seeing James's drawn dagger, “and I will die with you before I let anyone take you away.” Jesus looked at Peter. “Lucifer is out to get you Peter, and before the night is over you will separate yourself from me in fear, but I will be praying for you that your faith will remain strong. You will hear a rooster crowing in the morning, and when you hear it, it will be a stark reminder of what I just told you, and for now, you can both put your daggers away.” But Peter protested all the more, and Jesus let him talk on. Jesus took the men to the garden area and asked Peter and John and James   to accompany him further, motioning for the others to stay back. A little farther on he asked the three to wait and pray while he went on his own to pray to his Father. Finding a place, he fell on his face and began to quake inside with a peculiar dread. He would face torture and death in an unbearable and agonizing way. He would be totally alone, suffering the shame and reproach of a criminal. These thoughts tormented his mind and dried up his soul.  Darkness tried to ride in on this torment. He began to sweat profusely, and he groaned, till he started to taste blood in his mouth. The blood ran down his chin, and then he saw droplets of blood on the backs of his hands. This was the cup of pain and sorrow that he was being asked to take. It was too much, and he begged for Father to take it away. He asked if there was some other way that he might accomplish what he had been sent to do, but he told Father that nonetheless he would do whatever he wanted him to. He staggered to his feet and groped his way to where he had left the three disciples. They were asleep. Jesus groaned inwardly again and waking them up he pleaded with them. “Couldn't you have stayed awake and prayed? You know I am about to die, and I feel my life draining from me already, and I am almost overwhelmed by it. You need to pray too so that you will not be completely overwhelmed.” They spluttered out their apologies. He forlornly made his way back to his place and cried out to Father again, to never forsake him, but still the agony fastened itself to his soul. He asked Father again if there was any other way, and again he yielded his will to his Father. After more suffering that became more than he could bear, he returned to the three, but they had fallen asleep again. He pleaded with them again not to go to sleep. They didn't know what to say. Sleep had become their escape from the heaviness of their grief and sorrow. Father watched from heaven and shared his son's agony, knowing that this was the darkest hour that his son had ever known. This was breaking his heart and all of heaven was watching with him and sharing his grief, so he summoned an angel to go and strengthen and comfort his Son. Jesus drew in heavenly strength and stood to face his betrayal, denial, trial and flogging, his sentencing and his carrying a cross to die upon at Calvary - for us.    

06. Hosannah Alléluia by Prophète Kacou Philippe

25. Hosannah, Halléluia by Prophète Kacou Philippe

A new MP3 sermon from Reformation Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Hosannah- God Save Us! Speaker: Mike Chastain Broadcaster: Reformation Bible Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 3/28/2021 Bible: Matthew 21; Mark 11 Length: 24 min.

The emotive power of a public protest can move us to rise up and take a stand, especially when the cause is close to our heart. But this introspection often forces us to re-examine our own values. When Jesus entered Jerusalem, his very presence provoked action by the Romans, and set into motion a wave of demonstrations and protest. But did it happen just as the Bible suggests with followers waving palms and shouts of “Hosannah”? Join us this Palm Sunday as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores the powerful impact of protest. Discover how protest can force you to confront your own self-identity and what your response to the collective says about your value system. Although the method and cause may vary, protests today just as in Jesus' time are not likely to be ignored. Recorded in Phoenix, AZ on 03/27/21 Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.  If you like what you hear, consider donating at: https://www.beatitudeschurch.org/online-giving

When Jesus walked into Jerusalem everyone shouted Hosannah it means "Save!" And people are still shouting it today. What if we are right to cry out, but wrong about what we need saving from most?

The emotive power of a public protest can move us to rise up and take a stand, especially when the cause is close to our heart. But this introspection often forces us to re-examine our own values. When Jesus entered Jerusalem, his very presence provoked action by the Romans, and set into motion a wave of demonstrations and protest. But did it happen just as the Bible suggests with followers waving palms and shouts of “Hosannah”? Join us this Palm Sunday as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores the powerful impact of protest. Discover how protest can force you to confront your own self-identity and what your response to the collective says about your value system. Although the method and cause may vary, protests today just as in Jesus’ time are not likely to be ignored.    Recorded in Phoenix, AZ on 03/27/21  Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.     If you like what you hear, consider donating at:  https://www.beatitudeschurch.org/online-giving

The emotive power of a public protest can move us to rise up and take a stand, especially when the cause is close to our heart. But this introspection often forces us to re-examine our own values. When Jesus entered Jerusalem, his very presence provoked action by the Romans, and set into motion a wave of demonstrations and protest. But did it happen just as the Bible suggests with followers waving palms and shouts of “Hosannah”? Join us this Palm Sunday as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores the powerful impact of protest. Discover how protest can force you to confront your own self-identity and what your response to the collective says about your value system. Although the method and cause may vary, protests today just as in Jesus’ time are not likely to be ignored.    Recorded in Phoenix, AZ on 03/27/21  Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.     If you like what you hear, consider donating at:  https://www.beatitudeschurch.org/online-giving

The palm tree and palm leaves appear again and again throughout the Bible as symbols of integrity, honor, righteousness, holiness, godly authority, and royal glory. The palm was used in the carved decorations of the temple, usually associated with the Cherubim, but also with the regal lion and the flower in full bloom. In addition though, throughout the entire ancient Near East palm branches were the conventional symbol of public approval and welcome by all the eastern peoples to conquering heroes, and were strewn and carried in triumphal processions. All the Gospels report that people gave Jesus the kingly honor of strewing palm branches along the path during His triumphal entry. The use of the palm became an almost universal worship convention on Palm Sunday by the beginning of the third century. This Sunday, we will observe this venerable and ancient practice during the service, as we too sing Hosannas to our King, waving these old Biblical symbols of royal pomp and joyous celebration. —Pastor George Grant Key Words: Palm Branches, Hosannah, Lazarus, Crowd, Sign, World, Greeks Keystone Verse: Look, the world has gone after Him. (John 12:19) John 12:9-21 When the large crowd of the Jews learned that Jesus was there, they came, not only on account of Him but also to see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. 10 So the chief priests made plans to put Lazarus to death as well, 11 because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus. 12 The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” 14 And Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just as it is written, 15 “Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your King is coming, sitting on a donkey's colt!” 16 His disciples did not understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written about Him and had been done to Him. 17 The crowd that had been with Him when He called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to bear witness. 18 The reason why the crowd went to meet Him was that they heard He had done this sign. 19 So the Pharisees said to one another, “You see that you are gaining nothing. Look, the world has gone after Him.” 20 Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. 21 So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.”

This week, in addition to our scripture and sermon audio, we have included a few other recorded elements of the Palm Sunday service. Melanie tells our Palm Sunday story and welcomes us to shout Hosannah! Lawrie leads our music Erin and Nienna read our scripture passage Thanks to Tobias and Acacia for today's scripture illustrations! Joy preaches on God's faithful covenant committment to all God's people, despite how they abandon God. The clip Joy played after her sermon was taken from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quJjqZprGu0t=3461sab_channel=Traf%C3%B3House. For an audio track of just the sermon and scripture, without additional worship elements, listen here:

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esus rode into Jerusalem to the triumphant cheers of “Hosannah” from those who revered him as their deliverer. They were expecting him to overthrow the oppressor and set up a new kingdom. They were right and they were wrong. Jesus was indeed riding in to be their savior but not from their immediate situation. He had something better in mind. Jesus rode directly into suffering and death so he could deliver all of us from a much greater oppressor. He didn’t avoid the path of suffering and death because he knew it was the only way to resurrection and the ultimate freedom from sin and death. He became one of us to rescue all of us!

No matter what trials we face in life, God is still in control, and He is still Hosannah. He may not take us out of the trial, but He gives us the tools to flourish through it. In this message, Pastor Sean Reed shares how deepening our roots in the Holy Spirit and connecting with others will help us flourish even through difficult times.

It's Palm Sunday and the people rejoiced as Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. They cried Hosannah which means Save Us. They wanted to be saved from the Romans. Jesus turned out to be that saviour but he showed them over Holy week that they didn’t need saving from the Romans as much as they needed saving from themselves and their sin. To download the discussion points, please click on the link below.

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We all love Easter, and for good reason. But, there is a way we can live in Easter joy all year long. We have to live in the Resurrection.

Palm Sunday, in the context of Good Friday, invites us to consider: How will we know something is God, or of God, when we see it? Scripture reveals that God's Kingdom is: peace in a world of violence, for all nations, humble service, and giving our whole lives. When we allow Jesus to be our model of truly living, we can't help but cry out, "Hosannah"!

In Episode 48 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Roger Hosannah, co-founder of the legendary Rough & Ready tournament and British sportswear brand Hosana.Rough and Ready is up there amongst the most prominent basketball tournaments to ever take place in the UK. Running from 1996-2003 in Brixton, it featured two age categories, Under-19 and Under-25, pitting East, West, North and South against each other in a showcase of young British talent.It became one of the hottest basketball properties in Europe, with the likes of adidas and Nike bidding to be major sponsors, and has become iconic in the history of basketball in England.Meanwhile, Hosana Sportswear was *the* UK basketball brand through the late 90's and early 00's built off the back of an extensive portfolio of events and what would now be known as ‘influencer marketing'.Building to a peak of almost half a million pounds a year in turnover, whilst being stocked in the likes of Foot Locker and worn by all of the top British stars of the era, Hosana impacted British basketball culture like no clothing brand ever had, or has done since.In this episode hear from Roger on: His playing background growing up Why he left a well paid job as a buyer for the Burton group to set up his own thing How the death of his best friend proved to be a key inflection point in his life Teaming up with Matthew Ryder for the inception of Rough and Ready in 1996 How Rough and Ready became one of the hottest basketball events in Europe His highlights from the Rough and Ready tournament How big Rough and Ready became, leading to a bidding war between Nike and adidas Balancing keeping the authenticity of the event whilst dealing with an influx of corporate money Leaving Rough and Ready and why he chose to step away Setting up the Hosana brand, coming up with the name and identity How he used product placement and events to grow the brand Why getting hold of the licensing rights to US colleges and MLB was key in the growth of the business His events portfolio; Baller Evenings, Ballers in Brighton, Battle of the Boards, and HoopFest How his retail background helped him source quality gear and focus on premium Whether he thinks there is a market for a bespoke British basketball brand now Being anti-establishment and facing issues with the administration Why he wound down operations His new company, Sixtysix8, and his plans for it And much, much more! As always, I'd love to get your feedback, come back after you've listened and lets get some discussion going in the comments.The show has been approved on iTunes – find it here and please subscribe to automatically receive new episodes straight to your phone/computer/tablet – if you could give us a review/rating it would be much appreciated to help the podcast spread far and wide!The post Building British Basketball Brand Hosana – With Roger Hosannah – Ep. 48 appeared first on Hoopsfix.com.

Hanukkah is the feast of the re-dedication of the Temple at Jerusalem. This feast is not mentioned in the Old Testament as it occurred between the time of the last book (Malachi), and before the time of Jesus. This period of time is often called the 400 ‘silent years’. The Feast of Hanukkah, or Feast of Dedication was instituted in 165 BC when Israel defeated the armies of Antiochus Epiphanes who had desecrated the Temple ten years earlier. THE LAST SIX MONTHSHowever, the Feast of Hanukkah, called the Feast of Dedication, is mentioned in the New Testament (John 10:22). It came in November/December after the Feast of Tabernacles, which was in September/October, and before the Feast of Passover in March/April of the next year.Jesus made visits to these three Feasts at the Temple at Jerusalem in the last six months of his ministry. Jesus placed an intense focus on the Temple during this time of his ministry, and it was his prophetic statement about the Temple being destroyed that was used to condemn him at his trial. The first Temple visit was a secret visit when he attended the Feast of Tabernacles where the miracle of the living water that flowed from out of the rock that Moses struck with his rod was celebrated. This was when Jesus stood and invited everyone to come to him to receive the Living Water, thus prophetically declaring the mystery of his being that Rock, and that after he suffered for us on the Cross he would send the living water of the Holy Spirit upon all flesh. The second Temple visit was an open visit when he attended the Feast of Hanukkah. John 10:22 Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter. And Jesus walked in the Tfemple, in Solomon's porch. Then the Jews surrounded Him and said to Him, “How long do You keep us in doubt? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” The third Temple visit, to the Feast of Passover was a dramatic and spectacular visit, when he entered Jerusalem on the donkey and the people shouted Hosannah and hailed him as King. He went into the Gentile area of the Temple and threw down the tables of the money changers. After this he was accused of blasphemy by saying ‘destroy this Temple and I will raise it up again in three days’. He then celebrated the Feast of Passover at the Last Supper with his disciples and was afterward arrested, tried and sentenced and crucified - all in that same week. But let us look at the significance of his second visit to the Temple, at the Feast of Dedication, Hanukkah.This was the central Temple Feast, and was also central to the heart of Jesus, expressing his dedication to his ‘Father’s house’. This was the Feast of re-dedication, the thing that Jesus came to fulfil in real time. The Temple was meant to be the meeting place between God and man, and during those ‘silent years’ before Jesus it had been desecrated and then re-dedicated. The feast lasted for eight days and it included the miracle of the eight candles being lit. (Jesus=888) There was much discussion between Jesus and the Jews on that visit to the Temple. They had seen and heard of many of the miracles that Jesus had worked and they wanted him to declare himself as God. They did not believe that he was God or that he came from the Father. They were trying to trap him. He focusses on the works of the Father!Vs.25 Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in My Father's name, they bear witness of Me. But you do not believe…Vs.31 Then the Jews took up stones again to stone Him. Jesus answered them, “Many good works I have shown you from My Father. For which of those works do you stone Me?”The Jews answered Him, saying, “For a good work we do not stone You, but for blasphemy, and because You, being a Man, make Yourself God.”Vs.38 …believe the works, that you may know and believe that the Father is in Me, and I in Him.” Therefore they sought again to seize Him, but He escaped out of their hand.Soon after this time, and before the Feast of Passover there came the greatest open miracle of all – the resurrection of Lazarus, the prelude to the resurrection of Jesus. WE ARE NOW THE TEMPLE1Peter 2:5 you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual Temple, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.Jesus himself was always the Temple, the meeting place between God and man, and he dedicated that Temple, that ‘house of prayer’ to his Father. From a dedicated Temple flows forth the works of the Father. Everyone would love to see the works of the Father in these days. We are now corporately the Temple.Does God want there to be a rededication of his Temple so that the works of the Father, the ‘greater works than these’ might be seen in these days            

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Jesus' last week of life on earth. Find out how we spent that time and learn one of this last lessons to His disciples.

Our Book of Common Prayer calls this day by two names: The Sunday of the Passion and Palm Sunday. We begin with a Gospel reading about Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. We begin with Gospel where the crowds shout Hosannah! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. We begin with palm branches. Then we make a sudden shift from a crowd shouting Hosannah to a crowd crying “crucify him!” We shift from blessings to curses. We shift from Jesus’ triumph to his trial and execution. From leafy palm branches to the hard wood of the cross. From Palm Sunday to Passion Sunday. God, help us.

Like the people who shouted "Hosannah!" at Jesus arrival to Jerusalem and later chanted "crucify him," we, along with generations before us, have also misunderstood our King. At Easter, we stop to remember our need for the grace of God. We remember, too, that he stands ever ready to give us that grace.

Like the people who shouted "Hosannah!" at Jesus arrival to Jerusalem and later chanted "crucify him," we, along with generations before us, have also misunderstood our King. At Easter, we stop to remember our need for the grace of God. We remember, too, that he stands ever ready to give us that grace.

In the latest episode of the Double Clutch Podcast, Mike Miller sits down with the voice of NBA London, Simon Hosannah. They discuss everything you need to know ahead of Thursday night's match-up, which will witness the Denver Nuggets host the Indiana Pacers at the O2 arena in London, including who to look out for, what the game means to the UK & Europe and how Simon got into MC'ing. There's also sparks of an age long debate, sneakers vs trainers... You can find more of Simon at funkytownents.com/home and on #NBAintheUK Associate - The Drop NBA Global Games London 2017: Denver Nuggets v Indiana Pacers 20:00 The O2 London

Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem makes an unquestionable statement about his messiahship.

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Tonight's show will be discussing Obama, Iran, The New World Order, Israel, Jesus and many other important topics that people need to know about these prophetic end times. Please join us as my special guest Mr. Will Capo will identify important issues America is facing, and sound the trumpet that Jesus Christ The King of Glory will be here soon. Hosannah in the Highest! Peace to his people on earth. To God be all glory, honor and praise!

Tonight's show will be discussing Obama, Iran, The New World Order, Israel, Jesus and many other important topics that people need to know about these prophetic end times. Please join us as my special guest Mr. Will Capo will identify important issues America is facing, and sound the trumpet that Jesus Christ The King of Glory will be here soon. Hosannah in the Highest! Peace to his people on earth. To God be all glory, honor and praise!

Tonight's show is open talk about current events and Bible prophecy with special guest Mr. Will Capo. President Obama's decision not to meet with PM Netanyahu on March 3, 2015, and walking on on our closest most valuable ally in the Mid east. POTUS continuing to dishonor God, and mocking Jesus Christ, at prayer breakfast and labeling right wing Christians instead of ISIS, and other radical Islamic extremist groups "homeland security threats". Please join us tonight as we discuss Israel, Iran's nuclear threat, and other Bible prophecies coming to pass in a world gone amuck with terror, extemist ideologies, immorality, and the promoting of satanic rituals, Illuminatti symbolisms, witchcraft, and the occult. It is sure to be an enlightening, eye opening broadcast. Glory to the Lamb of God! Hosannah in the HIGHEST!

Tonight's show is open talk about current events and Bible prophecy with special guest Mr. Will Capo. President Obama's decision not to meet with PM Netanyahu on March 3, 2015, and walking on on our closest most valuable ally in the Mid east. POTUS continuing to dishonor God, and mocking Jesus Christ, at prayer breakfast and labeling right wing Christians instead of ISIS, and other radical Islamic extremist groups "homeland security threats". Please join us tonight as we discuss Israel, Iran's nuclear threat, and other Bible prophecies coming to pass in a world gone amuck with terror, extemist ideologies, immorality, and the promoting of satanic rituals, Illuminatti symbolisms, witchcraft, and the occult. It is sure to be an enlightening, eye opening broadcast. Glory to the Lamb of God! Hosannah in the HIGHEST!

Sing Hosannah - composed and sung by Bro. Ray Doyle

I finished mixing the Soundwave album last week so I’m back at it – thanks for your patience. This podcast, I only used “Hosannah” for a brief period. The rest is original – some from previous podcasts and some that’s fresh and new. An interesting stat about this podcast is it’s the first to be [...]

Pastor Peter Jenkins

Since there were no song suggestions, the following were randomly chosen: God in this City, Hosannah, and Undone. It may be a bit challenging to sing along since the songs are barely recognizable within this week’s blog/podcast, but the whole purpose of this is to inspire prayer anyway so I think we’re good. Be blessed, [...]

Here is Miss Lee's class singing "Hosannah, Me Build a House" in music class. This was one of their favorite songs. (4th grade)