Luke 19:28-40 (Palm Sunday) – April 13, 2025

Luke's account of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem diverges from other Gospels by emphasizing humility and healing over triumphalism. Instead of palms and shouts of "Hosanna," the crowd lays down cloaks, praising God for Jesus' acts of power. The narrative underlines that peace stems from vulnerability and love, rather than political might.

Matthew 21:1-11 (Palm Sunday) – April 2nd, 2023

I hesitated to write a post for this week since I know so many congregations will be reading the Passion story for Palm/Passion. Hear me when I say that there is nothing wrong with that and there is real beauty in hearing the entirety of the Passion story in one sitting. That is even more important for those communities that do not hold services for Maundy Thursday or Good Friday. It is critically important that we do not have Palm Sunday and enter into the joy of Easter Sunday without have first stopped at the washing of the feet and the cross on the hill. But I still wanted to share a thought for those who are preaching: Lean into the disorientation.

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