3.29.2026 | Jesus’ Triumphal Entry
Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:29-44; or John 12:12-19
Jesus came into Jerusalem with cheers and celebration! The people had heard the great miracles of Jesus, and they believed in His power. The people displayed their worship of Jesus by laying palm branches and clothing on the road as Jesus rode into the city on a donkey.
The people shouted “Hosanna.” Do you know what that word means? It means “Save us!” The people were shouting Hosanna because they believed Jesus was coming to be their king and to rule over them with goodness and mercy. They were probably expecting Him to sit on a throne and defeat their earthly enemies—but Jesus is the King of kings. He is the King who had come to save all who believe in Him!
John 3:16 says, “For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” This was the true reason why Jesus came—to bring salvation and eternal life for anyone who believes in Him. Jesus is the King who has come to save!
Jesus cried because He wanted the people in Jerusalem to know that He is the Messiah so that they would be saved. God wants all people to turn away from their sin, trust in Jesus, and accept the free gift of salvation and eternal life.
