Questions
What event does Palm Sunday commemorate?1
What is the significance of Jesus visiting Bethany beyond the Jordan before his triumphal entry?2
What is the significance of Jesus' baptism and his public ministry?3
What parallels are there between Jesus and Joshua?
In Greek and Hebrew they have the same name. Both led a journey from the wilderness into the Promised Land. Jesus is the "new Joshua," appointing 12 disciples to represent a restored Israel.
The raising of Lazarus foreshadows Jesus' own death and resurrection. Lazarus' return from death symbolizes joy but also highlights Jesus' prediction of his own burial and resurrection.
Why did Jesus choose to ride a donkey’s colt during his triumphal entry into Jerusalem?4
How does this narrative prompt us to meditate on Scripture?5
How did the Pharisees react to Jesus’ triumphal entry?6
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Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus' final entry into Jerusalem, described as a triumphant yet apocalyptic moment where crowds welcomed him with palm branches, singing "Hosanna" and recognizing him as the Messiah1.
“Bethany beyond the Jordan” is significant as the place where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, symbolizing repentance and re-entry into the Promised Land. It also hyperlinks to Israel's crossing of the Jordan River into Canaan.
Jesus' baptism marked the beginning of his public ministry, with God audibly approving him and the Spirit anointing him. Afterward, he was tempted in the wilderness for 40 days but remained sinless, unlike the Israelites during their wilderness journey.
Jesus rode a donkey’s colt to fulfill Zechariah's prophecy [Zechariah 9:9] and to demonstrate humility in contrast a mighty ruler of this world arriving on a warhorse.
Even the twelve apostles did not understand what was happening except in hindsight. John’s could have written his gospel as much as sixty years after the events. He had meditated, with the early church, for decades on the things he saw and heard. This shows that the Holy Spirit deepens our understanding especially when are reflecting in community.
According to v19 the Pharisees expressed frustration over their inability to stop Jesus’ growing influence, saying, "Behold, the world has gone after him," acknowledging his widespread impact”.