Thankful: Praising God Through Passion Week

March 24th, 2024
by Harry Renta

This Is The Day

Passion Week: Sunday

Harry Renta

I will praise You, for You have answered me, and have become my salvation. 22 The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.
23 This was the Lord’s doing; t is marvelous in our eyes. 24 This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. 25 Save now, I pray, O Lord; O Lord, I pray, send now prosperity. 26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
(Psalm 118:21)

All four gospel writers give an account of the triumphal entry when King Jesus rode on a donkey into Jerusalem. What really speaks to me immediately is how Jesus himself takes on the initiative (vs23) to fulfill the prophecy in Psalm 118:26 and Zachariah 9:9. Jesus also allowed both Gentiles and Jewish people to glorify him as King, something he avoided during his ministry. This was the day the Lord decided to enter Jerusalem as the Lamb of God in preparation for the sacrifice during the celebration of Passover. Passover is one of most celebrated festivals in Jewish history. It reminds us of the redemption from sin. It was a custom for the Jewish people to recount the stories written in the Torah that led to Passover, when the death angel passed over and God spared the nation of Israel because of the sprinkling of blood on the door post. It was the time when Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, was offered as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. In vs 24 when we read “this is the day that the Lord has made” it is referring to the triumphal entry.

The Entry
In preparation for Passover, every Jewish household would have to inspect the lamb for blemishes days before Passover as instructed in the Torah. Jesus, the lamb of God, in entry to Jerusalem was being inspected by God the Father as a witness to all of Jerusalem on his way to the slaughter.

As soon as Jesus saw the city of Jerusalem the Bible in Luke 19:41 reads “he began to weep” Jesus wept over Jerusalem because they did not know their time of visitation. Jesus held them accountable for knowing the day of the Lord as it was foretold by the prophets and the time line given to Daniel in ch 9 by the angel Gabriel.

Here are 3 takeaways to rejoice in as we reflect on this day:

1. Rejoice that Jesus took it upon himself to fulfill the prophecy in Zachariah 9:9.

In his humility Jesus did what he said he was going to do. He took it upon himself to be to a savior for us, loving father and the Word of God. Jesus promised us that he would not leave us as orphans. Now we are all included in Gods family.

2. Rejoice and give thanks that Jesus is patient with us and slow to anger.

He was patient and loving to even those that had called for his crucifixion, he still died for them. Rejoice at the kindness of Jesus to see past our sins and suffer on a cross that he counted it as joy.

3. Rejoice in the story of a King who came to bring a message of a Kingdom and peace with God.

The triumphal entry was not as many had expected who witnessed his entry as King. He did not come to conquer by using force but by love, grace and mercy. He came to conquer hearts and minds to establish his Kingdom in us. His triumphal entry was not to overthrow a government but for a triumphal entry into our hearts.

All hail King Jesus there is no one like him!

Tagged with Passion, Holy Week

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Antione Ashley - March 24th, 2024 at 6:03pm

This is great Harry! Thank you Jesus for entering Jerusalem as my King!

Brittany gast - March 24th, 2024 at 6:17pm

This is awesome Harry! All hail king jesus, there is no one like him! Thank you for sharing how we can REJOICE on this palm sunday.

Suzanna Garcia - March 24th, 2024 at 6:26pm

Thank you Jesus for bringing the Kingdom into my heart with your peace, mercy, kindness and love! We praise you!

Bruni Calderon - March 24th, 2024 at 6:33pm

Amen! Rejoice in knowing Christ has made the ultimate sacrifice, even for those who want nothing to do with him. Glory! 🙌

Michelle - March 24th, 2024 at 6:35pm

Thank you Jesus for being my savior, doing what you said you would do, being patient and conquering my heart!! Praise Jesus!!

Jane Cowart - March 24th, 2024 at 8:26pm

Great Word Harry, I’m so thankful that Jesus was and is our spotless lamb who took my place on that whipping post and cross. He truly is our Beautiful Savior.

Gabby - March 24th, 2024 at 9:14pm

King Jesus thank you for entering into Jerusalem! May all Tribes and Tongues be reminded of this special day, Palm Sunday. Knowing the sacrifice was coming.

Thank you Harry, this was beautifully written!

Shirley Reyes - March 25th, 2024 at 5:35am

Glory to King Jesus. You took my place on the cross with no hesitation so that I can be free and walk in your freedom and Glory. Magnificent savior

Thanks Harry for sharing. This was so great to read.

Kristina Angell - March 25th, 2024 at 7:03am

Wow! We read and reflect on this Holy Week, and immediately just so grateful that we have such a loving, merciful, and gracious Lamb of God that our King is. Thank You Jesus! 💖

Mariano Calderon - March 25th, 2024 at 1:49pm

Amen my brother! Awesome word!

Thank you King Jesus my heart is yours forever!

Norma Garcia - March 27th, 2024 at 9:07pm

Praise you king Jesus!!!!!

Shari Hazelton - March 28th, 2024 at 1:21pm

I cannot imagine what it was like for Jesus to come from where he was as part of the trinity to earthly form. That alone had to be such a dramatic change for him. I hope he found great joy in the fellowship with those around him. And yet, my heart is heavy thinking of his triumphal entry, Jesus knowing what was to come. Thank you, Harry. Your writing brought to me increased compassion and appreciation for the love Jesus has for us.