Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem on the Sunday before Easter, marking the beginning of Holy Week. The Triumphal Entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem marks the high point of His earthly ministry. The Lord enters the city, knowing full well that this trip will end in his sacrificial death for the sin of humanity.
Palm Sunday is a biblical event mentioned in each of the four canonical Gospels. The day is a moment of reflection on the themes of victory, peace, and salvation, setting the tone for the solemn observances of Holy Week, commemorating the events leading up to Jesus’s crucifixion and resurrection. Palm Sunday thus serves as a poignant reminder of Jesus’s path to the cross, juxtaposing His initial welcome as a King with the suffering and sacrifice that would follow.
The Palm Sunday story comes to life in the Bible in Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; and John 12:12-19.
- When is Palm Sunday celebrated in the Christian calendar?
- What is the significance of Palm Sunday in the Christian faith?
- What is the traditional symbol of Palm Sunday?
- What is the significance of the palm branches used on Palm Sunday?
- What does the word “Hosanna” mean in Hebrew?
- What event does Palm Sunday mark the beginning of in the Christian faith?
- What is the name of the mount where Jesus made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday?
- What did the people believe about Jesus when he entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday?
- In Jesus reply to the Pharisees, what did he say will happen to the stones if his disciples keep quiet?
- What happened to Jesus as he saw the city while approaching Jerusalem?
BONUS QUESTION: Who was riding on the donkey that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday?
Grace and Peace,
Sandra Bivens Smith 