Palm Sunday scripture focuses on Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, marking the beginning of Holy Week.
Please read about the key verses from the Gospels from your favorite Bible version.
Matthew 21:1-11,
Mark 11:1-11,
Luke 19:28-44, and
John 12:12-19,
which depict the crowds greeting Jesus with palm branches and shouting “Hosanna”.
These scriptures highlight Jesus’ arrival as the prophesied king and the people’s joyful recognition of him.
Here’s a more detailed look at some key passages:
Matthew 21:1-11:
This passage narrates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, where the crowds spread their cloaks and palm branches in his path, hailing him as the “Son of David” and “King of Israel,” according to Bible Study Tools.
Mark 11:1-11:
This account parallels Matthew’s, emphasizing the joyful reception of Jesus with palm branches and the declaration of “Hosanna!”.
Luke 19:28-44:
Luke’s account emphasizes the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9, where Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey’s colt, fulfilling the prophecy of a humble yet kingly arrival, according to Watermark Waves.
John 12:12-19:
John’s account focuses on the crowds’ reaction, highlighting their joyful celebration of Jesus with palm branches and the shout of “Hosanna!” says The Lectionary Page.
Zechariah 9:9:
This Old Testament prophecy foretells the king’s arrival on a donkey, fulfilling the prophecy that Jesus would come as a humble king, notes bladenonline.com.
Psalm 118:26:
This psalm, often associated with Palm Sunday, declares “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord,” according to bladenonline.com.
These scriptures collectively depict the joyful, albeit short-lived, recognition of Jesus as the Messiah, as the crowds anticipated his kingdom.
Jesus was being honored and glorified on Palm Sunday. We should do the same.
NOW LET US PRAY
Dear Lord Jesus, we praise Your Holy Name for Your triumphant entrance into Jerusalem for You to be honored and exalted.
Lord, we shout Hosanna, Hosanna to the son of David, our King as well.
Glory to Your majestic name, Lord Jesus!
In the majestic name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen 
Have a blessed day 
