From Hosanna to Crucify

During this time of the Church year, we gather in congregations all over the world and begin to take that amazing journey toward the cross and grave...  

Imagine being the people that wave palm branches and shout out “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.”  We lay our palm branches down for our new king to walk on.  We prepare a path so Jesus can walk with pride to over throw the powers that be.  We imagine that it is a green carpet of glory and prestige.  But Jesus doesn’t seem to be thinking the same thing.  His response is shocking.  He doesn’t take advantage of his power as Lord.

He doesn’t fight the Pharisees or temple elite.  He doesn’t overthrow the government and bring back the feeling that we had when King David was in his heyday.  No.  Jesus Christ pokes and prods the authorities and they arrest Him.  Not only that, they beat him and punish him like a criminal.  People that were waving those branches of Lordship are now screaming “Crucify!” 

He is placed on the cross.  It looks so very painful.  His breathing is slowing.  I think I heard him say something.  Is he?  Is he dead?  This can’t be!  How can Jesus, the Son of God, die?  What will life be like without him?  Will he come back like he said?

Join us as we take this journey anew at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church.    

See you in the pew,

Pastor Steve