Rev. Kevin Murphy
APRIL 17, 2011
Preparation Scripture: Psalter ~ 118: 1-2, 19-29 and Matthew 21: 1-11
“Tell the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold,
your King is coming to you,
Lowly, and sitting on a donkey,
A colt, the foal of a donkey.”
As Jesus rode into Jerusalem seated upon a donkey, he was met by great multitudes ... crying out:
“Hosanna to the Son of David!
‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!
Hosanna in the highest!”
In this sermon, Kevin explains that this large gathering was not so much a celebration of the arrival of Jesus, but rather a protest against the oppressive powers of the Roman rulers who controlled their lives. Their participation was an act of bravery under the eyes of Roman Centurions policing this region around Jerusalem. Their chants were not only praises of adoration for their Christ, but a statement of recognition of Jesus as their King and Savior.
(Greek translation for hosh (i) ‘åhnnå is SAVE, PRAY !)
Listen as Kevin explores the questions: how Jesus would save them and what he would save them from.
To listen to this sermon
a cassette is available in the Church Library
