3/29/2026 - Palm Sunday (Matthew 26:1-27:66)

About this episode

The episode discusses the significance of Palm Sunday and the Passion of Christ as a fulfillment of Scripture.

The Cross and Passion of Our Lord Are the Hour of His Glory. “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Luke 19:29–40). To fulfill Scripture, our Lord rides into Jerusalem on a humble donkey so that He might die upon the cross (Zechariah). His kingly crown will not be made of gold but of thorns, the sign of sin’s curse. For His royal reign is displayed in bearing this curse for His people, saving us from our enemies by sacrificing His own life. The sinless One dies in the place...

Topics covered

• Palm Sunday
• Passion of Christ
• Sacrifice
• Scripture Fulfillment
• Kingdom of God
• Sin and Redemption

Keywords

• Palm Sunday
• Passion
• Jesus
• Jerusalem
• sacrifice
• cross
• glory
• sin
• redemption

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lutheran Church of the Resurrection

Books & works: Matthew 26:1-27:66, Luke 19:29–40, Zechariah

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