Hosanna King Jesus, Palm Sunday 2026
Recap
This Palm Sunday we are reminded that the kingship of Jesus is often misunderstood because He does not always work according to our expectations. As Jesus entered Jerusalem in humility, the crowds rightly recognized Him as King but wrongly expected Him to bring political liberation rather than deliverance from sin and death. Yet what looked like weakness was actually divine strength, and what appeared to be defeat at the cross was in fact Christ’s greatest triumph. As we walk through Holy Week, we are called to trust that even when God does not answer prayers in the way we hope, His purposes are greater, His ways are higher, and His victory in Christ is infinitely better than anything we would have known to ask for.
References
Zechariah 9:9-10 – The triumphal entry prophesied.
Luke 19:28-34 – Luke’s account of the triumphal entry and Jesus weeps over Jerusalem..
Revelation 19:11-16 – Jesus’ second triumphal entry.
Discussion Questions
Head
Is there anything that stood out or spoke to you in this week’s sermon?
What is the significance of Jesus choosing a donkey instead of a war horse? How does this shape our understanding of power, authority, and kingship in the kingdom of God?
How does the contrast between Palm Sunday and Revelation 19 deepen our understanding of Jesus’ first and second coming?
Heart
Have there been moments in your life where God did not meet your expectations? How did that affect your trust in Him at the time?
How does this passage challenge the way you think about power, victory, and what it means for God to be at work in your life?
Is there an area of disappointment, grief, or confusion right now where you need to remember that God may be doing something greater than you can presently see?
Hands
What is one expectation you may need to surrender to the Lord this week in order to trust His wisdom over your own?
Who around you is struggling with unmet expectations, disappointment, or suffering that you could encourage with the hope of Christ’s triumph?
Who in your sphere of influence could you invite to join you at Easter service this Sunday?