villages in spain learnt that the king would be visiting them

SING HOSANNA

Mark 11:1-11

Introduction

Villages in Spain learnt that the king would be visiting them.

In more than a thousand years, no king has ever come to this village.

Very excited. Wanted to have a big celebration.But it was a poor village.

Had an idea. Many in the village made their own wine.

Each decided to bring a large cup and pour it in a large vat.

When the king draws to drink, it will be the very best.The day before the king arrived, hundreds of people lined up.

The king arrived. Given a silver cup.He drew from the vat.Expected wine but only water came

out.Everyone thought - one cup of water

would not make a difference.They would not know.The problem – everyone thought the

same.

Palm Sunday is the day we honor the King of Kings.

It is the day we are to give our very best to the Lord.

A. Why is Palm Sunday Important?

It is the beginning of the end of Jesus’ earthly life.

First day of His last week.He was looking at the cross and

being raised to life.

B. What was Jesus’ Mission? – To Save

It was the Passover.A day of remembering the mighty work

of God.How He freed the Israelites from

Egyptian bondage.A celebration of victory.Yahweh had defeated the gods of Egypt.

Luke 19:10 – “To seek and To save.”People were in a joyous mood.They were praising God by singing

“Hosanna”.

They placed their coats on the road, cut branches.

A red carpet welcome.If Jesus were to walk by now, what

will you lay down for Him?Luke 19:40 – “Praise”

C. Our Mission – To Praise

Can be done privately or publicly.Chosen for that very purpose –

1 Peter 2:9What is standing in the way of my

ability to praise God?

1. Is it my pride? Is pride standing in the way of my

praise to God? When parents do not sing, their

children also do not sing. If we do not praise Jesus in church,

we probably would not praise Him elsewhere.

2. Is fear in the way?A good example is Peter.He was with Jesus - Saw, heard

experienced Him.But when confronted – he was

afraid.

3. Was there preparation?Branches were cut.People were informed.All took place before Jesus came to

Jerusalem.How prepared are you to praise

Jesus this morning?We often come to service with little

preparation.

4. Is there some burden, worry or sadness that is in the way?

Whatever it is, are you willing to lay it down?

Psalm 150:6What is our sacrifice of praise this

morning?