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  • Palm Sunday

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    Holy Baptism of D.S. Grohn Readings: John 12:12-19 | Philippians 2:5-11 | Matthew 27:11-54 Text: John 12:12-19 (Procession Gospel) Many of our favorite English translations label this section the “Triumphal Entry.”  But this term can be somewhat misleading.  The Evangelist doesn’t call this a triumphal entry, because it isn’t one…yet.  It definitely has the features…

  • Palm Sunday

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    Readings: Zechariah 9:9–12 | Philippians 2:5–11 | Matthew 26:1-27:66 Text: John 12:12-19 Among the four Gospels, St. John’s provides a unique perspective.  Matthew (Matt. 21:1-9), Mark (Mark 11:1-11), and Luke (Luke 19:28-40) all contribute to the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.  Yet, the Holy Spirit inspired John with additional commentary on events in the Lord’s…

  • Palm Sunday (Palmarum) (John 12:12-19)

    Palm Sunday (Palmarum) (John 12:12-19)

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    Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Palm Sunday (Palmarum) + April 14, 2019 Text: John 12:12-19 The anticipation was great.  This wasn’t something just thrown together at the last minute.  The people of Israel had been waiting for literally centuries for this day to arrive.  The Son of David had finally come.  How could they know? …