Palm Sunday – Divine Service

 

Crowds pursue Jesus to see Him, hear Him, ridicule Him, and finally crucify Him.  The sequence from popularity to persecution unfolds on this Sunday of the Passion.  Hosanna accolades would be stifled by jeering mockery.  The imagery of palm branches would be obscured with the bloodied palms and wounded head of Jesus.  Within a week, Christ is adorned in beauty and fame, scorning and shame.  For us, He decidedly unravels death’s hideous sting! 

 

 

Almighty and everlasting God, You sent Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, to take upon Himself our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross. Mercifully grant that we may follow the example of His great humility and patience and be made partakers of His resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

“Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”     LSB 443

“Jesus, Remember Me”   LSB 767

“All Glory, Laud and Honor”     LSB 442

“Lift High the Cross”     LSB 837

“No Tramp of Soldiers’ Marching Feet”     LSB 444

“I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say”   LSB 699

“My Song Is Love Unknown”     LSB 430   (March hymn of the month)

 “Ride On, Ride On in Majesty”     LSB 44