Palm Sunday is the commemoration of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, surrounded by shouts of joy from the people. They believed he was their long-awaited Messiah and King, who would usher in a new kingdom of freedom. Yet, they didn't realize that this kingdom is not of this world. Within days, the crowds turned against him to demand he be crucified. Palm Sunday encourages us to consider this rapid change in public attitude: from joyful acceptance to enraged rejection. In today's meditation Fr. Stephen encourages us to consider the significance of this changing public opinion, and to examine our own attitudes to Christ in the present day.

Scripture references: Luke 19:28-40 & Luke 22:14-23:56 

Preached on the Palm Sunday, April 14, 2019 by Rev. Stephen Silverthorne

Sermon Highlights

• The quick change in the crowd's attitude warn us against just following popular opinion
• Jesus doesn't put his trust in crowds but in God
• Jesus still comes to crowds, despite knowing what was in their hearts

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