Sermon for March 28, 2021, Palm Sunday, Year B

Jesus rode a donkey into his country's capital city on the day they celebrated National Independance (from slavery in Egypt, centuries ago) while being subjects of the Roman Empire's domination and oppression.  The donkey ride was intentional mockery of Roman Governor Pilate's entry into Jerusalem with troops to tamp down any new independence movements.  

That is what we celebrate on Palm Sunday: mocking the unjust powers that be which seek to oppress and dominate.  We proclaim allegiance to an alternative "kingdom."