Jesus rides in triumph into Jerusalem. The multitudes greet Him with shouts of "Hosanna to the Son of David." Matthew 21:1. Amid shouts of praise and the waving of palm branches, Jesus triumphantly entered into the city of Jerusalem.
This event marked the beginning of the most significant week in human history. In the sixth in a series of 15 videos set to be released by members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Ronald A. Rasband shares the importance of Palm Sunday as the beginning of "the most important week in human.
Nearly 2000 years ago, Palm Sunday marked the beginning of the last week of the mortal ministry of Jesus Christ. Scriptures tell us that the week began with throngs standing at the gates of the city to see "Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee" (Matthew 21:11). This Palm Sunday, celebrate the long-awaited arrival of our King into the city of David, Jerusalem.
Jesus was not the expected royal king, but He is the healer of lepers, friend of sinners, the promised one, the light in the darkness, and the hope of all nations. Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey on the first-ever Palm Sunday. The crowd waves palms, worships God, and sings.
When a religious leader complains, Jesus responds that if his disciples keep quiet, the stones will cry out. Description Palm Sunday commemorates the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. At the time of Jesus, the Roman Empire was in control of Jerusalem.
The enslaved Jewish people looked eagerly to the crowd-feeding, miracle. The LDS Palm Sunday Video utilizes personalized content and ads to enhance the viewing experience. This helps ensure that viewers are captivated by Jesus' Triumphal Entry, with its associated teachings and miracles being communicated in an efficient manner.
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints speaks on forgiveness in a new video released on Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023. Focusing on the Biblical account of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Dr.
Tim Gray and Dr. Ben Akers break open the meaning of why Jesus rode on a donkey, the significance of the palm branches and the singing of Hosanna, and how this event launched Holy Week and the redemption of the world.