Matthew 21: 1-11
New International Version (NIV)

Jesus’ Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem

As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”

4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:

5
“Say to Daughter Zion,
‘See, your king comes to you,
gentle and riding on a donkey,
and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”

6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,

“Hosanna to the Son of David!”

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

“Hosanna in the highest heaven!”

10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”

11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”

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Passion Sunday
Call to Worship
Palm Sunday Gospel: Matthew 21: 1-11
Opening Hymn and Palm Processional: Red Hymnal 131 "All Glory, Laud, and Honor" with Tune: VALET WILL ICH DIR GUBEN (7676 D) Melchior Teschner, 1584-1635, alt.
Prayer of the Day
The Passion of Our LORD According to St. Matthew
Red Hymnal 98 (1) "Jesus, I Will Ponder Now"
Part One; Matthew 26: 1-35
Red Hymnal 312 (1) "Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared"
Part Two: Matthew 26: 36-56
Red Hymnal 472 (1) "Rise, My Soul, to Watch and Pray"
Part Three: Matthew 26: 57-75
Red Hymnal 117 (3) "O Dearest Jesus"
Matthew 27: 1-26
Red Hymnal 105 (1) "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded"
Matthew 27: 27-56
Red Hymnal 125 (1,3) "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"
Matthew 27: 57-66
Red Hymnal 105 (5) "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded"
Sermon theme: First the Cross ... then the Glory!
The Apostles' Creed
Offering
Prayer of the Church
The LORD's Prayer
Hymn: Blue Hymnal 716 "No Tramp of Soldiers' Marching Feet"
Final Prayer
Blessing
Final Hymn: Red Hymnal 133 (5) "Ride On, Ride On in Majesty"
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