What is Palm Sunday?

Palm Sunday should be one of the most important days in our calendars every year.  This day, celebrated the Sunday before Easter, reminds us of the time when Christ was about to suffer and die on the cross for our sins, and be resurrected three days later.

Palm Sunday, also known as "Passion Sunday," marks the week that leads to Christ's suffering, death, and resurrection.  It is called "Palm Sunday" because of what happened during this time in history.

Matthew 21:1-11 tells us that Christ has His triumphal entry into Jerusalem on this day.

This kind of welcome signifies a few things:

1) That they all knew Christ as the Messiah (see Psalm 118:25-26)

2) That they recognized that Christ is King (see 2 Kings 9:13)

3) They all honored Him as both King and Messiah (see Zechariah 9:9)

Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem signaled the start of the last week of His earthly ministry. In a few days' time He would be betrayed, scourged, mocked, and nailed to the cross to die -- only to rise again on the third day after His death.

This week is when we remember that our sinless Savior took the punishment that we should be receiving.  This is the week when we remember that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. This is the week when we are reminded that we can't save ourselves, but Christ saved us.

Why is Palm Sunday important?  It's because our King and Savior came to save us through His sacrificial death and resurrection.