This begins traditional Holy Week. I wrote “Three Triumphal Entries” for my book “Beyond Easter: Ascension and Pentecost” showing the festive nature of Christ’s final entry into Jerusalem. All over the world this day we celebrate Hosannas to the Son of David. Predidcted from the first words of scripture, this was a mini-version of the finality which will occur: every knee shall bow to Jesus Christ, either in worship or the terror of defeat. It is up to the hearts of man which response will be yours. Jo
MY PSALM 340 THREE TRIUMPHAL ENTRIES
I Palm Sunday
All praise to the King of Kings
Lord of Lord, who comes
In the name of The Almighty
Hosanna!
He rides mounted on a donkey
As prophesied,
To praises and cheers from the crowd.
He enters Jerusalem,
Palm fronds and garments thrown down,
Proclaimed as King of Kings
The very Son of God.
II The Ascension
Lift high the gates, lift high the ancient doors,
Lift up your heads,
The King of Glory is coming in
Ascended from earth
Where He proclaims salvation
Through His perfect sacrifice.
Bow down and praise the
King of Kings, Lord of Lords.
Prepare a place for Him
At the right hand of the Father
For He is the King of Glory.
III On the Last Day
Trumpeters, prepare to announce the King.
Jesus, Triumphant Lord,
Your Kingdom awaits.
Your third triumphant entry begins“The kingdom of the world has become
The Kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ
And He will reign forever and ever.”[1]
The message, shouted so all the earth will hear.
The temple is opened, the ark is revealed,
Jesus sits upon the throne, appearing in authority,
And returns to judge the living and the dead.
Let us who have ears to hear and eyes to see
Behold the Lord Jesus in His three triumphal entries
Into our world and for our sake
Because of the mercy and love Almighty Father,
The atonement of our precious Jesus Christ,
Who for our sakes, took on flesh
To become part of our world for just a little while,
And for the Holy Spirit
Who keeps our souls safe to see
The final victory of the Lamb, The Lion, the Holy One,
Emanuel, the Incarnate Son of God, Son of Man,
And our beneficent Savior,
Jesus Christ our Lord.[2]
[1] Revelation 11: 15
[2] Previously published in Beyond Easter: Ascension and Pentecost. Betty Whitaker Jackson
in our church livestream or in person at 10:30 today to witness the children’s procession, their Triumphal Entry in song waving palm branches to honor Jesus. www.covenantpalmbay.org.
About the Author
