Before anyone dives into Easter eggs and all sorts of chocolate, remember that Palm Sunday 2025 falls on April 13 this year.
Psalm Sunday recognizes the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, a place where he was met with cheers and adoration. They shouted “Hosanna,” a Hebrew expression meaning “Save.” Even though they celebrated his arrival at the beginning of the week, the same crowds would be calling for his crucifixion by the end of the week. While many people viewed him as a teacher or prophet sent by God, his declaration to be the Son of God would give the religious leaders of that time all the firepower they needed to send him to the cross to die.
Need To Know Items For Palm Sunday 2025
Palm Sunday 2025 is April 13, and for those new to church and understanding this time, here are a few references to help you understand more:
- Does Palm Sunday involve actual Palms? Yes. It reflects how the people responded to Jesus’ triumphant entry.
- Is this said in the Bible? Yes. John 12:12 says, “Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.” Note: Other Gospels say “Branches”, but it’s commonly known via John’s account that Palms were used.
- How would I celebrate Palm Sunday? Most churches order authentic Palm branches. For those who cannot, you can buy artificial ones online. During services, people are often encouraged to wave their branches. New churchgoers may be surprised to see this happening, but it’s normal during this time of year.
Palm Sunday 2025: Biblical References
The story surrounding Palm Sunday, Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem, is found in the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and John. Those new to understanding Palm Sunday will find this reading interesting because all four men give their unique view of what they know. Below are the areas where the information can be found:
- Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey. Crowds celebrate (Matthew 21:1-11)
- Jesus’ triumphant entry fulfills prophecy (Mark 11:1-11)
- Jesus cries as he approaches Jerusalem, knowing what’s next. (Luke 19:29-44)
- Crowds praise Jesus as King, but He’s not about politics. (John 12:12-19)
Palm Sunday 2025: What Comes Next?
Palm Sunday leads into what is known as the “Holy Week” by Christians. This includes Maundy Thursday, the day recognized as the time Jesus celebrated the Passover with His disciples. This precedes Good Friday, recognizing the time Jesus Christ was crucified on the Cross.
Closing Thoughts
While many people breeze over Palm Sunday, it’s the beginning of reflection on the upcoming events that led to Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. Regardless of where you are on this discussion, knowing why is important. This is not a matter of having all the facts (because you won’t….) and you will not know every nook and corner about all the details.
What you get is the events that lead us back to our faith, our belief in the birth, crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I’m not a fan of debates dressed up as conversations. For those who desire more, I hope this article helps in providing a high-level overview of the events that transpired.
