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.” - Matthew 21:6-11
The people's cries of 'Hosanna' came from Psalm 118:25-26
25 LORD, save us! LORD, grant us success! 26 Blessed
is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless
you.
Hosanna means "save now." Despite what Jesus
had foretold about his mission, the people were looking for a military Messiah
who would overthrow the Romans and restore Israel's independence.
When we say “Hosanna” are we looking at the
temporal or the eternal (today or forever)?
Praise God! He can save us from our sin and punishment,
so that we may be with Him forever and ever. Hosanna!