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!