Matthew 21:1-11
“Preparing the Way”
Palm Sunday
Rev. Benjamin J. Wines
This Sunday is Palm Sunday.
Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, “Preparing the Way” Our Scripture passage comes from Matthew 21:1-11 and our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 118. We look forward to joining you in this time of Worship.
Call to Worship (from Psalm 118)
Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
People: His steadfast love endures forever!
Leader: I thank you that you have answered me
People: And have become my salvation.
Leader: The stone that the builders rejected
People: Has become the chief cornerstone.
Leader: This is the Lord’s doing;
People: It is marvelous in our eyes.
Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made;
People: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Leader: Save us, we beseech you, O Lord!
People: O Lord, we beseech you, give us success!
Leader: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
People: We bless you from the house of the Lord.
Leader: You are my God, and I will give thanks to you;
People: You are my God, I will extol you.
Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
People: For his steadfast love endures forever!
Questions for Further Reflection:
On Palm Sunday, Jesus showed the world he would be a different kind of king.
How do God’s priorities differ from the rulers of our world?
How can our expectations of a king lead us into sin?