Holy Week 2026 | Palm Sunday: The Unexpected King

Scripture: Matthew 21:1–11 | ~11 minJesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey — and the crowd goes wild. They're chanting for a king, waving palms, throwing their cloaks on the road. The energy is electric. But there's a gap between what the crowd expects and what Jesus actually came to do.This week, we're walking through the final days of Jesus' life — from his triumphal entry through the horrors of the cross to the glory of the resurrection. Whether you've heard this story a hundred times or you're coming to it fresh, the invitation this week is the same: let Easter surprise you.In this episode:Why Jesus chose a donkey over a war horse — and what that signalsThe Hebrew roots of "Hosanna" — a praise cry that started as a desperate pleaThe crowd wanted a political revolution. God had something far more radical in mind.What Palm Sunday tells us about the kind of king Jesus actually isReflection: Where are you bringing your own expectations to God right now? What would it look like to loosen your grip on how you think things should go?Hear the message for this week's devotional on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristFellowshipMcKinneyGet the written devotional at: https://cfhome.org/EGDIf you are in the North Dallas area and would like to join us for services each week, you can find all the information at https://cfhome.org.