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Explore the significance of "hosanna" in Scripture, particularly during Palm Sunday, and its call for salvation. Discover how we are in need of saving from sin, the importance of recognizing salvation in Jesus, and how religious enthusiasm should not be suppressed. Reflect on the past, present, and future aspects of salvation found in the Bible.
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hosanna in scripture • “Save, now!” • Psalm 118:25 (Heb. hoshi’ah na) = save now (an imperative, exclamation) • Mt. 21:9, 15; Mk. 11:9-10; Lk. 19:38; Jn. 12:13 (Gr. hosanna = transliteration)
hosanna in scripture “Palm Sunday” is taken from this text Some in the crowd may have been looking for a nationalistic or militaristic messiah to save them from the Romans. They will be sadly disappointed a few days later when Jesus is crucified on a cross.
hosanna • We need saving from sin (Acts 2:40) • We need saving now (2 Cor. 6:1) • We cannot save ourselves (Eph. 2:8; 2 Tim. 1:9; Tit. 3:5)
hosanna • We cry to, and thank, the Lord for salvation • Past (Lk. 1:77; Rom. 10:10; Tit. 2:11) • Present (Phil. 2:12; Jude 3) • Future (Heb. 9:28; 1 Pet. 1:5)
hosanna • We find our saving in just one person – he who comes “in the name of the Lord” • We have saving “in the highest” • We should recognize as adults what the children recognize
hosanna • We should never let others, like the Jewish leaders, suppress our enthusiasm for Jesus • We can show religious excitement and expression