The Light of Christ Journey

Encouraging people on their journey with Christ

We have seen that the waving of palm branches was a tradition of the Festival of Tabernacles. Worshippers also recited Psalm 118 during the celebration. Some of the words from this Psalm 118 include: 25Please, Lord, please save us (Greek – Hosanna) 26Bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord.[1] Jesus Enters Jerusalem to the …

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As He rode into Jerusalem, the crowds sang songs of praise to Jesus. These people were probably pilgrims on their way to celebrate the Passover in Jerusalem. These pilgrims would sing songs as they traveled. One of these songs was Psalm 118, which celebrated the first Passover and the exodus from Egypt. These people applied …

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We have seen that the waving of palm branches was a tradition of the Feast of Tabernacles. Psalm 118 was also recited during worship in the celebration. Some of the words from this Psalm 118 include: 25Please, Lord, please save us (Greek – Hosanna) 26Bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord.[1] Jesus Enters Jerusalem …

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