Christian Resources

Palm Sunday

Free online resources based on the Biblical story of Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey. The Palm Sunday story can be found in the Bible in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. See below for links to sermons, songs, stories and entertaining sites for the Palm Sunday story. 

Palm Sunday For Kids: Bible Stories - Children's Stories - Children's Activities - Children's Sermons - Music, Plays & Poetry - More Palm Sunday Resources

Palm Sunday For Teens & Adults: Devotions & Sermons - Educational Links - Potluck - Neat Palm Sunday Related Sites

Updated 7/13/2009

The next day, when the large crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, they took palm branches and went out to meet Him. They kept shouting: "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord — the King of Israel!" Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just as it is written: Fear no more, Daughter Zion; look! your King is coming, sitting on a donkey's colt. -- John 12:12-14 HCSB

Background - Palm Sunday

In fulfillment of prophecy (Isaiah 62:11 & Zechariah 9:9), Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. The crowds lined the street shouting "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord." (Psalm 118:25-26) They placed palm branches and robes in front of Jesus. This was particularly disturbing to the religious leaders who were jealous of Jesus. They demanded that Jesus silence the crowd, but he responded that even if the crowd were silent, the stones would cry out.

The events of the next week would forever change the world. Jesus entered Jerusalem and the crowd welcomed him as a king. By the end of the week they were demanding his death. His followers abandoned him in fear. None of his close followers had really understood the events of Palm Sunday and Holy Week until after Jesus returned. They had all expected Jesus to be an earthly king, but God had given them something so much better - an open door into a Kingdom that would never end.

Palm Sunday, in the Christian calendar is the Sunday before Easter, sixth and last Sunday in Lent, and the first day of Holy Week. Palm Sunday 2009 is celebrated on April 5. The other important days of Holy Week include:

    Palm Sunday - Jesus enters Jerusalem.
    Maundy Thursday - The Last Supper and betrayal.
    Good Friday - The arrest, trial, crucifixion, death and burial of Jesus.
    Easter Sunday - The day Jesus rose from the grave.

Read the entire Palm Sunday story in all four Gospels in five popular translations - AMP, KJV, HCSB, NIV, The Message:

Matthew 21:1-11  Mark 11:1-11  Luke 19:28-44  John 12:12-19

Read the Old Testament verses related to the Palm Sunday story in five popular translations - AMP, KJV, HCSB, NIV, The Message:

Psalm 118:25-26  Isaiah 62:11  Zechariah 9:9

Read Matthew Henry's Commentary related to Palm Sunday:

Psalm 118 - The coming of Christ in his kingdom

Zechariah 9 - Christ's coming and his kingdom and promises to the church

Matthew 21 - Christ enters Jerusalem

Mark 11 - Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem

Luke 19 - Christ enters Jerusalem

John 12 - He (Jesus) enters Jerusalem

Read IVP New Testament Commentaries related to Palm Sunday:

Matthew 21 - Jerusalem's King Enters Its Gates

Luke 18-19 - Messiah Turns Toward Jerusalem

John 12 - Jesus Enters Jerusalem as King of Israel

Check out all the wonderful Christian content linked below and learn more about Palm Sunday.

-- Palm Sunday Resources --

Bible Stories - Scriptures and Adaptations on Palm Sunday
The King Is Coming - A short adaptation from the Palm Sunday story from Crystal Lake Church of Christ

Palm Sunday - The Palm Sunday story from The Baldwin Project

Palm Sunday Parade - The Palm Sunday story based on Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44 and John 12:12-19

Palm Sunday For Children - A very short version of the Palm Sunday story from Matthew

 
Welcoming The King! - An illustrated story for Palm Sunday

Children's Stories - Original Fiction Based on the Palm Sunday Story
Hanna's Parade - Hanna was a little sick donkey who wanted to be well - a story about Palm Sunday and the healing power of faith in Jesus.
 

Pokey, the Little Burro - A Palm Sunday children's story. Includes words to a related Palm Sunday song
 

Children's Activities, Crafts & Coloring Pages for Palm Sunday
Candy Palm Tree - Craft idea and includes a link to an object lesson.

Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem - Palm Sunday activity pages

Palm Sunday - Palm Sunday word search puzzles

Palm Sunday Palm Branch - Make a Palm Sunday palm branch.

Jesus Needs A Donkey - A more detailed Palm Sunday coloring page

Jesus Enters Jerusalem - Another more detailed Palm Sunday coloring page

The Triumphal Entry - A Palm Sunday coloring page

Palm Sunday Coloring Page - Jesus rides on a donkey into Jerusalem.

The Entry into Jerusalem - Palm Sunday activities and craft ideas from Sunday School Resources
 
 

Children's Sermons & Lessons on Palm Sunday
From Cheers To Jeers - The cheers of Palm Sunday turn to jeers on Friday  - a Palm Sunday Bible lesson.

Hanna's Parade Bible Lesson - A Bible lesson based on the children's story, Hanna's Parade. A Parable about faith and healing.

The King Is Coming! - A Bible lesson based on the Palm Sunday story.

Welcome Jesus! - A Palm Sunday children's time (scroll down for message).

People Wave Palms - A Palm Sunday children's lesson.

Palm Sunday Celebration - A Palm Sunday children's message by Terry Taylor.

Jesus Rides On A Donkey - An Outline for a children's lesson on Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday Devotion - Includes a fictional short story and lesson ideas.
 

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Palm Sunday Lesson - A children's Bible lesson on Palm Sunday.

A Rock Concert - A lesson on Palm Sunday.
 
  

Children's Music, Plays & Poetry for Palm Sunday
The Palm Sunday Song - An original children's song sung to the tune “She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain”.

Donkeys On Parade - A short puppet script for Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday Scripts - 5 plays based on Palm Sunday. Look in the Palm Sunday section.

Additional Resources & Links on Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday Stuff - Links to many different Palm Sunday resources
 

Palm Sunday- Additional Palm Sunday resources

Annie's Palm Sunday Page - Lots of good information and links for Palm Sunday

-- Palm Sunday Stuff For Teens and Adults --

Devotions, Discussions & Sermons About Palm Sunday

Seven Days to Live - An examination of Jesus last days on earth written by Bill Hybels the senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois. 

Palm Sunday Sermon - An adult and children's sermon on Palm Sunday from United Reformed Church in Summertown, UK

The Triumphal Entry - Matthew 21:1-11 - A discussion on the events of Holy Week including Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey

Educational - Archaeology, History & Theology Concerning Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday Customs - Information on Church customs from The Catholic Encyclopedia.

The Days of Holy Week - A discussion on the traditions surrounding Palm Sunday and Holy Week.

Palm Tree - Summary from Smith's Bible Names Dictionary.

Palm Tree - Summary from Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary.

A Donkey and Her Colt - A discussion on the alleged discrepancies in the Gospel account of Palm Sunday.
 

Grand Entrance - Test your knowledge of Palm Sunday with this short quiz.

Did Jesus Ride Two Donkeys? - A discussion of the alleged discrepancies in Matthew's account of Palm Sunday.
 
 

 
Potluck - Neat Stuff That Doesn't Fit Anywhere Else on Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday - Secular view of Palm Sunday and traditions around the globe

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