What is Palm Sunday and why do we celebrate it?+
Palm Sunday celebrates Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, when crowds welcomed him by waving palm branches and shouting praises. It marks the beginning of Holy Week, leading up to Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection. Christians today remember this day to celebrate Jesus's arrival and the people's hope that he was the promised Messiah.
Why did Jesus choose to ride on a donkey instead of a horse?+
Jesus rode on a donkey to fulfill the Old Testament prophecy in Zechariah 9:9, which said the coming king would arrive on a donkey. This symbolized humility and peace rather than power and war, showing that Jesus came as a humble servant and peacemaker, not as a conquering military leader.
What happened after Palm Sunday in that same week?+
After his triumphal entry on Palm Sunday, Jesus spent the week teaching in the temple and challenging religious leaders. On Thursday he shared the Last Supper with his disciples, on Friday he was crucified, and on Sunday he rose from the dead. This entire week is called Holy Week and is the most important time in the Christian calendar.