Palm Sunday in the Bible commemorates Jesus Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem on the Sunday before His resurrection, marking the beginning of Holy Week
. According to the Gospel accounts (Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19), Jesus rode into the city on a donkey, fulfilling the Old Testament prophecy from Zechariah 9:9 that the king would come "humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey"
. As Jesus entered Jerusalem, crowds welcomed Him by spreading their cloaks and palm branches on the road, shouting praises such as "Hosanna to the Son of David!" and "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" This act symbolized honor and recognition of Jesus as the Messiah and King, although the crowd misunderstood the nature of His kingship-they expected a political liberator, but Jesus came to conquer sin and death
. Palm branches, abundant in Palestine, symbolized victory and triumph, which is why the people waved them to honor Jesus. Christians today use palm branches in services to remember Jesus's victory over sin and death through His sacrifice
. Palm Sunday is observed by many Christian denominations with the blessing and distribution of palm branches, processions, and church services. It marks the start of Holy Week, leading up to Jesus's crucifixion on Good Friday and His resurrection on Easter Sunday
. In summary, Palm Sunday in the Bible is the celebration of Jesus’s humble yet triumphant entry into Jerusalem as the prophesied Messiah, beginning the final week of His earthly ministry culminating in His death and resurrection.
