As pilgrims sang ancient songs of ascent on the road to Jerusalem, something extraordinary happened. The king that the prophets had promised finally arrived — not on a war horse, but on a humble donkey. And the people made their choice: they laid their cloaks in the dust before him.

In this Palm Sunday sermon from Luke 19:28-40, Revd. Mark Fletcher unpacks the rich symbolism of Jesus' triumphal entry. Why did Jesus choreograph this moment so carefully after years of avoiding the public eye? And what does it mean that he chose a donkey — in a city that has seen more bloodshed than any other place on earth?

We all serve something. We all bow the knee to someone. The kingdoms of this world demand so much and deliver so little. But here is a king who doesn't demand — he invites. He asks us to lay down our status, our pride, and choose a better kingdom.

Will you bow the knee to this gentle king?

Full transcript and video: https://stpeters.ch/sermons/triumphal-entry-choosing-the-humble-king/