Lenten Season · Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord: Procession of the Palms · Year B
Mark 11:1-10 or John 12:12-16
The Triumphal Entry
March 21, 2027
Overview & Insights
“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Mark 11:9)
The journey to Jerusalem has been the focus for some time (8:27–10:52), and Jesus now enters the final week of his life on earth. Passion week begins to unfold, and every event progressively uncovers his true messianic nature and the coming cross. Jesus confronts the world and its sin as the Son of David (10:47–48) and as David’s Lord (12:35–37).
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Commentary
Commentary on Mark 11:1-11 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary RCL commentary on the entry into Jerusalem (the RCL Liturgy of the Palms gospel).
Mark 11 – Jesus' Triumphal Entry and Coming to Jerusalem Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse reading of the colt, the crowds, and the Hosannas.
Mark 11 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep anthology of linked commentary and word study on the triumphal entry.
Mark 11:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic and modern commentaries gathered verse by verse on the procession.
Mark 11:1-11 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed preaching commentary on the strangely understated entry in Mark.
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, Cycle B Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Loyola's Sunday Connection reflection and family prayer on the procession gospel (Catholic).
Background & Word Study
Mark (Enter the Bible) Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary overview of Mark's structure and themes for background.
Book of Mark Summary: A Complete Animated Overview BibleProject
Animated walk-through of Mark's literary design leading into Holy Week.
Mark 11:1 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word-by-word of the sending for the colt and the entry.
The Church Fathers
Sermons & Reflections
Worship & Prayers
Questions preachers ask
Why is the Triumphal Entry an Advent reading?
Advent watches for the coming King, and Mark's account shows how he comes: not on a war-horse but on a borrowed colt, humble and lowly, welcomed with palms and Hosannas on the road to the cross.
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