Advent · First Sunday in Advent · Year B
Mark 11:1-10
The Triumphal Entry
November 29, 2026
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 (Liturgy of the Palms) | Working Preacher Working Preacher
The one Lutheran voice, applied here because Mark's triumphal entry matches the live Liturgy of the Palms (Year B) page.
Mark 11:1-11 Commentary | Center for Excellence in Preaching Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed reading that traces the Hosanna and Psalm 118 echoes running under the procession.
Mark 11 | Enduring Word Bible Commentary (David Guzik) Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse-by-verse evangelical exposition of the entry into Jerusalem and the days that follow.
Mark 11 Commentary | Precept Austin Precept Austin
A deep collation of word studies, sermons, and cross references gathered on the chapter.
Mark 11:1 Commentaries | Bible Hub BibleHub
Stacks the classic pulpit and critical commentaries (Ellicott, Barnes, Meyer) at the opening verse.
Background & Word Study
Mark | Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary's overview of Mark's structure and themes for context on the passage.
Book of Mark Overview | BibleProject BibleProject
An animated walkthrough of Mark that places the Jerusalem entry within the whole Gospel.
Mark 11:1 Interlinear | Bible Hub BibleHub
Greek-English interlinear with parsing and Strong's numbers for the entry narrative.
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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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