Sunday, March 29, 2026 – Palm Sunday, The Passion Of Our Lord
Theme for the Day: It Is Finished, It Is Now Begun
Season Theme: Seven Simple, Powerful Words Of God’s Grace In Jesus Christ
Readings: Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 21:1-11; Matthew 27:11-54; John 19:30
Palm Sunday begins with shouts of “Hosanna” as Jesus enters Jerusalem in humility and peace. Yet the cries of praise soon give way to the solemn events of His passion, suffering, and crucifixion.
On this holy day, we walk the full journey from triumph to the cross. We hear again the words from John’s Gospel, “It is finished,” and we recognize that in Christ’s surrender, something eternal is accomplished. Sin is overcome. Death is defeated. Grace is poured out in full.
And yet, what is finished on the cross is also the beginning of something new. In the humility described in Philippians, in the obedience of Christ, in the love that holds fast even unto death, we see the heart of God revealed. A passionate heart that does not turn away. A merciful heart that remains fixed on us.
As Holy Week begins, we are invited to return to the Lord with all our heart. In the One who gave everything, we are blessed and reassured. What was finished in love now begins anew in grace.
Worship Highlights:
Procession of Palms: Children can begin lining up at 9:25 for the Palm Procession as part of worship.
Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 21:1-11; Matthew 27:11-54; John 19:30
Message: “It Is Finished, It Is Now Begun”
In Person: Worship with us at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Lakeville, MN.
Online: Join our live stream on Lord of Life LIVE.
Let us enter Holy Week together, trusting that in Christ’s finished work, a new beginning of grace has already begun for us.
Faith Quest, our Sunday School program, will meet during our 9:30am service this week!
Children invited to line up for the Palm Processional at 9:25 a.m.!
If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.