Madison Church

The rhythm of Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday's triumphant yet misunderstood entry—a king riding on a donkey while crowds wave palm branches, hoping for political liberation but receiving something far more profound. This sermon explores the rich symbolism of Holy Week and how it creates essential spiritual rhythms that help us focus on timeless truths throughout our year.As we journey through Luke 19, we discover the crowd's expectations didn't align with Jesus' mission. While they waved palm branches—symbols of military victory since the Maccabean Revolt—Jesus wept over Jerusalem, knowing they missed "the way to peace" standing right before them. His path forward would confound everyone: overturning temple tables, claiming divine authority, and ultimately gathering his disciples for one final Passover meal.The Lord's Supper, instituted during this last meal, transforms the ancient Passover symbols into something revolutionary. The unleavened bread—originally representing