Passion Sunday - B - March 24, 2024

PALM PROCESSION

Palm Procession: John 12:12-16

In these passages from John, Jesus entered the city of David with kingly imagery; he evoked the Psalms. This would be his last public appearance in John before his arrest and execution.

Popular Translation:

Jesus raised Lazarus from his tomb.

12 After that, the crowds who arrived for the Passover festival heard Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13 So, they took palm branches and went out to greet him. They said,

"Hosanna! God blesses the man who comes in his name! He is the King of Israel!"

14 Jesus found a small donkey and sat on it. The Bible says:

"Don't be afraid, daughter Zion. Look! Your king is sitting on a young donkey. He is coming to visit you!"

16 His followers didn't understand any of this at first, but when God gave Jesus glory on the cross, they remembered all this was written about him and what the people did for him.

Literal Translation:

12 On the next day, the crowd, the (one) having arrived at the (Passover) festival, having heard that JESUS was coming to Jerusalem, 13 took palm branches, went out to (have) a meeting with HIM, and shouted,

"Hosanna! Blessed is the (ONE) coming in the name of the Lord [and] the King of Israel!"

14 Having found a small donkey, JESUS sat on it, just it has been written,

15 "Fear not daughter Zion. Look! Your king comes to you sitting on the colt of a donkey."

16 These (things) his disciples did not understand (at) first, but when JESUS was glorified, then they remembered that these (things) had been written about him and (the crowd) did these (things) for HIM.

FIRST READING

Isaiah 50:4-7

In the passage from (Second) Isaiah, the author faced shame and ridicule for sharing the good news of immanent release from captivity. Christians apply this verses to Jesus in his suffering and death.
4 The Lord YHWH has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with words him who is weary: he wakens morning by morning, he wakens my ear to hear as those who are taught. 5 The Lord YHWH has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away backward. 6 I gave my back to the strikers, and my cheeks to those who plucked off the hair; I didnt hide my face from shame and spitting. 7 For the Lord YHWH will help me; therefore I have not been confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be disappointed.

PSALM

Psalm 22

22 speaks of tough times, when enemies surround and threaten us. It is a hymn of hope in the tough times, a theme Jesus alluded to on the cross.
For the Chief Musician; set to "The Doe of the Morning." A Psalm by David.

1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?
2 My God, I cry in the daytime, but you don't answer;
in the night season, and am not silent.
3 But you are holy,
you who inhabit the praises of Israel.
4 Our fathers trusted in you.
They trusted, and you delivered them.
5 They cried to you, and were delivered.
They trusted in you, and were not disappointed.
6 But I am a worm, and no man;
a reproach of men, and despised by the people.
7 All those who see me mock me.
They insult me with their lips. They shake their heads, saying,
8 "He trusts in YHWH;
let him deliver him.
Let him rescue him, since he delights in him."
9 But you brought me out of the womb.
You made me trust at my mother's breasts.
10 I was thrown on you from my mother's womb.
You are my God since my mother bore me.
11 Don't be far from me, for trouble is near.
For there is none to help.

12 Many bulls have surrounded me.
Strong bulls of Bashan have encircled me.
13 They open their mouths wide against me,
lions tearing prey and roaring.
14 I am poured out like water.
All my bones are out of joint.
My heart is like wax;
it is melted within me.
15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd.
My tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth.
You have brought me into the dust of death.
16 For dogs have surrounded me.
A company of evildoers have enclosed me.
They have pierced my hands and feet.
17 I can count all of my bones.
They look and stare at me.
18 They divide my garments among them.
They cast lots for my clothing.
19 But don't be far off, YHWH.
You are my help: hurry to help me.
20 Deliver my soul from the sword,
my precious life from the power of the dog.
21 Save me from the lion's mouth!
Yes, from the horns of the wild oxen, you have answered me.

22 I will declare your name to my brothers.
In the midst of the assembly, I will praise you.
23 You who fear YHWH, praise him!
All you descendants of Jacob, glorify him!
Stand in awe of him, all you descendants of Israel!
24 For he has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted,
Neither has he hidden his face from him;
but when he cried to him, he heard.
25 Of you comes my praise in the great assembly.
I will pay my vows before those who fear him.
26 The humble shall eat and be satisfied.
They shall praise YHWH who seek after him.
Let your hearts live forever.

27 All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to YHWH.
All the relatives of the nations shall worship before you.
28 For the kingdom is YHWH's.
He is the ruler over the nations.
29 All the rich ones of the earth shall eat and worship.
All those who go down to the dust shall bow before him,
even he who can't keep his soul alive.
30 Posterity shall serve him.
Future generations shall be told about the Lord.
31 They shall come and shall declare his righteousness to a people that shall be born,
for he has done it.

SECOND READING

Philippians 2:6-11

The presents the magnificent hymn about the Christ found in Philippians 2. Like the Suffering Servant from Isaiah, the hymn shows us a Christ who would empty himself to become one like us, and would be obedient unto death.

Popular Translation:

6 Christ Jesus lived as God. He did not have to try to be God. 7 Instead, Jesus emptied himself like a servant when he was born. When he grew up, he humbled himself and obeyed God, even as he died on the cross. 9 So, God raised Jesus up and gave him a name that was more glorious than any other name. 10 In heaven, on the earth, and even in the grave, everyone must worship Jesus whenever his name is mentioned. And every language must declare "Jesus Christ is Lord" as a way to glorify God the Father.

Literal Translation:

5 Reflect on this among you, which is also in Christ Jesus:

6 who, existing in the form of God, did not consider a grasp to be equal to God, 7 but emptied himself, having taken the form of a servant, becoming in the likeness of men. Being found as the shape as a man, 8 he humbled himself, becoming obedient until death, death on a cross. 9 On which account God elevated HIM and (freely) gave favor to HIM with the name above every name, 10 so that in the name of JESUS every knee might bend in the heavens, on the earth, and underground, 11 and every tongue might confess "Jesus Christ is Lord," unto the glory of God the Father.

GOSPEL

Passion Part 1: Mark 14:1-2, 10-16:8

The Passion according to Mark is one of liberation, hope, and love. Through pain and death, he gave his life for us, to us.
14:1 After two days, there would be the Pascha and the (feast of the) Unleavened (Breads), and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how, seizing HIM by wily means, they could kill HIM. 2 For they kept saying, "Not during the festival, lest there will be a riot by the people."

10 Judas Isacriot, one of the Twelve, came to the chief priests so (he) could betray HIM to them. 11 Hearing (this) they rejoiced and promised to give him silver (coins). So, he kept trying (to find a way) how he could easily hand HIM over.

14:12 On the first day of the Unleavened (Breads), when the Pascha was sacrificed, HIS disciples said to HIM, "Where do you wish, going out, (that) we should prepare, so you can eat the Pascha?" 13 HE sent two of his disciples and said to them, "Going into the city, a man will meet you, carrying an earthen jar of water. Follow him 14 and, wherever he enters, say to the head of the household, "The TEACHER says, "Where is MY guestroom where I can eat the Pascha with MY disciples." 15 He will show you a large (upper) room, spread out (with carpets and reclining pillows) and ready. Prepare (the supper) for us there." The disciples went out, came into the city, found (the room) just as HE told them and prepared the Pascha.

17 Being late (in the day), he came with the Twelve. 18 Reclining for the meal with them and eating (with them), JESUS said, "Amen, I say to you that one of you eating with ME will betray ME." 19 They began to be distressed and , one after another, said to HIM, "Not I?" 20 (HE) said to them, "One of the Twelve, the (one) dipping (his bread) with me into the dish. 21 The SON OF MAN goes just as it is written about him, but woe to the that man by whom the SON OF MAN is betrayed. (It would be) better for him if that man had not been born."

22 As they were eating, taking bread, saying the blessing, (HE) broke (it) have gave (it) to them and said, "Take, this is MY body." 23 Taking the cup, saying the blessing, he gave (it) to them and all (of them) drank from it. 24 (HE) said to them, This is MY blood of the covenant, to be poured out on behalf of the many. 25 Amen I say to you that I will (certainly) no longer drink from the fruit of the vine until that day when (I) MYSELF will drink it anew in the Kingdom of God." 26 Singing hymns, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

27 JESUS said to them, "All of you will be scandalized, so it is written "I will strike the shepherd and the flock will be dispersed.' 28 But, after I am raised, you will precede me into Galilee." 29 Peter said to HIM, "If all will be scandalized, not I." 30 JESUS said to him, "Amen, I say to you that, today, this night, before the rooster crows twice, (even) you will deny me three times." 31 But Peter said emphatically, "Even if it is necessary for me to die with YOU, I will never deny YOU." And all said they same.


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