As the tide turned during World War Two, the Allies freed Rome, Paris, Manila, and other major capitals of the world. As they marched into these newly freed cities, they were greeted with tremendous victory parades: people lined the street, they were accosted with food and gifts—even a kiss or two from a pretty girl grateful to the soldiers who now filled her street. Something similar is happening when Jesus rides into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. This week, we turn to John’s account of the Triumphal Entry to get a glimpse of the freedom Jesus wins for us—not with tanks and airplanes, but at the cost of his own blood.
