Hosanna is a cry for salvation. It is an invocation to God, a plea for deliverance. It is a proclamation about the Messiah. The Messiah is the name of God, invoking the name of Jesus. When we say, "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord," it is the atmosphere of a royal entry, a mood created by God. By God's grace, people are moved to cast off their outer garments and spread them on the road to welcome the King.
Hosanna confesses that Jesus is the Messiah. Let us not forget that our Jesus is our Savior. And let us also remember that we must cast off our outer garments to receive the salvation of Jesus.
Excerpt from the sermon by Pastor Lee, Apr 10, 2024.
Mar 11:1-10