Palm Sunday 2026: When the King of Peace Meets Global Conflict Every Palm Sunday, we, as Christians, reenact one of the most powerful and provocative scenes in history. We wave branches and sing hosannas, commemorating Jesus's dramatic, prophetic entry into Jerusalem. But in this Holy Week of 2026, the contrast between the scene we celebrate and the reality we inhabit is stark, almost jarring. The world we see today is defined not by the "King of Peace," but by the complex machinations of global conflict. Tensions remain high across the Middle East, with new lockdowns near holy sites making headlines this week. Geopolitical proxy wars dominate the news cycle. The "rumors of wars" that Jesus spoke about (Matthew 24:6) seem louder than the hosannas. How do we, as people of faith, square our celebration of Jesus’s peacemaking mission with a world that seems perpetually on the brink of violence? The Two Entries: A Political Paradox To truly understand Palm Sunday,...
After he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out for fear. But immediately he spoke to them, saying, “Take heart, it is I; have no fear.” |
Matthew 14:22-36 |
Not sure if you have already watched a series called the Chosen but if you haven't yet I do recommend that you do. It is free to view in their The Chosen app. They did a very marvelous portrayal of Jesus and of the chosen people that were with Him during His time on Earth. Before, watching the chosen, I have had a hardened heart, filled with anger and hate and it was difficult for me to cry. After watching the Chosen, I don't know but each episode, God melts my heart and I swell up in tears every time and now I am in my journey to knowing Jesus a whole more.
On the last episode of season 3, they did a scene of this part of the Bible. Here's one of the Youtube videos of that clip c/o johnhiltoniii