Donkeys, Palms, and a Reckoning with Religion

Jesus rides into Jerusalem not with a sword, but on a donkey—and his first act as king is to flip the tables of a broken religious system. This Palm Sunday message explores how Jesus confronts the worship of religion itself, reminding us that rituals and rules can never replace a real relationship with God.

Jamin Bradley

April 13, 2025

1–2 minutes

On Palm Sunday, Jesus rides into Jerusalem like a king—but not the kind anyone expected. There’s no war horse, no parade of soldiers—just a donkey and a crowd waving branches. His first royal act? Marching straight into the temple, flipping tables, and disrupting the religious marketplace.

In this message, we look at how Jesus challenges both political power and religious pride. Religion, when rooted in the real presence of God, can be beautiful. But when it becomes an idol—when rules, rituals, and reputations take God’s place—it can become the very thing Jesus came to confront. Palm Sunday isn’t just about celebration; it’s about clearing out what doesn’t belong in the holy places of our hearts.

2 responses to “Donkeys, Palms, and a Reckoning with Religion”

destinarenas27

April 13, 2025 at 10:01 pm

Stop messaging me I I feel alot of your Christians can’t discern that someone is dealing with the demonic but your not what I would think of what a Christian is especially if spirits are saying stuff and you can’t tell Its scary to know if yall agree with this

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  April 13, 2025 at 10:04 pm
  
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