Bible Discussion Thread

Paving the Way

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Two thousand years, or so, ago

Jerusalem rejoiced

for all the future hopes they had

at last were being voiced.

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The King had ridden into town;

a donkey was His ride.

They laid their clothes before Him and

"Hosanna!" they all cried.

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To make His travel smoother, they

put palms along His way.

To them, these branches symbolized

a victory that day.

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They hoped that He would free them from

the Romans' rule for good.

It's true, He came to free them, but

they all misunderstood.

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They had it wrong when He once asked

"Who do you say I am?"

They all were thinking lion when

He came to be a lamb.

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When He was crucified, then rose,

there was no gleeful throng.

They thought their hopes were ended, and

Thank God that they were wrong.

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The King for which they paved the way

with branches where He trod

had paved the way for all our souls

to reconcile with God.

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We just began to have a chance

to enter Heaven's gate.

The King has paved the way for us,

so let us celebrate.

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By Steven Chapin

January 7, 2017

(See Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:28-38, John 12:12-16)

Amen Steven! A very nice writing. Happy Easter.

:)