“Hosanna! ” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” Mark‬ ‭11:9‬  The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem as humble King, on a donkey (Zechariah 9:9) which symbolizes arrival in peace. The word Hosanna is a declaration of praise, similar to hallelujah,  a plea for salvation.  Jesus was the very personification of deliverance, Eternal salvation, and God’s gift…

*Hear me as I pray, O Lord. Be merciful and answer me! – Ps. 27:7* A Psalm of David – An Exuberant Declaration of faith. Mercy is the hope of sinners and the refuge of saints. God, however, is merciful to even the worst offenders, sinners, and law-breakers.  Our God is Gracious. He answers our prayers in distress, even when we are…

*“I…will treat you better than at first …I am  the Lord.” Ezekiel 36:11.* This prophecy is concerning the desolations of the land of Israel. God will restore Israel so that all of the nations of the world will “know that I am the Lord.” When God, restores _He_ does not take you back to the former way of life. Instead, God’s restoration…