LentYear A

Palm Sunday

Sunday, April 5, 2026

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First Reading

Isaiah 50:4-9a

60 illustrations

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UniversalClassic

anchors us in God’s character: He speaks, acts, and calls us to faithful response.

Arminian/WesleyanPastoral

In Isaiah 50:4-9a, God’s love meets you before you’re ready—and strengthens you to say yes.

PentecostalEdgy

exposes our control; the Spirit refuses to be managed—today, not someday.

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Black Church (edgy)

Isaiah 50:4-9a refuses respectability—God isn’t impressed by polish, He’s moved by justice—today, not someday.

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Roman Catholic (edgy)

Isaiah 50:4-9a exposes performative religion—devotion without charity is spiritual theater—today, not someday.

Isaiah 50:4-9aRoman CatholicServant LeadershipProphetic Voice

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Reformed (pastoral)

Isaiah 50:4-9a comforts the weary: grace holds you when your grip is weak—today, not someday.

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Dispensational (classic)

Isaiah 50:4-9a frames history under God’s plan—promises unfold and Christ will return as King—today, not someday.

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Pentecostal (classic)

In Isaiah 50:4-9a, the Spirit turns ordinary people into bold messengers of Jesus—today, not someday.

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Eastern Orthodox (edgy)

Isaiah 50:4-9a refuses shallow life; holiness is deep healing—today, not someday.

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Arminian/Wesleyan (classic)

Isaiah 50:4-9a joins personal faith with practical holiness that touches neighbor and society—today, not someday.

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Traditional (pastoral)

Isaiah 50:4-9a assures us: God is not confused by our weakness; He supplies grace for the journey.

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Charismatic (classic)

In Isaiah 50:4-9a, the Spirit equips the whole body, not just leaders, for ministry—today, not someday.

Isaiah 50:4-9aCharismaticServant LeadershipProphetic Voice

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Baptist (classic)

Isaiah 50:4-9a calls for personal faith—repent, believe, and follow Jesus with a clear conscience—today, not someday.

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Lutheran (classic)

Isaiah 50:4-9a shows that freedom is received by faith, not achieved by effort—today, not someday.

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Missional (edgy)

Isaiah 50:4-9a confronts consumer Christianity—if you’re not being sent, you’re being sold—today, not someday.

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Pentecostal (pastoral)

In Isaiah 50:4-9a, the Spirit comforts, heals, and guides with real help for real people.

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Traditional (classic)

Isaiah 50:4-9a reminds the Church: God’s Word forms God’s people through worship, holiness, and mission.

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Anglican (edgy)

If Isaiah 50:4-9a feels too concrete, remember: God uses means, not vibes—today, not someday.

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Lutheran (pastoral)

Isaiah 50:4-9a offers rest: you are loved before you are improved—today, not someday.

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Progressive/Social Justice (edgy)

If Isaiah 50:4-9a threatens your “normal,” ask who your normal has been hurting—today, not someday.

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Missional (classic)

In Isaiah 50:4-9a, the Church is not a clubhouse but a sent people, embodying the kingdom.

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Anglican (classic)

Isaiah 50:4-9a invites ordered love—right worship that spills into right living—today, not someday.

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Baptist (pastoral)

In Isaiah 50:4-9a, grace isn’t abstract—it’s God drawing you to trust Him today—today, not someday.

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Roman Catholic (pastoral)

In Isaiah 50:4-9a, God’s mercy is not a moment; it is a life we learn through prayer and love.

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Arminian/Wesleyan (pastoral)

In Isaiah 50:4-9a, God’s love meets you before you’re ready—and strengthens you to say yes.

Isaiah 50:4-9aArminian/WesleyanServant LeadershipProphetic Voice

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Lutheran (edgy)

Isaiah 50:4-9a calls our “goodness” what it is without Christ: insufficient—today, not someday.

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Isaiah 50:4-9a — Black Church (pastoral)

In Isaiah 50:4-9a, we remember: trouble can’t cancel God’s promises—today, not someday.

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Palm Sunday

Isaiah 50:4-9a

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Black Church (edgy)

Other readings this Sunday

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Roman Catholic (edgy)

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Reformed (pastoral)

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Dispensational (classic)

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Pentecostal (classic)

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Eastern Orthodox (edgy)

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Arminian/Wesleyan (classic)

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Traditional (pastoral)

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Charismatic (classic)

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Baptist (classic)

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Lutheran (classic)

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Missional (edgy)

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Pentecostal (pastoral)

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Traditional (classic)

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Anglican (edgy)

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Lutheran (pastoral)

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Progressive/Social Justice (edgy)

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Missional (classic)

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Anglican (classic)

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Baptist (pastoral)

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Roman Catholic (pastoral)

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Arminian/Wesleyan (pastoral)

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Lutheran (edgy)

Isaiah 50:4-9a — Black Church (pastoral)