Yesterday was Palm Sunday. In 1993, Howard W. Hunter spoke about that event in conference. He reminded us that nearly two thousand years ago, "riding on a young donkey, in fulfillment of Zechariah’s ancient prophecy, the Saviour approached the temple on a path that the jubilant crowd lined for him with palm leaves, flowering branches, and some of their own garments, thus carpeting the way properly for the passing of a king. He was their king...At this sacred season of the year, filled with the promise of renewing life, may we be more devoted and disciplined followers of Christ. May we cherish him in our thoughts and speak his name with love. May we kneel before him with meekness and mercy. May we bless and serve others..."
Monday, April 10, 2006
words of a prophet
Yesterday was Palm Sunday. In 1993, Howard W. Hunter spoke about that event in conference. He reminded us that nearly two thousand years ago, "riding on a young donkey, in fulfillment of Zechariah’s ancient prophecy, the Saviour approached the temple on a path that the jubilant crowd lined for him with palm leaves, flowering branches, and some of their own garments, thus carpeting the way properly for the passing of a king. He was their king...At this sacred season of the year, filled with the promise of renewing life, may we be more devoted and disciplined followers of Christ. May we cherish him in our thoughts and speak his name with love. May we kneel before him with meekness and mercy. May we bless and serve others..."
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