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Why do Christians shout 'Hosanna'?

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'Hosanna' means 'save us now', and Christians shout it to acknowledge Christ as the Savior who fulfills prophecy.

'Hosanna' is a cry that comes from a deep sense of need for salvation. When the crowds welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem, they were proclaiming Him as their King and expressing their hope for liberation from their oppressors. However, many were misunderstanding the nature of the salvation He offered, as they were looking for political freedom rather than spiritual redemption. For Christians today, this exclamation is a recognition of the reality that Jesus is the one who genuinely saves, not only from sin but also from the eternal judgment. It reminds believers to continually seek and rejoice in the salvation that only He can provide, rooted in the love of truth that is preached in the gospel.
Scripture References: John 12:13, Psalms 118:25-26

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The King Cometh
Paul Mahan · Jul 13, 1997
Joshua

Joshua

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