Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Book of REvelation

Revelation 7: Meaning of the Multitude

After so many disturbing images from the breaking of the seals, John was now swept up in a rapturous time of praise and thanksgiving, as the mighty multitude, the elders, all the angels, and the four living creatures exalted God, singing,

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Gospel of John

Gospel of John: Three Prophecies Fulfilled

As soon as the pilgrims streaming into Jerusalem from Bethany saw Jesus on the colt, they began to throw down their cloaks, cut palm branches and sing Hosanna--on purpose! They knew what they were doing.

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Easter, Gospel of Mark

Triumphal Entry

When Jesus was born, it was only about thirty years after the Romans had taken over Israel once again. So, there were plenty of people left who remembered what it had been like to have their own king, their own government, and freedom to live as their own people.