Filled With Excitement is a vibrant Palm Sunday hymn that celebrates the joyful welcome given to Jesus during his entry into Jerusalem.
Hymns Based on Luke 19:38
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Luke 19:38
"As he was now getting near, at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen, saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest!”"
— Luke 19:38
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Kingship of Christ, Palm Sunday, Discipleship, Humility of Christ, Praise. Many worship songs connected to Luke 19:38 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Kingship of Christ
- Palm Sunday
- Discipleship
- Humility of Christ
- Praise
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
Hosanna! Hosanna!
Reflection Hymn
Lift High the Triumph Song Today
Closing Hymn
Filled With Excitement
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Hosanna! Hosanna!
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Scripture Reading Luke 19:38
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Sermon Kingship of Christ
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Reflection Hymn Lift High the Triumph Song Today
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Closing Hymn Filled With Excitement
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Hosanna! Hosanna! is a contemporary Palm Sunday song that places the congregation inside the tension of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem: the arriving king is welcomed with public praise, yet his kingship is expressed through humility rather than conventional displays of power.
“Lift High the Triumph Song Today” is a Palm Sunday hymn that refuses to isolate the triumphal entry from the Passion that follows.