Blessed Is My King (Hosanna)

Behind This Song:
My Pastor was teaching through the gospels and the book of Matthew was coming up. I knew each gospel portrayed a different characteristic of Jesus. Jesus the man, the servant, the second person of the triune God, and finally the King. 

As I read through Matthew, I was struck by how odd we must seem glorifying this king whose crown was a crown of thorns. He was a servant, washing feet and eating with sinners and prostitues! He rode in on a donkey, not a valiant horse. He was hated by most His countrymen, and betrayed and denied by those who did believe in Him. He was killed as a criminal when all He did was come to save them!

Hosanna is an expression of praise, adoration or joy! 

Scripture: 
Matthew 21:9, Matthew 6:8-13

Recommendation:
Worship. Afterglow. Small group. Outreach (since it illustrates to nonbelievers who Jesus is). 

This would be ideal for a study through the gospels, specifically Matthew. 
Also if your Pastor is going through the sermon on the mount (Matthew 5-7).