Palm Sunday is not just a celebration - it is a collision of expectations. As Jesus enters Jerusalem, the crowds cry “Hosanna,” a desperate plea meaning “save us." They are looking for a king who will overthrow Rome, but Jesus comes as a different kind of king - one who refuses to multiply evil to defeat evil. Instead of conquering through power, He confronts evil through humility, love, and ultimately the cross. This moment is both hopeful and dangerous, because the same expectations that fuel their praise will soon lead to disappointment. Palm Sunday invites us to examine what kind of salvation we are actually asking for - and whether we are ready to receive the kind of King that Jesus truly is.