As we commemorate Palm Sunday, remembering the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, we explore the idea of why he was welcomed as a king. Israel has many kings who ruled over the people, some who were righteous and others who were not. Many empires even dominated and conquered the people, practicing total control over their lives. The people did not need more power held over them, but looked to Jesus anyway in the manner in which he conducted himself. How does the attitude of Jesus make him a ruler who can be trusted and honored, versus the attitudes we see from others?