“[The disciples] brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it, and he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road,...

“[Jesus said], ‘When I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.’” (John 12:32, NRSVue) We’re halfway through the...

“[Jesus] called the crowd with his disciples and said to them, ‘If any wish to come after me, let them deny themselves and take up their...