The journey begins on Palm Sunday when we rehearse Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem to deal with suffering, sin and death once and for all.  He enters as a king… but a king like any other.  He doesn’t ride the warhorse of the powerful Roman army.  He humbly mounts a donkey, which ancient kings rode in peace time.  He comes with power and authority, but uses all his kingly might in a way the world has never seen before or since.  He lays down his life for his people.