Palm Sunday – Devotional Drawing Page

This devotional drawing page is based on Matthew 21:1–11.

“The multitudes who went before him, and who followed kept shouting, ‘Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!’” (WEB)

What This Scene Shows

The illustration captures Jesus entering Jerusalem riding on a donkey while people lay down cloaks and wave palm branches. A child is joyfully lifting a palm branch, celebrating the King who came in humility.

Jesus did not enter the city on a war horse, but on a donkey — showing that His kingdom is one of peace, not force.

Devotional Reflection

Palm Sunday reminds us that Jesus is King — but not the kind of king people expected. Many wanted political freedom. Jesus came to bring freedom from sin.

The crowd shouted “Hosanna,” which means “Save us!” It was both praise and a cry for help.

Sometimes we praise God when things are good. But true faith also calls out to Him in need.

Are we welcoming Jesus into our lives with joy — or only when it suits us?

How to Use This Drawing Page

1. Read Matthew 21:1–11 together.
2. Notice the details in the picture — the donkey, the cloaks, the palm branch.
3. Draw the rest of the crowd welcoming Jesus.
4. Add the city gates of Jerusalem in the background.
5. Write the word “Hosanna” in bold letters across the top or around the page.

Discussion Questions

Why did Jesus ride a donkey instead of a horse? What does “Hosanna” mean? How can we welcome Jesus as King in our daily lives?

Perfect For

Palm Sunday church lessons, Easter preparation activities, Family devotion time, Sunday school classes, and Christian homeschool art study.

Product Details

Scripture: Matthew 21:1–11 (WEB) Theme: The Triumphal Entry Style: Clean black-and-white line art for colouring Format: Printable devotional drawing page

Encouragement

Jesus is a humble King. He enters not with force, but with gentleness. As you colour and draw, think about what it means to shout “Hosanna” with your whole heart — welcoming Christ not just with words, but with your life.