Passion for Praise: 'Hail to the King!'

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in God's name! Yes! The King of Israel!
— John 12:13 MSG

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Illustration of John 12:13 MESSAGE — Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in God's name! Yes! The King of Israel!

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Passion for Praise is a daily devotional consisting of a passage of Scripture that emphasizes praise to our God.

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