Palm Sunday: The King Has Come
To see Jesus for who He really is, we must recognize that God owes us nothing, that He loves us more than we can imagine, and that in all things we are to cultivate gratefulness and submit to Him.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
- What stood out to you in this message?
- What has been your perception of the “Triumphal Entry” of Jesus into Jerusalem in the past and how has this message altered your view?
- If every element of this passage declares the Messiahship of Jesus, when did the week take such a dramatic turn?
- We talked a lot about failed expectations being at the root of the events later in the week. Why is it risky to hold expectations of Jesus that are out of alignment with His Word?
- Often, we are unaware that we have expectations of Jesus until He “fails to meet them.” Have you ever struggled with unmet expectations in your relationship with the Lord?
- Which of the four applications points from this week’s message impacted you the most? Why?
- What will you do this week to prepare your heart and mind for Good Friday and Easter Sunday?
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Christ in the Passover
David Brickner, Jews for Jesus