Jesus’ Triumphal Entry
LESSON DATE & SCRIPTURE: APR 12 | Matthew 21:1–17; Mark 11:1–11; Luke 19:28–44; John 12:12–19
New city catechism question of the week:
Question #15:
Since no one can keep the law, what is its purpose?
Answer:
That we may know the holy nature of God and the sinful nature of our hearts, and our need for a Savior.
Memory Verse: Romans 10:9
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Talk about it together
Many of God’s people traveled to Jerusalem each year to celebrate Passover. When Jesus entered the city, he rode on a donkey. He came gently and humbly, yet he was very special. The people welcomed him with excitement. They waved palm branches and laid their coats on the ground before him. They praised Jesus and believed he was the promised Savior. They wanted him to be their King.
The people expected Jesus to be an earthly king who would fight battles and rescue them from Roman rule. Jesus did come to save, but not in the way they imagined. He came to defeat something far greater than earthly enemies. He came to defeat sin and death.
Jesus loved people so much that he entered the world to meet our greatest need. He took the punishment for our sins. His death satisfied God’s justice and gives new life to everyone who believes in him. One day, he will return as King over all, and we will be with him forever.
Family discussion
Why did the people travel to Jerusalem each year?
What animal did Jesus ride into Jerusalem?
What did the people want Jesus to be for them?
Family prayer
Lord, thank you for sending Jesus to meet our greatest need and forgive our sins. We look forward to the day he returns as King. Amen.