The Gospel Project at Home: Jesus’s Triumphal Entry
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Read all or parts of Matthew 21:1-9; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19 from your Bible or watch the Bible story video.
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Talk About Scripture
As Jesus came into Jerusalem, the people greeted Him with cheers and celebration. The people had heard about the great miracles of Jesus, and now they were excited to see Him with their own eyes. The people displayed their worship of Jesus by laying palm branches and clothes on the road as Jesus rode into the city on a donkey.
The people shouted “Hosanna.” Do you know what that word means? It means “Save us!” The people were shouting “Hosanna” because they believed Jesus was coming to be their king and to rule over them with goodness and mercy. They were probably expecting Him to be an earthly king—the kind who marries a queen and sits on a throne—but Jesus is the King of kings. He is the King who came to save all who believe in Him!
John 3:16 says, “For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” This was the reason why Jesus came—to bring salvation and eternal life for anyone who believes in Him. Jesus is the King who has come to save!
Jesus is the Messiah God promised. Days after Jesus entered Jerusalem, He died on the cross and rose again to rescue people from sin. One day, Jesus will come back as King over everything, and everyone who trusts in Him will be with Him forever.
Pray: Jesus, You are the King who came to save! Help us follow You and obey You as King. We wait with excitement for the day when You will return to rule over everything forever and ever! Amen.
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Family Prayer
Mornings: Begin each day with a prayer of praise! Like the people in this week’s story, say “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna!” What are some ways you can honor Jesus as King today?
Evenings: Ask God for His peace to rule over any difficult situation your family is facing. How was Jesus so calm when He knew this would be His final week? How can we have confidence and peace through knowing Him as King?
Family Activities
For Fun: Gather some rocks from around your home or a local park. Use acrylic paints to decorate the rocks with words of praise or the word Hosanna. Place these rocks outside your home or around your neighborhood or community. Remind your kids that Jesus told the chief priests and the scribes that if the people did not praise Him then the rocks would cry out and praise Him. Talk as a family about how these rocks can remind us to worship Jesus as King.
To Serve: When Jesus rode into Jerusalem, some of the people threw pieces of their clothing on the ground in front of Him, which was a way to worship Him as King. Donate unused coats or clothes to individuals or organizations who have need. Consider starting a collection with others in your church to provide winter coats for those in need. This can also be a way to worship Jesus as King!