The Gospel Project at Home: Palm Sunday
- Mar 25
- 3 min read
Read Scripture
Read all or parts of Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:29-44; or John 12:12-19 from your Bible or watch the Bible story video.
Preschool Bible Story Video
Elementary Bible Story Video
Talk About Scripture
Jesus came into Jerusalem with cheers and celebration! The people had heard the great miracles of Jesus, and they believed in His power. The people displayed their worship of Jesus by laying palm branches and clothing 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 sit on a throne and defeat their earthly enemies—but Jesus is the King of kings. He is the King who had come 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 true 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 cried because He wanted the people in Jerusalem to know that He is the Messiah so that they would be saved. God wants all people to turn away from their sin, trust in Jesus, and accept the free gift of salvation and eternal life.
Pray: Jesus, You are the King who has come 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.
Learn Scripture
Preschool Scripture Music Video
Elementary Scripture Music Video
Family Prayer
Mornings: Begin each day with a prayer of praise. Just like the people in the streets, say “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” 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 before He would die and rise again? How can we have confidence and peace through knowing Him as King?
Family Activities
For Fun: Choose some rocks from your yard or a nearby stream. Use acrylic paints to decorate the rocks with words of praise or the word Hosanna. Place the rocks in your yard or around the neighborhood. Jesus told the Pharisees 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 their cloaks 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 others. This can also be a way to worship Jesus as King!
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