1st Decemeber 2024 - Matthew 21:1-11

November 28, 2024

How does God reveal His story to us?

God reveals His story to us through

. He communicates His plan and purpose through prophecies,

, teachings and His actions.

Where are the people in this story going? Why?

The people in this story are going to

because they are preparing for the

festival. It is a time of celebration and remembrance of God’s deliverance of the Israelites from

What do we learn from the disciples being sent to collect a donkey and from the fulfillment of the prophet’s words?

We learn that Jesus fulfills

. The prophecy fulfilled is from Zechariah 9:9, showing that Jesus is the promised

Why are the crowds cheering for Jesus?

The crowds are cheering for Jesus because they believe He is the Messiah , the King who will deliver them from Roman rule and restore

. They shout “

,” a cry of praise and hope for salvation.

What’s the plot twist? (How are their expectations misplaced?)

The plot twist is that the people expect Jesus to be a political or military King who will overthrow the Romans. However, Jesus is a

king who comes to bring peace and salvation, not through force but through

So what? Why do we need a King?

We need a King who will

us. Jesus is the King who comes in

, not with military force but with love and peace to guide us.

Cliff-hanger… How will you respond?

How will you respond to Jesus, the gentle King? Will you: