Matthew 21:1-11 - The Triumphal Entry

Matthew 21:1-11 - The Triumphal Entry

1. Why do many Christians cheer like crazy at sporting events on Saturday and sheepishly sing praise songs to the Lord the next morning?

2. Through what village were Jesus and His disciples passing? (21:1)

3. Jesus sent two of His disciples to find and return with what? Why? (21:2-3)

4. Why was this incident significant? (21:4-5)

5. What did the gathered crowd place on the road? Why? (21:8)

6. How did this "parade" affect those living in Jerusalem? (21:10)

7. What did the crowd accompanying Jesus say about Him to those in the city? (21:11)

8. If you had lived in Jerusalem during that time, do you think you would have been a follower of Christ or one of the people who looked skeptically at all His activities?

9. In what ways do we simplistically "cheer" Jesus?

10. How would you answer if a friend asked, "Who is Jesus?"

11. How should worship play a role in your daily life?

12. What special gift (time, money, possessions, effort, etc.) of worship can you present to Jesus today?

13. What does the Lord "need" from you (see Matthew 21:3) today to accomplish His plan in your life?