Jesus' Triumphal Entry (Discussion Questions)

Read Matt 21: 1-11; Mark 11: 1-11; Luke 19:29-44; John 12:12-19

• Discuss the story of Jesus' ride from Bethany to Jerusalem.
• Why did Jesus do this? (fulfillment of prophecy)
• Who prophesied he'd arrive on a colt? (Zech 9:9)
• What did the people do when they saw Jesus coming down the road?
• Why are the people rejoicing?
• What are they singing?
• How does it compare with what the angels sang at Jesus' birth?
• What did the people do as Jesus passed by?
• Why is this day called "Palm Sunday"?