Sermon Outline:
- God’s Sovereign use of all things to bring about His kingdom
- A white war horse or a peaceful humble donkey?
- The humble delight of being under the reign of Christ
- The Lord’s wrath is not like ours
Family Discussion Questions:
- What event brought Jesus to Jerusalem?
- How did Jesus choose to arrive in Jerusalem?
- What was Jesus announcing by his choice of “ride” into Jerusalem?
- How did Israel respond to Jesus’ arrival?
- What does “Hosanna” mean?
- What is the difference between the donkey and the white war horse of Revelation 19?
- What does the image of Christ on the donkey teach us about those who humbly come to him for help and forgiveness?
- What does it mean that salvation belongs to the Lord?
- What can we learn from the glad responses to Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem?
- What does it mean to delight in God?
- Considering that Christ publicly declared himself Lord with this action, how should the humility of Christ’s entry shape our own lives and attitudes toward others?