GateWay Bible Church
Palm Sunday reminds us that Jesus did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.
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Jesus Arrives Gently (Matthew 20:17 -20)
Scene 1 – Jesus Predicts His Death (Matt 20:17-19)
Matthew 20:17-19 NIV
A. Jesus’ knowledge of EVENTS does not spare Him from EVENTS.
B. Announcing our PLANS commits us to our PLANS.
Scene 2 – A Mother Promotes Her Sons (Matt 20:20-28)
Matthew 20:20-28 NIV
A. Greatness is gained through GIVING, not GETTING.
B. Significance comes through SERVING not SELFISHNESS.
Scene 3 – Two Blind Men Receive Sight (Matt 20:29-34)
Matthew 20:29-34 NIV
A. Help is at HAND, what can Jesus HELP you with?
B. Seeing Jesus LEADS to LISTENING to Jesus.
Scene 4 – Jesus Enters Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11)
Matthew 21:1-11 NIV
A. PUBLIC opinion is not as important as PRIVATE opinion.
B. Is Jesus seen as a THREAT or a TREASURE?
Life Group Ice Breaker
1. What is something positive for you that has come from the Shelter in Place order?
Discussion Questions:
2. Regarding this sermon, is there any truth that stands out as being particularly helpful, insightful or difficult to grasp?
3. Have you ever announced a plan to someone else, which later helped hold you accountable to your plan? Explain.
4. From today’s teaching, what things have you discovered about our faith that are counter-cultural?
5. Theologians often refer to Palm Sunday as “Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.” What does this expression signify?
Application Questions & Prayer
6. What leadership principles from this sermon are applicable to how we are to respond to the coronavirus threat?
7. In what ways are front-line essential workers like Jesus? How are you using this Shelter in Place order to be Jesus to others?
8. Pray for opportunities to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus to neighbors, family and friends.