THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY

Luke 19:28-48

Key Verse: 19:38

“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

1. Read verse 28. What had Jesus been talking about? Why does Luke mention again that Jesus is going on ahead, up to Jerusalem?

2. Read verses 29-34. As Jesus drew near the suburbs of Jerusalem, what mission did he give two of his disciples? What problem did he foresee? How were they to deal with it? What does “the Lord needs it” tell us about Jesus?

3. Read as background Zechariah 9:9-10. Read verses 35-38. How did Jesus fulfill prophecy? What was the purpose of his entry into Jerusalem? Why was this the “triumphal entry”?

4. How did the crowds respond to Jesus when he entered Jerusalem in this way? Why were they so joyful? How is God glorified by Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and by his death? What was Jesus teaching about himself and his kingdom?

5. Read verses 39-44. Why did the Pharisees tell Jesus to rebuke his disciples? How did he respond? Why? Why did Jesus weep? Why would such tragedy come upon the city?

6. Read verses 45-48. Why did Jesus go to the temple instead of the palace?  What did he do and say in the temple? Why? How should God’s house be used?

7. How did the people respond to Jesus’ actions and words? How did the religious leaders respond to him? What does this show about Jesus?