Easter 2018: Palm Sunday

John 12:12–19

What are some modern cultural perceptions of Jesus? God? The church? Spirituality?

People were celebrating Jesus without really knowing why. If you had to describe what there is to celebrate about Jesus, what would you say?

What were the people of Israel looking for in a Messiah? How did this prevent many of them from placing faith in Jesus?

What do people in our culture look for in a Messiah? How does this prevent many of us from placing faith in Jesus?

Share some times when you have wanted Jesus to be a conqueror over your circumstances. Is that why he came? Explain.

Jesus revealed that He was a King, but a different kind from what the people wanted. Are there areas in your life where you need to accept Jesus' rule? Share at least one of those areas with our group.

Verses 17–18 suggest that it was because of the testimony of those who witnessed the raising of Lazarus from the dead that such a huge crowd came to celebrate Jesus during His entry into Jerusalem. What does this mean to us today as followers of Jesus?

What is your testimony of Christ? Why is sharing of our stories so important?

What would happen if we stopped testifying?

Where do you see yourself in this story? What is an applicable takeaway for you, personally?

Next Steps:

How does an understanding of this Triumphal Entry event change who you are or how you live today?

Celebrating is a response to something. To live a life in celebration of Jesus, you must first recognize what it is you have to celebrate. Take the time to search and understand what it is you have to celebrate in Jesus.

You don't simply have the opportunity to celebrate Jesus; you have the obligation to celebrate him. It's our mission. This week, commit yourself to sharing with someone what Jesus has done in your life.

Don't forget...

Night of Worship: Good Friday, March 30th, 7pm at South Fork Campus
Childcare is provided for ages 6 weeks – Pre-K.

Easter Sunday: Sunday, April 1st. Who are you bringing to church with you? When/how are you going to invite them?