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Jesus’ Triumphal Entry

Bible Passage: Matthew 21; Mark 11; Luke 19; John 12

Kids Church: October 4, 2020

Volume 9: Jesus the Savior. Unit 26: To the Cross. Session 1 of 5

Leading Parent, please read below for an overview of today's lesson (drop down) ----->>

Jesus' Triumphal Entry

Leading into the last week of Jesus’ ministry before His death and resurrection, Jesus entered Jerusalem as the King of kings. Many of God’s people traveled to Jerusalem for Passover. Jesus and His disciples traveled to Jerusalem as well. Near Bethphage (BETH fayj) and Bethany near the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples ahead into a village.

Jesus told them, “You will find a young donkey tied there. No one has ever sat on it. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone says to you ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it.’” Jesus would fulfill Zechariah’s prophecy: “Look, your King is coming to you … humble and riding on a donkey” (Zech. 9:9).

Jesus made a spectacular entrance into the city. He rode a donkey, and people laid branches and their robes on the ground in front of Him. The people welcoming Jesus into Jerusalem believed He was the promised Messiah, but they expected Him to overthrow Roman oppression and set up an earthly throne. Jesus sent a different message.

The next day, Jesus entered the temple and turned over the tables of the money changers and those selling doves. Jesus referred to Isaiah 56:7, declaring that His kingship would not just be over the Jews but over all people. While Jesus was in the temple, He healed the blind and the lame. Jesus’ actions declared, “I am not just your King; I am also your God.” (See Isa. 35:4-6.)

Finally, the priests and the scribes heard the children in the temple worshiping Jesus as their King. “Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. Jesus replied, quoting Psalm 8:2. Jesus gladly received their praise because He was worthy of their praise. Jesus is the Son of God who came to overthrow sin and set up an eternal throne. Help kids connect the dots between God’s promises of a Messiah and Jesus’ coming. Help them understand why Jesus came: to save the world from sin!

Christ Connection: During Jesus’ triumphal entry, the people welcomed Him as King. Jesus was the Messiah spoken about by the prophet Zechariah: “Look, your King is coming to you; he is righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey” (Zechariah 9:9). One day, Jesus will return to earth on a white horse as King over everything.

Opening Prayer for Kids Church Worship

Dad (or Mom) lead your family

Praise God for His attributes: holiness, greatness, grace, mercy, etc.
Thank God for His goodness, provision, etc.
Ask God for His Holy Spirit to prepare our hearts, minds, and spirits to worship God and learn the lesson He has for us today.
God, thank You that out of Your love for us, You provided Your Son as the Messiah, the One who saves us from our sins. Thank You for being the eternal King who will reign over all. May we welcome You as King in every part of our lives. We love You, Lord. Amen.

You may ask all the kids to take turn to pray as well.

Pledges - recite out loud together

Right hand to your heart

Bible raised high in the air

Praise & Worship singing to God together

Leader - Ask the Big Picture Question

Everyone reply with the Big Picture Answer

Everyone memorize the Scripture verses CSB version

NIV

Leader: God the Son left His place at the right hand of God in heaven to come to earth to live as a man and fulfill God’s plan to save His people. In our story today, we saw one of the many ways Jesus the King obeyed God by entering Jerusalem one final time. Let's all sing “He Humbled Himself (Philippians 2:8).”

Everyone sing the Scripture song CSB version

Everyone open your Bible and read aloud Revelation 5:12

Jesus is the promised Messiah who came to save sinners. What did Jesus do to save us? Jesus lived a sinless life, died on the cross, and rose from the dead. He is worthy of all praise! Let’s sing together “Jesus Saves.”

Praise & Prayer Time

Share praises from this past week of what you see God's been doing in your lives.
Confess and repent of our sins. Pray to God for His holiness and purity in our lives.
Ask God to forgive us, and ask the Holy Spirit to help to control us.
Share prayer requests with each other. Pray for each other.
Thank God for school starting!
Ask God to give wisdom for parents, school teachers and kids for virtual learning to manage time, technology, and meals for this semester.
Ask God for protection for those back to school and work physically from the COVID-19 virus.
Let's pray for the quick and complete healing of our President and Mrs. Trump from the COVID-19 infection.

Bible Lesson Time

Leader - Read the main story point below

Watch the Bible Story video

Apply the Bible Lesson

LEADER SAY • In our Bible story today, people welcomed Jesus to Jerusalem as their King. Just days later, Jesus would be arrested, tried, and crucified. All this was because of the Father’s great love for us and Jesus’ obedience “to the point of death—even to death on a cross.”

Distribute Bibles. Guide your children to open their Bibles to Matthew 21 and Luke 19. Explain that the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry is found in all four Gospels. Ask kids to name the four Gospels. (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) Remind them that the Gospels tell of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. Choose volunteers to read aloud.

Choose a volunteer to read aloud Matthew 21:9 and Luke 19:38.

LEADER SAY • All four of the accounts of the triumphal entry bring different details to the story. Because our Bible story today, as well as many others, are recorded in many of the Gospels, we can have a deeper insight into Jesus’ life and ministry.

Ask the following questions. Lead your family to discuss:

(Take your time to ask, ponder and answer the following questions)

1. Why do you think the people welcomed Jesus as King? (drop down for answer) ----->>

Help kids recognize that the people knew the prophecies and believed Jesus was the Messiah who was promised long ago.

(Option: Choose a volunteer to read Ps. 118:26.)

2. What type of Messiah were the Jewish people expecting? (drop down for answer) ----->>

Help kids recognize that many were expecting the Messiah to be the conqueror of the Roman Empire, but God had another plan—a plan to save people from sin.

(Option: Choose a volunteer to read Isa. 55:9.)

3. What are some things you can trust God with in your life, knowing that His plans are best? (drop down for answer) ----->>

Help kids recognize that God is trustworthy and that we can trust Him in all areas of our life.

(Option: Choose a volunteer to read Prov. 3:5-6.)

Sing the Response Songs below

Missionary Moments

Closing Prayer - Leader

Praise and thanksgiving to God that His Son was born to save and redeem us.
Protection from the COVID-19.
Productive at home this week.
For others who are sick or lost of job.
Wisdom for government officials and President Trump and VP Pence.
Wisdom for Governor Greg Abbott of Texas.
Wisdom for church leaders about ministering online, and reopening of church gatherings.

Bonus! Jesus' Triumphal Entry Video Moments. Enjoy!!

Enjoy 3 videos. 1) Everyone, 2) Preschoolers, 3) Elementary and above.

Enjoy a full motion picture for the whole family!

"The Story of Jesus for Children" provides a solution to the challenge of teaching children the truth about God and His Son, Jesus. This film uses 40 minutes of the original "JESUS" film (1979), most watched film of all time in history and integrates into the drama, 22 minutes of new footage involving six children who might have lived during the time of Christ. Told from a child's point of view, this film provides an overview of Christ's life and ministry.

Children enjoy this captivating retelling of the true story of Jesus from a child's perspective. If you want to reach a child with the message of Jesus in a compelling, understandable, and exciting way, "The Story of Jesus for Children" is the tool you've been looking for!

To download this movie for free in English and other languages, go to www.jesusfilmmedia.org.

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