Tgp01v11k Unit32 Session3 Leaderguide Older

The Sunday before Easter is Palm Sundaythe day Jesus entered Jerusalem as the King of kings the week before Passover. Many of Gods 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 was going to fulfill a prophecy by the prophet Zechariah that said, Look, your King is coming to you, gentle, and mounted 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.

Jesus entered the temple and turned over the tables of the money changers and those selling doves. Read Isaiah 56:6-7. Jesus referred to Isaiah, 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. Check out the words of Isaiah 35:4-6. Jesus actions declared, I am not just your King; I am also your God.

Finally, the priests and the scribes heard the children worshiping Jesus as their King. Do You hear what these children are saying? they asked. Jesus replied, quoting Psalm 8:2: Have you never read: You have prepared praise from the mouths of children and nursing infants? Jesus gladly received their praise because He was worthy of their praise.

As we prepare for and celebrate Easter, help kids connect the dots between Gods promises of a Messiah and Jesus coming. Help them understand why Jesus came: to save the world from sin!

Leader BIBLE STUDY

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Older Kids Bible Study Leader GuideUnit 32 Session 3 2014 LifeWay 1

Session Title: The Triumphal EntryBible Passage: Matthew 21:1-17; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44;

John 12:12-19Big Picture Question: How did people act when they saw Jesus? People

welcomed Jesus to Jerusalem as their King.Key Passage: Romans 6:9Unit Christ Connection: Gods plan for redemption is fulfilled through

the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Small Group OpeningWelcome timeActivity page (5 minutes) Session starter (10 minutes)

Large Group LeaderCountdown Introduce the session (3 minutes) Timeline map (1 minute)Big picture question (1 minute) Tell the Bible story (10 minutes) The Gospel: Gods Plan for Me (optional) Key passage (5 minutes) Discussion starter video (5 minutes) Sing (3 minutes)Prayer (2 minutes)

Small Group LeaderKey passage activity (5 minutes) Bible story review & Bible skills (10 minutes)Activity choice (10 minutes) Journal and prayer (5 minutes) Additional suggestions for specific groups are available at gospelproject.com/kids/additional-resources.

For free online training on how to lead a group, visit ministrygrid.com/web/thegospelproject.

Older Kids BIBLE STUDY OVERVIEW

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The Triumphal EntryMatthew 21:1-17; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19

It was the time of year that the Israelites celebrated Passover. Many Israelites had traveled to Jerusalem to remember what God had done when He rescued His people from slavery in Egypt.

Jesus and His disciples traveled to Jerusalem, too. When they neared Bethphage (BETH fayj) and Bethany near the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of His disciples ahead into a village. As soon as you enter the 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 was going to fulfill a prophecy by the prophet Zechariah that said, Look, your King is coming to you, gentle, and mounted on a donkey.

The disciples did as Jesus asked. As they untied the donkey, its owners said to them, Why are you untying the donkey? The Lord needs it, they said. Then they brought the donkey to Jesus, threw their robes onto the donkey, and helped Jesus get on it. People were spreading their robes along the road, and others spread palm branches cut from the fields.

The whole crowd of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen. The King who comes in the name of the Lord is the blessed One. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heaven! Hosanna! The word hosanna means save now. The people knew Jesus was their promised King!

Some of the Pharisees, the religious teachers, told Jesus, Teacher, tell your disciples to be quiet! Jesus answered, If they did not praise Me, the rocks would praise Me!

Jesus went to the temple complex in Jerusalem and drove out everyone buying and selling in the temple. He quoted the prophet Isaiah and said, My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations. But you are making it into a den of thieves!

While Jesus was in the temple complex, people who were blind and people who were lame came to Him. The blind and lame were not allowed to worship in the temple. Jesus healed them.

The BIBLE STORY


The chief priests and scribes saw the miracles that Jesus performed and heard the children saying, Hosanna to the Son of David! or Our king is here! Our king is here! Even the kids knew Jesus was the promised King. The scribes and priests were angry and asked Jesus, Do you hear what these children are saying? They are saying you are a king!

Yes, Jesus replied. The Psalmist said: You have prepared praise from the mouths of children and nursing infants.

Jesus left them and went to the town of Bethany to spend the night.

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).

Want to discover Gods Word? Get Bible Express!Invite kids to check out todays devotional to discover more about why Jesus told Thomas Because you have seen Me, you have believed (John 20:29). Many of the people saw the miracles Jesus performed, but they crucified Him. Order in bulk, subscribe quarterly, or purchase individually. For more information, check out www.lifeway.com/devotionals.


Small Group OPENING

Welcome timeGreet each kid as he or she arrives. Use this time to collect the offering, fill out attendance sheets, and help new kids connect to your group.

As kids arrive, cheer for them with kazoos and noisemakers. Give each kid that enters a kazoo or other noisemaker and encourage kids to celebrate as their friends and visitors arrive.

Activity page (5 minutes)Invite kids to complete the Match the Palm Branches activity page. Say Todays Bible story took place the week before

Easterthe day Jesus rose from the dead. We call this day Palm Sunday because people cut down palm branches and placed them on the road before Jesus as He entered the city of Jerusalem. Putting palm branches on the ground was one way people showed respect for a King!

kazoos or other noisemakers

Match the Palm Branches activity page, 1 per kid

pencils






Session starter (10 minutes)Option 1: Minute challengeGive each kid a piece of paper and a pencil. Explain that they will have one minute to list as many items for the category you announce. After one minute, kids must put their pencils down and share their answers. Kids should cross off their lists any answers that other kids also listed.

Applaud the player with the most unique answers. Play again with a new category. (Sample categories: places to praise God, ways to praise God, reasons to praise God, times to praise God)Say As Jesus entered Jerusalem in todays Bible story,

people shouted praises to Him. Well find out in just a moment why they welcomed Jesus so extravagantly.

Option 2: Walk the red carpetThrow a Bible times celebrity fashion show. Roll out the red carpet (roll of red paper) and guide kids to dress in Bible times clothes (bathrobes, sheets, jewels, sandals) as their favorite person from the Bible.

Play music and direct kids to strut down the red carpet as the crowd cheers them on. After all the kids have walked through the crowd, discuss how people react to celebritiesnow and then. Say When we see a celebrity today, we usually roll out

a red carpet. We might take pictures or even ask for an autograph. In Jesus time, people rolled out the palm branches and robes! Well find out more in just a moment when we listen to our Bible story.

Transition to large group

PREPLOW

paper pencils timer

Bible times clothes and accessories

roll of red paper Look and See song

(optional)


CountdownShow the countdown video as your kids arrive, and set it to end as large group time begins.

Introduce the session (3 minutes)[Large Group Leader enters wearing Bible times clothes and carrying the bag of inventions. Leader is very excited to see the kids.]Leader Good morning, everybody! I was wondering

when youd get here. I have some great news! I have something extra special today. I hope this invention is just what you need. [Pull out the fan.] If you havent noticed, it can get very hot in the desert. I call this invention the palm branch spinning fan. [Gently spin the fan and luxuriate in the breeze.] That feels so much better! You can determine the amount of wind you need. For the low, low price of 10 shekels, its yours! No? [Toss the fan behind you.] You kids sure drive a hard bargain.

Timeline map (1 minute)Leader Lets take a look at our timeline map. We have

countdown video

leader attire large bag fan: pinwheel

with green palm branches taped to it

Timeline Map





Large Group LEADER


been studying about Jesus and His disciples traveling to Jerusalem for His final Passover. Jesus knew that He was heading to the cross, but another Scripture needed to be fulfilled first. Todays Bible story is called The Triumphal Entry.

Big picture question (1 minute)Leader Have you ever watched a parade? Our town

usually has a Christmas parade, and everyone lines up on the street to watch the floats and marching bands walk by. When Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey, He fulfilled what the prophet Zechariah had said about the Messiah. Our big picture question today is, How did people act when they saw Jesus?

Tell the Bible story (10 minutes)Open your Bible to Matthew 21:1-17; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; or John 12:12-19. Tell the Bible story in your own words, or show the Bible story video The Triumphal Entry.Leader The prophet Zechariah wrote that the Kingthe

Messiahwould enter Jerusalem on a donkey. Jesus fulfilled that prophecy when Jews from all over the Empire had come for Passover; many people witnessed Jesus coming as King! How did people act when they saw Jesus? Our answer is, People welcomed Jesus to Jerusalem as their King.

What was the crowd shouting when they saw Jesus? Youre right! The crowd shouted Hosanna! Do you remember what hosanna means? Yes! The people were calling on Jesus to save them. They thought Jesus was coming as a king to overthrow Rome. Jesus was coming to save them, but not in the way they thought. Well learn

The Triumphal Entry video

Bibles, 1 per kid Bible Story Picture

Slide or Poster Big Picture Question

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more about Jesus plan to redeem His people next week. Now, the next thing Jesus did was drive out the money

changers and people selling doves in the temple. While Jesus was in the temple complex, people who were blind and lame came to Jesus for healing. People with various diseases could not worship in the temple. Jesus showed that anyone could come to God for forgiveness.

When the children saw Jesus heal people, they sang praises to Jesus. The scribes and priests were upset. Why do you think they were so upset? Youre right! The kids were worshiping Jesus as the Messiah.

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). Even though for the past three years of His earthly ministry Jesus showed the people through His teaching and His miracles that He is the Messiah God promised to send, the religious leaders did not want to believe it. They were determined to kill Jesus. They didnt understand the reason Jesus came in the first place: to take the punishment for our sins by dying on the cross!

The Gospel: Gods Plan for Me (optional)Using Scripture and the guide provided, explain to boys and girls how to become a Christian. Tell kids how they can respond, and provide counselors to speak with each kid individually. Guide counselors to use open-ended questions to allow kids to determine the direction of the conversation.

Encourage boys and girls to ask their parents, small group leaders, or other adults any questions they may have about becoming a Christian.


Key passage (5 minutes)Leader Jesus died, but He didnt stay dead. Because Jesus

came back to life, He proved that sin and death have no power over Him. When we trust in Jesus as our Lord and Savior, sin and death no longer have any power over us either!

Invite kids to say the key passage with you twice, then sing Alive Forever.

Discussion starter video (5 minutes)Leader Have you ever met someone who is famous? Did

you ask that person for an autograph? Was the celebrity kind enough to talk with you, or was the celebrity too proud? Check out this video.

Show the Unit 32 Session 3 video.Leader Everywhere Jesus went, large crowds of people

followed Him. When He entered Jerusalem a week before Passover, the whole city turned out to welcome Him as King. Jesus didnt ride into Jerusalem on a majestic horse or in a generals chariot. Instead, He rode a young donkey. Jesus showed that He is King, but He is a different kind of king than what the people were expecting. Jesus came humbly to save people from sin.

Sing (3 minutes)Leader How did people act when they saw Jesus? People

welcomed Jesus to Jerusalem as their King. People shouted Hosanna! Only a week later, though, people shouted Crucify Him! They didnt understand why Jesus came to earth. Jesus came to earth to die on the cross and rise again so we can be forgiven of sin!

Invite kids to stand and sing Look and See.

Key Passage Slide or Poster

Alive Forever song

Unit 32 Session 3 discussion starter video

Look and See song


Prayer (2 minutes)Leader Im so glad you joined me for this Bible story

today. Before you go back to small groups, can anyone say the big picture question and answer? How did people act when they saw Jesus? People welcomed Jesus to Jerusalem as their King. Lets pray.

Dear God, thank You so much for sending Your Son, Jesus, to die on the cross to save us from our sins. Lord Jesus, even though all those people welcomed You as King, You knew that just a short week later, they would want to crucify You. Thank You for loving us so much that You suffered, died, and rose again to provide our salvation. We love You, Jesus! Amen.

Dismiss to small groups


The Gospel: Gods Plan for MeAsk kids if they have ever heard the word gospel. Clarify

that the word gospel means good news. It is the message about Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation. Use the following guide to share the gospel with kids.

God rules. Explain to kids that the Bible tells us God created everything, and He is in charge of everything. Invite a volunteer to read Genesis 1:1 from the Bible. Read Revelation 4:11 or Colossians 1:16-17 aloud and explain what these verses mean.

We sinned. Tell kids that since the time of Adam and Eve, everyone has chosen to disobey God. (Romans 3:23) The Bible calls this sin. Because God is holy, God cannot be around sin. Sin separates us from God and deserves Gods punishment of death. (Romans 6:23)

God provided. Choose a child to read John 3:16 aloud. Say that God sent His Son, Jesus, the perfect solution to our sin problem, to rescue us from the punishment we deserve. Its something we, as sinners, could never earn on our own. Jesus alone saves us. Read and explain Ephesians 2:8-9.

Jesus gives. Share with kids that Jesus lived a perfect life, died on the cross for our sins, and rose again. Because Jesus gave up His life for us, we can be welcomed into Gods family for eternity. This is the best gift ever! Read Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; or 1 Peter 3:18.

We respond. Tell kids that they can respond to Jesus. Read Romans 10:9-10,13. Review these aspects of our response: Believe in your heart that Jesus alone saves you through what Hes already done on the cross. Repent, turning from self and sin to Jesus. Tell God and others that your faith is in Jesus.

Offer to talk with any child who is interested in responding to Jesus.


Small Group LEADER

Key passage activity (5 minutes)Write the words of the key passage on index cards, one word per card. On the other side of the cards, write random words that would not fit in the key passage. If you have a large number of kids, prepare more than one set and invite kids to play in smaller groups.

Instruct kids to sit in a circle. Mix up the cards and drop the cards in the middle of the circle between the kids. When you say go, kids will collect the cards and place them in the correct order. Once kids reassemble the key passage, lead all the kids in the circle to say it together.Say It seems hard to believe that only a week after people

welcomed Jesus to Jerusalem as their King, they shouted for Him to be crucified. What the crowd meant for evil, God meant for good. (Acts 2:23) It was Gods plan for Jesus to die on the cross and be raised from the dead so that when we trust in Him, we can receive forgiveness of sins and eternal life. Our key passage makes it clear that Jesus died once to save us, and now He is alive forever. We have the hope of eternal life with Him too.

Key Passage Poster index cards markers






Bible story review & Bible skills (10 minutes)Open your Bible to Matthew 21:-17; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; or John 12:12-19. Retell the story of the triumphal entry as an eyewitness to Jesus arrival.

Briefly remind kids of the first Passover and Gods command for His people to keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread each year. (See Exodus 13.) Invite volunteers to read Zechariah 9:9 and Isaiah 53. Point out how the Passover celebration and messianic prophecies are just a few of the ways the Old Testament points to Jesus death and resurrection. Say How did people act when they saw Jesus? People

welcomed Jesus to Jerusalem as their King. Jesus wasnt the kind of king the people were expecting. Jesus didnt come to overthrow Rome. Jesus came to destroy sin and death once and for all. When we repent of our sins and trust in Him as Lord and Savior, we become a part of Gods kingdom, with Jesus as our eternal King.

If you choose to review with boys and girls how to become a Christian, explain that kids are welcome to speak with you or another teacher if they have questions.

God rules. God created and is in charge ofeverything. (Gen. 1:1; Rev. 4:11; Col. 1:16-17)

We sinned. Since Adam and Eve, everyone haschosen to disobey God. (Rom. 3:23; 6:23)

God provided. God sent His Son, Jesus, to rescueus from the punishment we deserve. (John 3:16;Eph. 2:8-9)

Jesus gives. Jesus lived a perfect life, died on thecross for our sins, and rose again so we can bewelcomed into Gods family. (Rom. 5:8; 2 Cor. 5:21;1 Pet. 3:18)

Bibles, 1 per kid Small Group Visual

Pack

Option: Retell or review the Bible story using the bolded text of the Bible story script.


We respond. Believe that Jesus alone savesyou. Repent. Tell God that your faith is in Jesus.(Rom. 10:9-10,13)

Activity choice (10 minutes)Option 1: StarstruckCall out names of famous movie stars, athletes, or noteworthy musicians. Prompt kids to demonstrate how they would act if the people mentioned walked into the room that very moment. Guide kids to discuss how they think people would act if Jesus entered the room. Say God sent Jesus to earth as a baby, and He grew up

to be a man. The Bible says Jesus is fully God and fully Man. He was tempted in every way that we are, but Jesus never sinned. Jesus spent about three years teaching people about Gods kingdom, performing miracles that proved He is Gods Son, and healing the sick and hurting. Then Jesus went to Jerusalem. How did people act when they saw Jesus? People welcomed Jesus to Jerusalem as their King. Jesus knew the people didnt really understand that, at this Passover, He would be the final Passover lamb sacrificed to take away sin once and for all.

Option 2: Recycle bandGather recyclable materials such as cereal boxes and paper towel rolls. Give kids these items and art supplies. Encourage the kids to create musical instruments.

Form bands of three or four kids. Allow time for bands to use their instruments to compose a praise song to God. Invite groups to share their songs with the class. Guide kids to nominate bands for categories such as most creative instruments and best musical performance.

PREPLOW

clean recyclable items such as cereal boxes, paper towel rolls, and so forth

art supplies


Say How did people act when they saw Jesus? People welcomed Jesus to Jerusalem as their King. The people worshiped Jesus by shouting Hosanna! In Lukes account of the triumphal entry, the disciples worshiped Jesus with loud voices. Today, we worshiped by singing to Him or playing our instruments. Jesus is worthy of worship!

Journal and prayer (5 minutes)Give each kid her journal page and a pencil. Invite kids to read one or more of the following psalms, and then copy or paraphrase that psalm on their journal pages to worship Jesus. Kids may also draw a picture of the disciples and the crowd worshiping Jesus with palm branches.

Psalm 84 Psalm 96 Psalm 100 Psalm 138 Psalm 150

Say How did people act when they saw Jesus? People welcomed Jesus to Jerusalem as their King. Jesus is the King whom God promised to send. Jesus came to die on the cross and rise again so we can be forgiven of our sins. When Jesus returns, He will set up His kingdom in the new heavens and new earth.

As time allows, lead kids to complete the activity page Donkey Tales. (Answers: The verses that refer to donkeys are Judges 15:15-16; Isaiah 1:3; Judges 10:4; Genesis 42:26-27; Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 21:1-7; Numbers 22:28-33. The rest of the verses refer to horses and should be crossed out.)

pencils journals Bibles Journal Page, 1 per

kid Donkey Tales

activity page, 1 per kid


Journal Page

EasterKey Passage:Romans 6:9

Session 1: Preparation for Passover Matthew 26:17-30; Mark 14:12-26; Luke 22:7-23

Session 2: The Last Supper John 1317

Session 3: The Triumphal Entry Matthew 21:1-17; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19

Session 4: Jesus Crucifixion and Resurrection Matthew 26:3628:10; John 18:120:18

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We know that Christ, having been raised from the dead, will

not die again. Death no longer rules

over Him. Romans 6:9

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Easter

Knowing that Christ being raised from the

dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him.

Romans 6:9

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Easter

We know that Christ, being raised from the

dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him.

Romans 6:9

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Easter

For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him.

Romans 6:9

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Knowing that Christ, having been raised

from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him.

Romans 6:9

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How did people act when they saw Jesus?

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How did people act when they saw Jesus?

People welcomed Jesus to Jerusalem as their King.

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EasterUnit 32 Session 3 Older Kids Activity Pages

Instructions:Look carefully at the palm branches the people placed on the ground before Jesus.

Can you find the matching pairs? Draw a line connecting each palm branch with its match.

EasterUnit 32 Session 3 Older Kids Activity Pages

Instructions:Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, just as the prophet Zechariah said. Look up each Scripture reference in your

Bible. Place an X over the Scripture references that refer to horses. Circle the Scripture references that refer to donkeys.

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Unit 32 Allergy Alert

Today we will be tasting/touching/sniffing:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please notify the leader if your child should not participate.

Instructions: Print this poster. You may laminate it and reuse it throughout the quarter. Use a dry erase marker to

fill in the necessary information. Display the poster where parents and kids can see it before class.

Leader BIBLE STUDYOlder Kids BIBLE STUDY OVERVIEWThe BIBLE STORYSmall Group OPENINGLarge Group LEADERSmall Group LEADERJournal PageKey Passage HCSBKey Passage KJVKey Passage ESVKey Passage NIVKey Passage NKJVKey Passage BackgroundBig Picture QuestionBig Picture BackgroundBible Story PictureMatch the Palm BranchesDonkey TalesAllergy AlertGod's Plan for Me

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