Here Comes the King Matthew 21:1-17 Charlie Painter, Executive Director In this week’s passage, Jesus makes His “Triumphal Entry” into Jerusalem, and word quickly spreads. His first order of business is setting things straight in the temple. I – Preparation for the_____________________________. (1-6) II – ____________________ takes notice. (7-11) III – Now it’s time to__________________________. (12-17) Today’s ‘Take-Aways.’ Ask Yourself… 1. “Do I _________, even when it doesn’t make sense?” 2. “When God moves, do I ___________________________ it?” 3. “In our homes and church, where do we need to _______________________?” This week’s Life Group Questions are on the back of this sheet → NEXT WEEK: Talk is Cheap, Fruit Isn’t! Matthew 21:18-32 Charlie preaches from the English Standard Version Bible (ESV) ©2001 LIFE GROUP QUESTIONS… ‘Getting to know you…’ Have you ever been away from home for a long time? What was it like coming back? What had changed? Read Matthew 21:1-17 (Questions based on the English Standard Version© (ESV) Bible, 2001) As you prepare for this week’s Life Group, 1-Carefully consider what this passage is saying (observation); 2Ask, ‘who, what, when, where, why & how?’ (interpretation); 3-Consider what it means for us now (application). Questions… 1. Read verses 1-6. How do you think the disciples felt taking a stranger’s donkey, before receiving permission? Share of a time God asked you to do something that seemed strange and uncomfortable. 2. Read verses 7-11. How do you think Jesus felt during this “Triumphal Entry”? Why was the crowd so excited for His entry? Have you ever been a part of something “bigger than yourself”? 3. Read verses 12-17. Why do you think Jesus had such a strong reaction to the sinners in the temple in contrast to His usual interactions with sinners? Is there anything we are allowing to creep into our sacred places like our homes and churches? GROW… Before any real change happens in Our Worlds, we need to make sure our “houses” are in order. What is something you can do this week to make your house, family, church, or sabbath a more sacred thing? Is there anything worldly or sinful that needs to be removed? GO… It’s easy to celebrate Jesus when everyone around is, but it’s different when those around us are hostile towards Jesus. How can we be “Empowered” to celebrate Jesus to Our Worlds, when they may not like the message? Pray for each other as you go to Your Worlds this week.

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