MEETING AGENDA:
- OPENING PRAYER – Ask one person to Open the meeting in prayer.
- DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONS – Ask everyone the Development Questions.
- ATTENDANCE – Take attendance through the SG Attendance System.
- TODAY’S LESSON – Go over this week’s SG lesson.
- CLOSING PRAYER – Ask for prayer requests and pray.
Development Questions
Question #1
Who would like to share a highlight, praise report, or testimony from this week?
Question #2
What did you learn from this week’s sermon?
Question #3
What was your most important accomplishment this week?
This Week's Passage:
Matthew 21:1-11 (NIV)
1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away." 4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: 5 "Say to Daughter Zion, 'See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.' " 6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Hosanna in the highest heaven!" 10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, "Who is this?" 11 The crowds answered, "This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee."
1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away." 4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: 5 "Say to Daughter Zion, 'See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.' " 6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Hosanna in the highest heaven!" 10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, "Who is this?" 11 The crowds answered, "This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee."
Connection Question:
What would it look like in your life today if you truly welcomed Jesus as King the way the crowd did on Palm Sunday?
Truth #1:
JESUS IS THE FULFILLED MESSIAH WHO COMES IN GOD’S TIMING
Discussion Points:
- Jesus’ instructions to the disciples demonstrate intentional fulfillment of prophecy (Matthew 21:2–3; Zechariah 9:9).
- Fulfillment of prophecy reveals God’s faithfulness across generations (Matthew 21:4; Numbers 23:19).
- God’s timing is perfect even when we do not understand it (Matthew 21:1; Galatians 4:4).
Growth Question:
Where do you struggle to trust God’s timing?
Truth #2:
TRUE DISCIPLESHIP MEANS OBEDIENCE TO JESUS’ COMMANDS
Discussion Points:
- The disciples obeyed immediately, even without knowing the full plan (Matthew 21:6; John 14:15).
- Following Jesus often involves simple, practical acts of faithfulness (Matthew 21:6–7; Luke 16:10).
- Obedience prepares the way for Jesus to be revealed to others (Matthew 21:7; Ephesians 2:10).
- Our obedience is part of our worship (Matthew 21:7; Romans 12:1).
Growth Question:
What “small” steps of obedience might God be asking of you?
Truth #3:
JESUS DESERVES AND DEMANDS OUR WORSHIP AS KING
Discussion Points:
- Their shouts of “Hosanna” recognized Jesus as the saving King (Matthew 21:9; Psalm 118:25–26).
- Worship means acknowledging who Jesus truly is, not who we want Him to be (Matthew 21:10–11; John 4:23–24).
- Some recognized Jesus correctly while others were confused—worship requires revelation (Matthew 21:10–11; Matthew 16:15–17).
Growth Question:
Where in your life do you find it hardest to worship Jesus as King?
GO THEREFORE QUESTION:
As Jesus enters the “Jerusalem” of your life today, how will you respond—confusion, hesitation, or worship?
PRAYER:
Question #1
Who are you praying for
to be saved?
to be saved?
Question #2
Who can you invite to Church and/or to Small Group?
Question #3
What are your prayer requests?
