Message Notes
Look Back
How did you grow in the truth that God made you and saves you from sin by uniting you with Jesus? Did you thank Him and share your story with others?
Look Up
Read Luke 19:36-40
- What specifically were Jesus’ disciples praising God for in Luke 19:37, and why?
- What did the disciples declare in Luke 18:38? What keywords did they use that prompted the Jewish religious leaders (Pharisees) to react the way they did?
Read Mark 11:7-10 and Psalm 72:17-19
- How is Mark’s account different from and similar to Luke’s? What stands out about the actions and words of the crowd as they celebrated Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem?
- What did the expression “Hosanna” mean to the Jewish crowd - why is this significant?
- What did the people mean when they mentioned the “coming kingdom of our father David”? How does this compare with David’s description of God’s kingdom in Psalm 72?
Read 1 Corinthians 15:1-9 and Romans 10:9-11
- In these passages, Paul talks about what is needed to be “saved”. How is his description different from what the crowds were expecting when Jesus entered Jerusalem?
- Why does Paul give multiple examples of Jesus’ appearances? How does this help you “hold fast” and trust in the promises of Jesus when you face challenges?
Overall (Discovery Bible Study)
- What do these scriptures say about God?
- What do they say about people?
- How will I apply this to my life?
Look Ahead
Are you open to considering the promise of salvation in Jesus? If so, will you take a step of faith and either declare your faith through baptism or invite someone to join you for Easter service?
Notes
Faith and reason can be viewed as two wings of the same bird. Jesus’ claims and promises were not His alone but were based on the Scripture writings of David and other prophets. Paul encouraged his readers to carefully examine facts and eyewitness accounts of Jesus and His resurrection. While the full details of God will remain a mystery to us, we can be certain that creation testifies, science reveals, and only faith in Jesus saves.
