Blessed is the King

Luke 19:28-40

Key Verse: 19:38

“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

1. Read verses 28-34. What did Jesus command his two disciples when he approached Jerusalem? (28-31) What does “the Lord needs it” tell us about Jesus? How were they to deal with the situation? (32-34) What can we learn from their obedience?

2. Read verses 35-38. How did Jesus enter Jerusalem? (35, 36) How did the whole crowd of disciples welcome Jesus and praise God? (37-38, Zech 9:9-10) What was the purpose of his entry into Jerusalem? (Lk 18:31-33) What does their praise show about Jesus and his kingdom?

3. Read verses 39-40. Why did the Pharisees tell Jesus to rebuke his disciples? (39) How did he respond? (40) What does it reveal about Jesus?