Blessed Is the King

Luke 19:28-44

Key Verse 19:38

1. Read verse 28. Jerusalem is located south of the direction from which Jesus was coming. Yet the passage says that Jesus was going "up" to Jerusalem. Why? In what respect is this journey to Jerusalem different from the ones Jesus made before? (Luke 19:31-33; 19:12) What does "went on ahead" indicate about Jesus as a God's servant? 

2. Think about the command Jesus issued to two of his disciples in regard to a colt in verses 30-31, and the way they brought it to Jesus in verses 32-34. What does this passage tell us about Jesus as the king? In what respect was it not easy for the disciples to obey the command? How do you think the disciples were able to obey such a command? 

3. Verses 35-36 describe the sacrifices the disciples and people made for Jesus. Why did they do what they did? What can we learn from them? 

4. Read verses 37-40. Instead of rebuking his disciples, Jesus rebuked some of the Pharisees who asked Jesus to rebuke his disciples. What does Jesus' reply in verse 40 tell us about: 1) Jesus; and 2) the way to honor Jesus? 

5. Think about Jesus who wept over Jerusalem in verses 41-44. What does this passage tell us about: 1) Jesus as the king; and 2) the consequences of rejecting him as the king?