The big ideaThe Bible tells us that crowds welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem, riding a young donkey.
How it works
The Bible tells how Jesus and his friends walked up the road to Jerusalem. It was almost Passover, and the road was full of travelers.
Near the Mount of Olives Jesus sent two friends to a village. They found a young donkey, a colt, tied up, just as he had said. The friends put their cloaks on it, and Jesus rode it toward Jerusalem.
In those days a king who came for war rode a horse, and a king who came in peace rode a donkey. A big crowd spread their cloaks on the road, waved palm branches and shouted Hosanna.
Some leaders were worried. Jesus rode through the gate and into the temple, and he looked around at everything.
In those days.The story in a row.
Example 1: What Hosanna means
Hosanna is a Bible word.
It is a glad cry that asks God to save his people.
The crowd shouted it as Jesus rode by.
Example 2: Which animal?
A king at war rode a horse.
A king of peace rode a donkey.
Jesus rode a young donkey, so the story shows a gentle king.
Example 3: Welcome someone
The crowd welcomed Jesus with cloaks, branches and a glad shout.
You can welcome a friend with a warm hello.
With a grown-up, make a palm branch from green paper, then wave it and sing a happy song.
Words to know
colt
A young donkey.
cloak
A loose outer robe that people wore over their clothes.
Hosanna
A glad cry that asks God to save his people.
Watch out
Jesus rode a young donkey, not a war horse.
The crowd laid cloaks and branches on the road. They did not lay stones.
A great crowd came out to cheer. Nobody stayed home and quiet.
Not everyone was glad. Some leaders were worried and whispered to each other.
Try it
What did the two friends find in the village?
What is Hosanna?
Which animal did a king of peace ride in those days?
Where did Jesus go after the gate?
Answers: 1. A colt, a young donkey · 2. A glad cry that asks God to save · 3. A donkey · 4. Into the temple
Try at homeWith a grown-up, make a palm branch from green paper, then wave it and sing a happy song.
For grown-upsMake paper palm branches together, as the Mission suggests, and wave them while you sing. Then ask: how can we welcome someone kindly this week?
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