Use this lesson at home to get ready for Palm Sunday!
Step 1 : Gather your family
Start with these opening questions:
+ Can you think of anyone that people might cheer for?
+ Have you ever cheered for a favorite team or a favorite singer/band?
+ If you could meet someone famous, who would that be? Why?
+ Have you ever cheered for a favorite team or a favorite singer/band?
+ If you could meet someone famous, who would that be? Why?
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Step 2 : Watch or read the story of Palm Sunday
Preschool - Grade 3This "no words" video will help younger chidlren to understand the story of Palm Sunday.
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Read the Bible Story! Matthew 21
Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, just say this, ‘The Lord needs them.’ And he will send them immediately.” This took place to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet, saying, “Tell the daughter of Zion, Look, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!” When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, “Who is this?” The crowds were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.” |
Grades 4 and upThis humorous video offers insights for older youth into Jesus' Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem.
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Step 3: Discuss or write your responses:
+ What city was Jesus going to?
+ Why was Jesus going there? + What animal did Jesus ride into town? + What did people do when the saw Jesus? + Why might they have been excited to see Jesus? What had Jesus been doing that made him famous? + How do you think Jesus felt when the people cheered for him? + How do you think Jesus disciples felt when they saw this? + Some of the leaders got worried when they saw the crowd cheering for Jesus. Why? + What advice would you have given Jesus after he rode into the city of Jerusalem? |
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Step 4: Activities for all age groups
Choose one of these actions as a family or let kids choose their own favorite.
Make an Easter Story WreathThis printable wreath tells the story of Jesus journey: Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection, and the Ascension.
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Learn a Hosanna SongYounger children can learn this song with motions.
ART ACTIVITY
Draw a picture of YOU saying HOSANNA as Jesus comes to town! |
Explore Palm Sunday
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File Type: | docx |