Palm Sunday Sermon - Our Surprising Savior

Mark shares a message from the Palm Sunday story. Jesus' power was matched by a surprising characteristic. Luke 19:28-42 Reflection Questions: 1. Read the scripture passage above. What stands out to you today? 2. Why do you think the Pharisees wanted Jesus to rebuke his disciples? 3. Reread verses 41-42. What do you think was behind Jesus’ tears? 4. What from the sermon has stayed with you- either encouraging, confusing, or confronting? 5. Mark shared a quote from Voltaire. “In the beginning God created man in His own image, and man has been trying to repay the favor ever since.” How might you/we be guilty of this in our own lives? 6. Respond to that notion that transformation occurs when power is matched by vulnerability. Do you agree? How might we see this in our world? As we head toward Easter, linger with the message from Palm Sunday - Jesus is a surprising Savior. Ask for the willingness and awareness to see Jesus in the combination of vulnerability and power.