Palm Sunday Special 2018 Lesson 1

Mt 21:1-11; Jn 12:12-19. The Triumphal Entry marked the beginning of the Lord's final week of earthly ministry. In fulfillment of Zec 9:9 and as symbol of peace, Jesus entered on a donkey. Though the crowd responded euphorically, they did not recognize Him as the Son of God, who would deliver them spiritually, but considered Him a prophet, who would provide physical deliverance. Will we be like many of those at the Triumphal Entry—merely bystanders, or will we be devoted to serving the Lord?