The Humble King (Matthew 21:1-11)

Palm Sunday:1. Trusting God’s Plan Over Your Own PathProverbs 19:21 — “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.”As you think about your major, career path, or future plans, where are you tempted to prioritize your own agenda over God’s will? What would it look like to truly surrender your plans to Him?2. Handling Anxiety About the FuturePsalm 139:16 — “Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me…”What specific fears do you have about your future (job, marriage, finances), and how does this verse challenge the way you think about those uncertainties?3. Obeying God Without Having It All Figured OutHebrews 11:8 — “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out… And he went out, not knowing where he was going.”Where is God calling you to step out in faith right now—even if you don’t have clarity on the outcome?4. Letting Jesus Have Authority Over Your LifeColossians 1:16–17 — “For by him all things were created… and in him all things hold together.”What area of your life (relationships, dating, time, money, social media) do you struggle most to fully place under Jesus’ authority?5. Choosing Humility in a Self-Promoting CulturePhilippians 2:5–8 — “Have this mind among yourselves… he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death…”In a culture driven by image and followers, what would it look like for you to intentionally choose humility this week?6. Redefining Success and GreatnessMatthew 20:26–28 — “Whoever would be great among you must be your servant…”How does Jesus’ definition of greatness challenge the way you think about success, platform, or influence?7. Serving Instead of Being ServedGalatians 5:13 — “Through love serve one another.”Where on campus, at work, or in your friend group can you intentionally serve others instead of seeking recognition?8. Avoiding Superficial Christianity2 Timothy 3:5 — “Having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power.”In what ways is it easy for you to “look Christian” (church attendance, social media, language) without truly surrendering your heart to Christ?9. Answering the Question: Who Is Jesus to You?Matthew 16:15–16 — “He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter replied, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’”If your daily choices were the answer, what would they say about who Jesus is to you?10. Following Jesus Fully, Not HalfwayLuke 9:23 — “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”What is one specific area of your life where you need to stop “coasting” spiritually and start fully following Jesus as King?