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LESSON PLAN

Date: March 28, 2010

Teachers: Zarah Lim (Juniors) Josie Chua / Mia Tan/ Marilou
Acosta (Children’s) – use Bill
Wilson curriculum
Theme: PALM SUNDAY
Lesson Title: THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY
Objective: At the end of the lesson, students must
• Understand the significance of the story of The Triumphal
Entry.
• Know that Jesus, the King of kings, wants to be the Lord of our
lives.
BIBLE LESSON: Matthew 21:1-11; Luke 19:28-44 (The Triumphal Entry)
- Read the passage. Take note of the following:
1. The mood of the crowd vs. The mood of Jesus: The
crowd were excited to finally have a King come and
save them from oppression. Jesus, instead of
raising his hands as politicians do (*note: it’s election
season here in the Philippines!), Jesus weeps for
Jerusalem (Lk.19:41
2. The significance of the donkey:
Why did Jesus choose to ride on a donkey?
(To show that He is King)
Why a donkey that was never ridden before?
(To show that He is King)

The donkey was domesticated in Mesopotamia by the Third

Millennium BC and was used as a beast of burden from the patriarchal
period. It was renowned for its strength and was the animal normally
ridden by nonmilitary personnel (Numbers 22:21; Judges 10:4; 1
Samuel 25:20).[7] The scripture indicates that riding a donkey is not
at all beneath the dignity of Israel's noblemen and kings (2 Samuel
18:9; 19:26). Indeed, David indicates his choice of Solomon to be king
by decreeing that the young man should ride on the king's own mule (1
Kings 1:32-40).

Jesus' instructions are clear that the donkey must be one that has never
been ridden (see Numbers 19:2; Deuteronomy 21:3; 1 Samuel 6:7; 2
Samuel 6:3). It is set apart, consecrated for a specific use -- for the
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Master's use. There is a rabbinical tradition that no one should use the
animal on which a king rides.[8]

It is fascinating to me that in Zechariah's prophecy the gentle king that

comes into Jerusalem riding a young donkey is the same one who will
defeat chariots and war-horses and bring peace to the nations. One of
the final scenes of Revelation is a picture of the conquering Christ
riding a white war-horse (Revelation 19:11-16), but today he rides a
donkey in hope of peace.

When Jesus indicates to his disciples that he should ride on a donkey

that no one had ever ridden before, he is initiating a public, kingly act.
He is revealing openly that he is the Messiah.

3. The significance of the cloaks: Why did the people

spread their cloaks on the ground? (As a way of
honoring the person passing by)
4. The significance of the palm: Why did the people
wave palm leaves at Jesus? (Wisdom of the king)

Palms have a special meaning in the Word. They stand for the Lord’s

wisdom, the kind of wisdom a king needs.

5. The significance of this triumphal entry: (To show the

world that He is the King / Messiah spoken of in the
prophecies: Zec. 9:9; Isaiah 62:11; 2 Kings 9:13;
Ps.118:26)

http://www.jesuswalk.com/lessons/19_28-40.htm

http://www.newchurchvineyard.org/easter/the-king-of-
kings/readings/Preschool-Talk_Welcoming-the-King.pdf
Memory Verse Matthew 21:9
Exercise: Hosanna to the Son of David!
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
Hosanna in the highest!
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Songs: Hosanna
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the
highest!
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the
highest!

Lord, we lift up your name

With hearts full of praise.
Be exalted, O Lord, my God!
Hosanna in the highest!

Glory, glory, glory to the King of

kings!
Glory, glory, glory to the King of
kings!

Lord, we lift up your name

With hearts full of praise.
Be exalted, O Lord, my God!
Glory to the King of kings!

Lord, we lift up your name

With hearts full of praise.
Be exalted, O Lord, my God!
Hosanna in the highest!
Grouping Strategies: OPENING:
• Form two groups (count off 1 to 2).
• Team 1 = Donkey Team; Team 2 = Palm Team
• Each team will be given tokens (donkey for the Dteam and
palm for the Pteam) to be used for the duration of the
session.
• The goal is to get the tokens of the other teams while retaining
your own group’s tokens.
• The team with the most number of tokens (both Donkey and
Palm) wins.
• NOTE 1: This is like a merit/demerit setup.
• NOTE 2: The teacher also has a set of tokens to be handed
out as merit points for cooperativeness, etc.
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HOW TO EARN POINTS / TOKENS:
• Win / Answer correctly in the games / recitations.
• Be attentive to the teacher during Story Time.
• Exemplify Model Student behavior.

HOW TO LOSE POINTS / TOKENS:

• Lose / Answer incorrectly in the games / recitations.
• Be inattentive to the teacher during Story Time.
• Exemplify Model Jologs behavior.

*The team, therefore, works together to earn as much points as

possible.
Lesson Intro: GUESS THE MYSTERY PHRASE
Flash powerpoint slide of letters spelling THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY in
random order. The 2 groups must race to see who can figure out the
mystery phrase first.
Lesson Pop Quiz: *Refer to attached page

*Use the mini

whiteboard
Memory Verse GROUP CREATIVE RECITATION
Challenge:
Each group must recite the verse in the most creative manner they
can think of.

Suggestions:
a. RAP
b. DANCE INTERPRETATION (while reciting the verse!)
c. SONG INTERPRETATION
d. SKIT
Mechanics:
• Lyrics and dialogues must consist of ONLY what the verse
says.
• ALL members of the group must participate.
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POP QUIZ QUESTIO#S:

1. What do we call the Sunday before Easter Sunday?

PALM SUNDAY

2. What did Jesus tell the disciples to say if anyone asks them about
taking the donkey?
THE LORD NEEDS IT

3. What did the people wave when Jesus came riding on a donkey?
PALM LEAVES

4. These two elements signify that Jesus is King. What are they?
5.
RIDING ON A DONKEY #EVER RIDDE# BEFORE
PEOPLE SPREADING THEIR CLOAKS O# THE GROU#D AS
JESUS PASSES BY
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