Triumphal Entry
- Cornerstone Church
- May 23
- 3 min read
This week begins the last week of Jesus Christ’s life before the Crucifixion. The reading records what has been called the ‘Triumphal Entry’ or ‘Palm Sunday.’ This is a well-known event recorded in each of the Gospels. It marks out the people’s reception of Jesus as their messiah, however, that same crowd would cheer for Christ’s blood just a few days later. Christ continues to teach about His kingdom and prepare the disciples for His coming death. This week, as you read, continue to focus on Jesus’ teachings and doings in the last days of His life that prepare the people for an unexpected messiah. Jesus will be two events that specifically show the bankrupt religion of the Pharisees in God’s temple. Also see the fulfillment of Christ as this true but unexpected messiah, the Son of David, and that is the Big Picture.
Each week, as you take in the Bible, find some friends to talk it out. You can follow this simple guide to help. First, R.E.A.D. and P.R.A.Y. on your own. Then, meet with friends to share what you've learned.
R - Repeated words
E - Examine and mark
A - Ask what you learn about God
D - Do if there is anything to do
P - Praise
R - Repent
A - Ask
Bible Reading Plan - Week 22
Daily Prayer Plan – Week 22
START IT.
We're reading the Bible together in 2025 to see how Love Shows Up from the Old Testament and into the New Testament. How do we understand so many stories and lessons through the entire Bible while trying to stick to the "sacred timeline"? The answer is the big picture. If we get the big picture, we get the story the Bible is trying to tell. From Sunday's message or The Big Picture Bible Reading Plan this week in all four of the Gospels, what is impacting you the most? How has praying daily through the Psalms impacted you? Was there a word, phrase, Bible verse, or theme that impacted you?
STUDY IT.
Read Mark 1:1. The Gospel written by Mark was written to prove Jesus was who? Read Mark 8:29-33. How is Peter both completely right and completely wrong about Jesus?
Read Mark 11:2, 7-10. Read Psalm 118:25-26, Zechariah 9:9, and Isaiah 9:6-7. How does the Old Testament help us understand what is happening in Mark 11?
Read Psalm 118:22. How does this verse relate to Jesus (Hint see Acts 4:8-12)? Why is this shocking in comparison to Mark 11:7-10?
Read Luke 19:11-14, 27. What were the expectations of the listeners in verse 11, and how is this parable a warning to them or even foreshadowing?
Read Jeremiah 8:8-13. Read Mark 11:12-18, . How does Jeremiah explain Jesus’ rebuke of the leaders of Israel captured in the curse of the Fig Tree and cleansing of the Temple?
SHARE IT.
Read Psalm 118:22-24. What does this verse tell you about God, and what is our response?
Read Psalm 108:12-13. What seems confusing, weird, or counterintuitive about these verses? How would you apply this to your life this week?
Read Mark 11:24, James 4:3, and 1 John 5:14. What are these verses showing you about prayer and faith?
Share or write down a prayer request or “Ask” (Praise. Repent. Ask. Yield.) that you have in light of the verses in the previous prompt.
What sources, material, and/or commentaries do you use for extra background study? For example, answer who was Mark, and how did he get his material for the Gospel he wrote?
FINAL THOUGHT
God promises King David in 2 Samuel 7 to raise up a descendant, and God will establish his throne forever. David’s response was one of wonder at the graciousness of God and thanksgiving. Those celebrating the Triumphal Entry for Jesus recognized him as the fulfillment of this prophecy, however, their turn will be covered in later weeks. Christians serve an everlasting King with an everlasting Kingdom, who came in humility to serve his people. Mark points out that Jesus was hungry (Mark 11:12), emphasizing Jesus’ human nature and identification with his people. For this week, celebrate Jesus as God’s fulfillment of David as the one whose throne will not end and whose kingdom will endure forever. God kept his promise to David, and He will keep his promise to return again.
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