Jesus’ Triumphant Entry
Subject : Christian Religious Studies
Class : JSS 2
Term : Third Term
Week : Week 1
Lesson Plan Presentation – “Jesus’ Triumphant Entry to Jerusalem and Its Significance”
Content
Hello class! Today, we’re going to talk about a very important event in the life of Jesus called “The Triumphant Entry to Jerusalem.” This event took place during the Christian holiday called Palm Sunday, which is celebrated in remembrance of this significant event in Jesus’ life.
Now, let me paint a picture for you. Jesus and his disciples were traveling to Jerusalem, which was a city in Israel. They were going there to celebrate the Jewish holiday called Passover, which was a special time when Jewish people gathered to remember how God had rescued their ancestors from slavery in Egypt.
As Jesus approached Jerusalem, he sent two of his disciples ahead to a village, telling them they would find a young donkey tied there. Jesus instructed them to bring the donkey to him because he had a special plan.
The disciples did as Jesus told them, and they brought the donkey to Jesus. Jesus then rode on the donkey, making his way towards Jerusalem. Along the way, people began to hear that Jesus was coming, and they were excited to see him because they had heard about his miracles and teachings. [mediator_tech]
The people who lived in Jerusalem and those who had come from other places to celebrate Passover heard that Jesus was coming. They went out to meet him, and they waved palm branches and laid their cloaks on the ground in front of him as a sign of honor and respect. This was a way of showing that they believed Jesus was a special person, even a king.
The people shouted, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” Hosanna is a word of praise that means “Save us now!” The people were hoping that Jesus would save them from their troubles and bring them freedom.
Jesus continued to ride on the donkey, and the crowd followed him, cheering and praising him. The whole city was stirred up, and people were asking, “Who is this?” The disciples explained that Jesus was the prophet from Nazareth, and he was coming to Jerusalem as a king, just as it was foretold in the prophecies of the Old Testament.
This triumphant entry into Jerusalem was a significant event because it fulfilled prophecies from the Old Testament and marked the beginning of the last week of Jesus’ life on Earth. It was a time when people recognized Jesus as the promised Messiah, the one who would bring salvation to God’s people.
So, in summary, the Triumphant Entry to Jerusalem was when Jesus rode into the city on a donkey while people praised and honored him as a king. It was a remarkable event that marked the beginning of the final week of Jesus’ life and fulfilled prophecies from the Old Testament
Note
- Jesus went to a city called Jerusalem.
- He rode on a donkey and people were excited to see him.
- They waved palm branches and put their clothes on the ground to show respect.
- They shouted, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
- Jesus was like a king, and people believed he was special.
- This event fulfilled prophecies and marked the last week of Jesus’ life [mediator_tech]
Questions
- Who went to the city of Jerusalem? a) Jesus b) Moses c) David
- How did Jesus travel to Jerusalem? a) By walking b) By riding a donkey c) By flying
- What did people do when they saw Jesus coming? a) Waved palm branches b) Put their clothes on the ground c) Both a) and b)
- What did the people shout when Jesus entered Jerusalem? a) “Hallelujah!” b) “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” c) “Happy Birthday!”
- What did people believe Jesus was? a) A king b) A teacher c) A carpenter
- What did the people do to show respect to Jesus? a) Waved palm branches b) Put their clothes on the ground c) Both a) and b)
- What did Jesus ride on when he entered Jerusalem? a) A horse b) A donkey c) A bicycle
- What did the people hope Jesus would do for them? a) Save them from troubles b) Give them money c) Build them a house
- What did the event in Jerusalem mark for Jesus? a) The end of his life b) The beginning of his ministry c) The start of a new job
- Why was the Triumphant Entry to Jerusalem important? a) It fulfilled prophecies b) It marked the last week of Jesus’ life c) Both a) and b)
Significance of Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem
Well, pupils , Jesus was a very special person who lived a long, long time ago. One day, he went to a city called Jerusalem, and when he entered the city, people were really excited to see him. They waved palm branches and put their clothes on the ground to show that they thought he was really important, like a king. They shouted things like “Hosanna!” and praised Jesus a lot.
This was a very important event because it fulfilled prophecies from long ago that said Jesus would come to Jerusalem as a king. It marked the beginning of the last week of Jesus’ life on Earth, and it showed that many people believed he was someone very special. People hoped that Jesus would help them and save them from their troubles. It was a really big and important moment in Jesus’ life, and people remember it even now, a long time later
Questions
- Who was Jesus? a) A special person b) A king c) A baby
- Where did Jesus go? a) Jerusalem b) Bethlehem c) Nazareth
- How did people show they were excited to see Jesus? a) Waved palm branches b) Put their clothes on the ground c) Both a) and b)
- What did people shout when Jesus entered Jerusalem? a) “Hallelujah!” b) “Hosanna!” c) “Goodbye!” [mediator_tech]
- What did people hope Jesus would do for them? a) Help them b) Give them money c) Build them a house
- Why was Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem important? a) It fulfilled prophecies b) It marked the last week of his life c) Both a) and b)
- What did people believe Jesus was? a) A king b) A teacher c) A carpenter
- What did Jesus ride on when he entered Jerusalem? a) A horse b) A donkey c) A car
- How did Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem make people feel? a) Excited b) Sad c) Angry
- What do we remember about Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem? a) It was a special event b) It happened a long time ago c) Both a) and b)
Please note the following
- Jesus entering Jerusalem was a really important event.
- People were very excited to see Jesus.
- They waved palm branches and put their clothes on the ground to show they thought he was important.
- They shouted “Hosanna!” which means they were praising Jesus.
- Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem fulfilled prophecies from long ago.
- It marked the beginning of the last week of Jesus’ life on Earth.
- People believed Jesus was someone very special, like a king.
- They hoped Jesus would help them and save them from their troubles.
- Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem is remembered even now, a long time later.
- It showed that Jesus was someone important and that many people believed in him
Introduction:
- Greet the students and have a brief discussion about Jesus, who he was, and what he did.
- Show pictures or props related to Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem, such as palm branches or a donkey.
- Ask the students if they have heard of Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem before and what they know about it.
Body:
- Jesus’ Triumphant Entry to Jerusalem:
- Explain to the students that Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem was a very important event in his life.
- Describe how Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, while people waved palm branches and put their clothes on the ground to show their excitement and respect.
- Discuss how the people shouted “Hosanna!” which means they were praising Jesus and welcoming him as a special person.
- Use visuals, such as pictures or diagrams, to help the students understand the scene.
- The Significance of Jesus’ Entry to Jerusalem:
- Explain to the students that Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem was significant for several reasons.
- Discuss how it fulfilled prophecies from long ago, which showed that Jesus was the promised Messiah.
- Explain that it marked the beginning of the last week of Jesus’ life on Earth, leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection.
- Discuss how people believed Jesus was someone very special, like a king, and they hoped he would help them and save them from their troubles.
- Discuss how Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem is remembered even now, a long time later, as a significant event in Christian history.
Conclusion:
- Summarize the main points discussed, emphasizing the significance of Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem.
- Ask the students if they have any questions or if there’s anything they’d like to share about what they’ve learned.
- Encourage students to reflect on the lesson and think about the importance of Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem in their own lives.
- Close the lesson with a prayer or a song related to the topic, if appropriate. [mediator_tech]
Extension Activities:
- Have a class discussion or small group activity where students can express their thoughts and feelings about Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem.
- Provide art supplies for students to create their own palm branches or drawings depicting Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem.
- Assign students to do further research on the topic and present their findings to the class.
- Encourage students to read Bible passages about Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem, such as Matthew 21:1-11 or Mark 11:1-11, and discuss their understanding of the events with their peers.
