Introduction -

Today's Big Idea: God's timing is always perfect, so we can trust Him in every circumstance.

1. The preparation for Jesus' triumphal entry (verses 1-7)

2. The Messiah is welcomed and worshiped (verses 8-9)

3. His identity is clarified (verses 10-11)

4. God's perfect timing (also see insert notes)

a. Luke 19:41-42

b. Chronos - Matthew 25:19

c. Kairos - Matthew 26:18

Personal Application:

Study Questions for this week - Read Matthew 26:1-28:15.

1. The elders decide in 26:5 to not kill Jesus during the feast. Why did it happen during the feast despite this plan?
2. The story of the woman and her alabaster jar (26:6-13) is famous, as Jesus predicted. Have you ever made a similar sacrifice for Jesus? What was that like?
3. What would it have been like to be at that Last Supper? What would it be like? Imagine the feelings of the men.
4. Have you ever denied Jesus, after swearing you would die for Him?
5. What is causing Jesus to be so distraught in Gethsemane? Is anything distressing you?
6. In 27:3, Judas experiences remorse. How is that different than repentance?
7. What would the priests in the Temple think when the curtain split? (27:51)
8. What do you think is happening in 27:52-53? What about 28:11-15?