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Read Bible notes on Mark 11:1-11
Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a colt, as prophesied in Zechariah 9:9. The symbolism of the colt – rather than a horse – signifies peace and emphasises that Jesus has come to serve others as king, and is not interested in earthly power or war.
What is the significance for you in your own life of Jesus the servant king, coming in humility and bringing peace?
Some children will be very familiar with this story, others will not, so as well as retelling the story, the focus is very much on Jesus as a king bringing in God’s kingdom.
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Prepare your very young children's session
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Read Bible notes on Mark 11:1-11
Here we see Jesus arriving in Jerusalem for Passover. It is the beginning of a turbulent week that will end in Jesus’ death and resurrection – two of the events that sit at the heart of the Christian faith.
The events of Palm Sunday will probably be very familiar to the young people, so one question worth exploring is what the story tells us about the kingship of Jesus. It’s interesting to note some of the details in the story – the way Jesus controls the events at the start, the fact that Jesus chooses a donkey not a more fitting ‘king-like’ horse – and think about what they tell us.
Help young people to consider the relevance of the story today and its impact on their lives.
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