John 12:1-19
Key Verses 12:14-15 “Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, as it is written: ‘Do not be afraid, Daughter Zion; see, your king is coming, seated on a donkey’s colt.’”
1. What did this particular Passover mean to Jesus (1; 1:29)? What did Mary’s extravagant action reveal about who Jesus was to her (3)?
2. How did Judas’ reaction reveal his true colors (4-6)? In defending Mary, how did Jesus give significance to her act (7-8; Mark 14:6-9)?
3. The next day, how did the great crowd welcome Jesus on his way to Jerusalem (12-13)? Why did they quote Psalm 118:25-26 at that moment? How did they understand who Jesus is and what was their expectation of him?
4. How did Jesus fulfill Scripture (14-15; Zechariah 9:9-10)? What does this teach about Jesus’ character and the nature of his kingdom? How does this contrast with the worldly concept of a king and his kingdom?
5. What does it mean to us practically that Jesus is the humble King?