Christ The King: The King Comes
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Read reverently the passage together and pray.
Main Passage: Mark 11:1-11
Big Idea: Jesus is the humble king who came to save us and call us to trust Him, welcome Him, and follow Him.
Work through the chapter.
Vv. 1-3 - Anticipate the Promised King
How would you define and describe “Palm Sunday” & “Holy Week” to someone unfamiliar with the gospel or the church calendar?
In what ways do vv. 1-3 demonstrate God’s specific plan of redemption? Zech. 9:9 gives us the prophecy that was fulfilled in these verses. How does the prophecy portray Jesus? In what ways can understanding the prophecy and fulfillment shape our anticipation of the first coming of Christ and set the course for our daily living?
Vv. 4-6 – Follow the King in Obedience
How did following the King in obedience result in the fulfillment of His Word? Jesus’ sovereignty and foreknowledge are put on display in these verses. What are some practical ways we can follow our King in obedience by reflecting on his power and knowledge? In what ways do genuine faith and obedience depend on each other in sacrificial service to Chris and His people?
Vv. 7-10 – Welcome the King with praise
Shouts of “Hosanna!” ring out from vv. vv. 7-10, yet we see the crowds change their tone and topic about Jesus later in the story. What does this scene reveal about how people can enthusiastically “welcome the King with praise” one day and later shout out “crucify him”?
Jesus deliberately rides into Jerusalem on a humble, unbroken colt rather than a skilled warhorse, fulfilling the prophecy in Zech. 9:9. Looking at vv. 7-10, what does this passage teach us about the difference between expecting Jesus to be the King we want versus submitting to the King He actually is? How does this challenge the way we respond to Jesus in our daily lives?
V. 11 – Reflect beyond the celebration
This verse tells us that Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the Temple to “look around at everything”. Why do you suppose Mark ends this triumphal scene in a strikingly anti-climactic way? With all the excitement evaporating and Jesus leaving the city, what did Rob mean by “Church family, let us reflect on who Jesus truly is and slow down to devote our hearts to him?” How can we use the Holy Week Devotional written by our resident Ethan O'Neel to guard us against superficial worship? What specific spiritual disciplines can we intentionally practice this week that will help us worship Jesus more wholeheartedly this Easter Sunday – and then continue that same spirit of worship throughout the rest of our lives?
Application
Pick up the devotion and use it for spiritual disciplines.