The Name We Welcome

TEXT: Matthew 21:1-11; Zechariah 9:9

INTRO: Jesus did not enter Jerusalem quietly or accidentally—He entered deliberately, publicly declaring who He is. As He rode into the city, He fulfilled prophecy and revealed His true identity as the promised Messiah, the rightful King, and the humble Savior. The crowd recognized His name, but misunderstood His mission. Palm Sunday invites us to do more than celebrate Jesus—it calls us to rightly recognize Him, rightly receive Him, and ultimately follow Him not just in the parade, but all the way to the cross and the empty tomb.

OUTLINE:
1. The Promised King
2. The Gentle King
3. The Praised King

QUESTIONS:
1. What does recognizing Jesus as our King mean for our daily lives
2. How can we prepare our hearts to follow Jesus beyond just the praise of the parade?
3. What expectations do we have of Jesus, and how do they shape our relationship with Him?