Discussion Questions
Discuss the story in small groups using the following questions. {10–15 minutes}
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What are some things you remember about Jesus from the Biggest Story so far? What do you think is the most important thing about Jesus in the Biggest Story? Why do you think the Gospels spend the most time on the last week of Jesus’s life?
Takeaway
The biggest thing about the Biggest Story is that Jesus died—and didn’t stay dead.
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Who were God’s people waiting for from King David’s line? What did they expect this king to do? Was Jesus the King they were waiting for? How was he different than they expected?
Takeaway
Jesus is the King God’s people had waited for—but not the king they expected.
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Who was praising Jesus in our story? Who was not? What did Jesus say to the Pharisees when they tried to get Jesus to stop the people from worshiping him? Why would the stones praise Jesus?
Takeaway
If we didn’t praise Jesus, the stones would cry out in worship.
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When Jesus came to Jerusalem, did everyone recognize he was the promised King? What will be different when he comes again?
Takeaway
When Jesus returns, every knee will bow and every tongue confess that he is King.
