Mark 11:1-10
1 Now when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples 2 and said to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately as you enter it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it. 3 If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord has need of it and will send it back here immediately.’” 4 And they went away and found a colt tied at a door outside in the street, and they untied it. 5 And some of those standing there said to them, “What are you doing, untying the colt?” 6 And they told them what Jesus had said, and they let them go. 7 And they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it, and he sat on it. 8 And many spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut from the fields. 9 And those who went before and those who followed were shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! 10 Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest!”
Main Idea
THE MAGNITUDE OF CHRIST’S MAJESTY IS THAT HE IS HOLY, HUMBLE, AND HOSANNA!
Outline
THE MAJESTY OF CHRIST: HE IS HOLY (VV1-2)
THE MAJESTY OF CHRIST: HE IS HUMBLE (VV3-7)
THE MAJESTY OF CHRIST: HE IS HOSANNA (VV8-10)
Discussion Questions
THE MAJESTY OF CHRIST: HE IS HOLY (VV1-2)
How does this scene show that Jesus is not reacting to events but orchestrating them?
What does it mean that Jesus is holy, set apart, and fully in control?
Where in your life do you struggle to trust that Jesus is truly in control?
How would your anxiety, decisions, or priorities change if you really believed Jesus is sovereign over every detail?
THE MAJESTY OF CHRIST: HE IS HUMBLE (VV3-7)
Why is it significant that Jesus enters on a colt, not a war horse?
What does this reveal about the kind of King Jesus is?
How does this challenge our natural expectations of power and greatness?
Where are you tempted to pursue status, recognition, or control instead of humility?
What would it look like for you to reflect the humility of Christ in:
Your home?
Your workplace?
Your church?
THE MAJESTY OF CHRIST: HE IS HOSANNA (VV8-10)
What were the people expecting Jesus to do?
In what ways were their expectations right, and in what ways were they misguided?
How can praise of Jesus sometimes be shallow or short-lived?
When have you praised Jesus for what you hoped He would do, rather than for who He is?
Is your worship of Jesus dependent on your circumstances going well?
What does it look like to cry “Hosanna” as a genuine cry for salvation, not just a celebration?
Looking Forward
Where in your life this week do you need to stop trying to control the outcome and instead humbly submit to Jesus as King, and what is one specific step you will take to show that?
Prayer Focus
Pray for…
A deeper vision of Jesus as holy, set apart, and fully in control
Trust in Christ’s authority, even when life feels uncertain or confusing
Hearts that embrace the humility of Jesus, not the pride of the world
Willingness to follow a King who leads through servanthood and sacrifice
Repentance from wanting Jesus to fit our expectations instead of submitting to His
Genuine worship that is rooted in who Jesus is, not just what He does for us
A true cry of “Hosanna”, recognizing our need for Jesus to save us
Faith that remains steady, not just emotional or circumstantial
Lives that reflect Jesus’ Kingdom in how we live, serve, and love others
Boldness to declare and display Jesus as King in everyday life