YEA Lesson Library
Here He Comes!
About This Lesson
This lesson teaches Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey.
Scriptures
Psalm 22:25
Psalm 63:3
Psalm 66:1-2
Matthew 21:1-11
Mark 11:1-11
Luke 19:37
John 12:15
Romans 14:11
Words to Know
PRANCING - strutting walk of a horse, to walk lifting legs high
FLOAT - a vehicle decorated for a parade
HOSANNA - Praise God
The Lesson
Munch, munch, munch. The little donkey stood eating the sweet green grass. Two men untied him and started walking down the road. “Where are they taking me?” wondered the little donkey. The men took him to Jesus. The little donkey thought, “This is a very special man. He must be the Master.”
Some of Jesus’ friends put their coats on the little donkey’s back. The little donkey was very proud when Jesus climbed on his back and sat down. Jesus’ friends led the donkey down the road to Jerusalem.
The streets were lined with happy people waving palm branches. They were shouting, “Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna! Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord.” Some threw their coats and palm branches on the ground for the donkey to walk on. Others bowed down and worshiped Jesus.
The little donkey was happy to carry Jesus on his back. He didn’t know that he was carrying the Savior of the world. All he knew was that he had been chosen for this very special job.
Daily Devotions
Sunday - Romans 14:11
Monday - Luke 19:37
Tuesday - John 12:15
Wednesday - Matthew 21:2
Thursday - Mark 11:7
Friday - Psalm 22:25
Saturday - Psalm 66:1-2
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Tell what kind of animal Jesus rode into Jerusalem.
2. Retell how the people lined the streets and waved palm branches.
3. Explain that “Hosanna” was a word they used to praise Jesus.
4. Recite their memory verse.
Topics & Themes
Donkey
Fulfillment of Prophecy
Hosanna
Jerusalem
Jesus, Savior
Palms
Peace
Triumphal Entry
Worship God
Materials Needed
Bible, YEA students and teacher’s books, green construction paper, scissors and tape, attendance and memory verse charts, songbook, CD/cassette tape and CD/tape player
Preparation
This is the first lesson of a new book. A new attendance and memory verse chart should be hung on the wall low enough for the children to reach. Be sure to allow time for the children to add a sticker to their chart for correctly reciting their memory verse. A small award, such as a ribbon or sticker may be given for the child to wear to Sabbath Service.
Beginners are natural “wigglers” – they simply cannot sit still for long periods of time. Plan all activities to be of short duration and provide opportunities for movement during your lesson. Alternate “quiet times” with activity times. Explain that in Bible times when a king rode into the city on the back of a horse it meant that he was going to battle. When a king rode on a donkey he was coming in peace. Jesus wanted the people to know that He was the King of Israel and that He came to bring peace. His followers were so happy to see Him. They shouted: “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Psalm 118:26).
Review Questions
1. What kind of animal did Jesus send His disciples to find?
2. What was the donkey used for?
3. Why did the people shout “Hosanna” at Jesus? Were they happy or angry?
4. What did the people do with their palm branches?
REACH Activity
Letter: C
Words: come, coats, carry, color
Sentence:
JESUS SAT ON A COAT LAYING ACROSS THE DONKEY’S BACK. HE CLIMBED ON THE DONKEY SO IT WOULD CARRY HIM TO JERUSALEM. HERE HE COMES!
Song
“Hallelu, Hallelu” is on page 77 of the Kids Classics Collection.
Closing Prayer
Lead the children in this prayer. Dear God, thank you for your Son, Jesus. Help me to praise Him with my words, with my songs and with my life. I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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