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The Standard Lesson Commentary Sunday School Lesson Outline

TRIUMPHANT AND VICTORIOUS

DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 47
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Zechariah 9:9, 10; Matthew 21:1–11


ZECHARIAH 9:9, 10
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KEY VERSE
The multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.—Matthew 21:9

JESUS’ FULFILLMENT OF SCRIPTURE

Unit 2: What the Prophets Foretold
LESSONS 5–9

LESSON AIMS

After participating in this lesson, each student will be able to:
1. Tell the key details of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem in light of Zechariah’s prophecy.
2. Explain the combination of humility and royalty that characterizes Jesus.
3. Express how he or she will demonstrate appropriate humility while also recognizing his or her privileged position as a child of King Jesus.


LESSON OUTLINE
Introduction
      A.      Spotting Royalty
      B.      Lesson Background
          I.      The King Is Coming (ZECHARIAH 9:9, 10)
      A.      Mighty and Humble (v. 9)
      B.      Powerful and Peaceful (v. 10)
      Speaking Peace
          II.      The King Has Come (MATTHEW 21:1–11)
      A.      Direction and Supplication (vv. 1–3)
      B.      Prophecy and Fulfillment (vv. 4, 5)
      C.      Preparation and Spontaneity (vv. 6–9)
      Occupy … What?
      D.      Unknown and Identified (vv. 10, 11)
Conclusion
      A.      Come to Save
      B.      Prayer
      C.      Thought to Remember


Krause, Mark S. et al. Triumphant and Victorious.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2013–2014. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson & Jonathan Underwood. Vol. 61. Cincinnati, OH: Standard Publishing, 2013. 266. Print.

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