Good morning. Jesus triumphantly enters Jerusalem, fulfilling Zechariah’s prophecy as He rides on a donkey. As He cleanses the temple and teaches in parables, He reveals God’s gracious invitation—extended even to tax collectors and prostitutes—while also warning of the sobering consequences for all who reject the Son of God.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
Which of Jesus’ parables stands out to you, and what does it reveal about the kingdom of God?
Though the world was slow to pick up on His arrival, it soon became abundantly obvious that Someone new was among them. Someone unlike any other. That’s the reason for the shouted Hosannas of Jesus’ triumphal entry. For the blood-heavy cross of Good Friday. For the beyond-belief joy and amazement of Easter morning. —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
1Born a Child and Yet a King, p. 14, December 1
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?