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This resource is designed to allow your family to have time in God’s Word BEFORE your children attend church. Because God’s plan is for parents to be the primary spiritual nurturers of their children’s faith, we want YOU to be the one to introduce this part of The Big God Story to them. For additional support in spiritual parenting and to learn more about creating transforming environments in your home, be sure to pick up HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource from your church or download at HomeFrontMag.com. You can also access the HomeFront app for your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
3.4 Jesus Is the Messiah Part of The Big God Story Matthew 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; Luke 19:28–38; John 12:12–19
The people of Israel had been waiting many years for the promised Savior to come. When Jesus rode into Jerusalem, the people celebrated by shouting praises to God and waving palm branches.
• Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem was prophesied in the book of Daniel.
Your child knows that the Bible teaches about Jesus but may have trouble understanding some of the deeper truths in Scripture. Be sure to take time to discuss the spiritual implications of the stories and parables in terms he can understand.
• His riding on an unbroken donkey colt was the fulfillment of a prophecy written in Zechariah 9:9. • As Jesus rode into Jerusalem, the people sang from Psalm 118, which was written to welcome the Messiah.
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FAITH COMMUNITY Remember Verse
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Teachable Moments After reading the passage, discuss the following together: • Do you think kings usually ride donkeys? No! Riding into town on a donkey would not be royal treatment.
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• Jesus was a different kind of King. He was the promised Redeemer—the Messiah. He came to deliver us so we can have a relationship with God. • How does it make you feel to know that Jesus is the Messiah whom God promised?
Blessing
For more information about blessing your child, see the Blessing section in HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource.
A blessing to pray over your child: (Insert name of child), may you rejoice together this week knowing that Jesus is the Messiah. The promised Savior has come and will come again!
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