Mark 11:1-19
Key Verse: 11:9b – “Hosanna!”  “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

1. Read verses 1-2.  Why was Jesus going to Jerusalem? (10:45)  When they were in the Jerusalem area, what errand did Jesus give two of his disciples?  What was potentially difficult about this command?
 

2. Read verses 3-6.  What did the disciples say and do?  What was the response of the people standing there?  Why is “the Lord needs it” sufficient reason?  What does this event teach about the Lordship of Christ?
 

3. Read verses 7-10.  Why did he want to enter Jerusalem in this way? (Zech 9:9-10)  Describe the people’s response.  What does “Hosanna” mean?  Why is this called the “Triumphal Entry”?
 

4. Read verse 11.  After arriving in Jerusalem, where did Jesus go?  Why?  What did he see?  Then where did he go?  Read verses 12-14.  What did Jesus do?  How was the fig tree like the temple? (Compare Ro 3:12; Isa 5:2)
 

5. Read verses 15-19.  What did Jesus do?  Why was he so furious?  Think about God’s purpose for his city and his people (Isa 2:3; Ex 19:6a).  What did Jesus teach about the true meaning of the temple? (17) For what should God’s people pray?