Triumphant Entry
Why was Jesus riding a donkey important?
It showed humility and fulfilled prophecy.
Why did Jesus clear the temple of the money changers?
Because they were dishonest and prevented Gentiles from worshiping.
What was the Roman coin called?
A denarius.
What will happen to the sun, moon, and stars at Christ’s coming
They will be darkened.
What does the Passover celebrate?
The Israelites’ escape from slavery in Egypt.
What did people hope that Jesus would do?
Overthrow the Roman rule
What problem did the businesses cause for Gentiles?
They made it noisy and distracting so Gentiles could not focus on worship.
Why did the Pharisees dislike paying Roman taxes?
They hated Roman rule, even though they used Roman currency.
Name one sign of the end times Jesus talked about.
Wars, famines, earthquakes, or false Christs
Why is the Passover important to Jewish people?
It reminds them that God delivered them from 400 years of slavery.
How did some people view Jesus when He entered Jerusalem?
Some people viewed Jesus like a celebrity because they heard about His miracles.
Name two different courts found in Herod’s Temple.
Court of Women, Court of Israel, Court of Priests
What question did the Pharisees ask Jesus about taxes?
They asked if it was right to pay taxes to Caesar.
How will Christ’s coming be visible?
He will come on the clouds and gather His people.
Why was the bread unleavened during Passover?
Because the Israelites had to leave Egypt quickly and did not have time for the bread to rise.
Give two reasons why people waved palm branches at Jesus.
Palm branches symbolized victory and prosperity, and people believed Jesus would bring victory to the Jewish people.
Why was Jesus angry that the temple was “not bearing fruit”?
The temple was not helping people grow in their relationship with God or be a place of prayer for all nations.
Why did the Pharisees ask Jesus this question?
They were trying to trap Him so they could arrest and kill Him.
List two signs of the end times.
Wars, famines, earthquakes, false Christs
What did the bitter herbs and salt water represent?
Bitter herbs reminded them of slavery; salt water reminded them of their tears and the Red Sea.
What prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey?
Zechariah prophesied that the Messiah would ride on a donkey.
In which court were the money changers doing business?
In the Court of the Gentiles
What was Jesus’ teaching about paying taxes and obeying God?
People should pay for public services as long as it does not go against their responsibility to God.
How is Christ’s return different from a normal earthly event?
It will be visible to everyone and include major signs in the sky.
What had to be true about the Passover lamb, and what did it represent?
The lamb had to be perfect and the right size, with no leftovers, and it represented sacrifice and obedience to God.