Situations
What are some things we do that distract us from liturgy?
talk, laugh w/ friends, not pay attention, etc.
who shouted “Hosanna!” and welcomed Jesus.
the people of Jerusalem
“Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your King is coming, sitting on a donkey” (JOHN 12:15)
showing Jesus as a humble King
What is the special tune that is used instead of the regular weekday tune?
the festive (joyful) tune
How can we prepare for liturgy before going?
Arrive early to church, pray quietly
Who were the religious leaders who were upset with Jesus?
the Pharisees
“Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord” (PSALM 118:26) (Matthew 21:9)
welcoming Jesus as the Messiah
What is the main joyful word we repeat in hymns?
Hosanna
What are some examples of dishonesty?
cheating and lying about it
What did the people place on the ground for Jesus to walk on?
laid palm branches and their clothes
Who were the Pharisees talking about?
“Do you hear what these are saying?” (MATTHEW 21:15-16)
The Pharisees argued against the children praising Jesus.
What does the ‘ZAFA’ during Palm Sunday represent?
It represents a joyful welcoming of Jesus entering Jerusalem, which is why we hold Palms
What should we do when we start to feel bored at church?
Pray, respecting worship and disciple ourselves
FINISH THE VERSE: “but when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did and the children crying out in the temple and saying Hosanna to the Son of _______”
David
“Hosanna in the highest” (MATTHEW 21:9) (Mark 11:10)
a cry of praise and asking God to save us
How many gospels do we read on Palm Sunday?
We read 4 gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
When we come only for friends and food, what damage does this do to us?
We focus on the outside world and not with God.
What city did Jesus head to after Jerusalem?
Bethany
WHO SAID THIS? WHY?
“Have you never read, ‘Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have perfected praise’?” (MATTHEW 21:16)
Jesus defends children praising Him against the Pharisees
Right after Palm Sunday, the Church begins a holy and serious week with special prayers every day.
Holy Week (Pascha Week)