“…Look, your king is coming to you. He is righteous and victorious, yet he is humble, riding on a donkey riding on a donkey’s colt. I will remove the battle chariots from Israel and the warhorses from Jerusalem. I will destroy all the weapons used in battle, and your king will bring peace to the nations.” Zechariah 9:9-10 (NLT)
1. THE RIDE TO VICTORY INVOLVES PEACE!
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
John 14:27 (NIV)
2. UNTIE THE FEAR KNOTS!
“Go into that village over there,” he told them. “As you enter it, you will see a young donkey tied there that no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here.”
Luke 19:30 (NLT)
“And sure enough, as they were untying it, the owners asked them, “Why are you untying that colt?” And the disciples simply replied, “The Lord needs it.”
Luke 19:33-34 (NLT)
3. RIDE TO VICTORY IN CONFIDENCE!
“Then the multitudes who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: “Hosanna to the Son of David! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ Hosanna in the highest!”
Matthew 21:9 (NKJV)
“Rejoice, O people of Zion! Shout in triumph, O people of Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you. He is righteous and victorious…”
Zachariah 9:9 (NLT)
Victory Group Questions:
Read John 12:1-19! Share your insight.
What fear knots do you need to untie in your life?
How has Jesus played a part in your ride to victory?
Certain attitudes can destroy our peace with God. What attitude(s) can you display during this Palm Sunday that can invite peace into your life?