Day 1- 01 THE STORYJesus was on His way to Jerusalem to die for the world’s sin. For the first time ever, He allowed people to worship Him in public as the Messiah. He wanted people, one last time, to know that He was their Messiah.
Read Mark 11:1-11
On what animal did Jesus ride into Jerusalem? What did the people do?
What did the people say?

Day 2- 02 THE WITNESSJesus always wants people to know who He is. Knowing Him is how you decide to believe in Him as your Savior. Read how He made sure Peter knew who He was.
Read Matthew 16:13-16
What does Jesus ask Peter? What does Peter believe about Jesus? Do you believe Jesus is the Savior?

Every Easter we celebrate Jesus riding in on the donkey on Palm Sunday. We call it Palm Sunday because the people laid palm branches down for Jesus to ride over. Every time you see a Palm tree, you can think of Jesus going to Jerusalem to die on a cross for your sins. Color the palm trees below just for fun!

Day 3- 03 THE SOURCE

Here is another verse that describes who Jesus is. He wants to make sure you know this one, too!
Read John 14:6
What 3 things does Jesus claim to be?
What does it mean “through Jesus?”

Day 4- 04 THE MOTIVE (#ffffff BKG) (#51afca Font)

The people in Jerusalem were worshipping Jesus and praising His name when He rode in on the donkey.
Read Psalm 150:6
How can you praise God today?
Circle ways you could worship Him:
Tell someone about Him  
Give God credit for something you’re good at 
Sing to Him
Represent Him on your sports team
Play music to Him
Thank Him for something He has done
Is there any other way you can think of to praise Him today?

Day 5- 05 CAUGHT IN THE ACTDraw a picture of Jesus riding on the donkey. Put it somewhere to remind you to give Jesus the praise He deserves. He is your Savior!

Write down on your character sheet what you learned from the story of Jesus riding on the donkey.