He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord
Questions for Study 20

Mark 10:46-11:19
Memory Verse: 9b

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I. "Jesus, Son of David..." (10:46-52)

1. As Jesus travelled, whom did he pass by? (46) When he heard Jesus was passing by, what did he do? (47) What does "Son of David" mean? (2 Sam. 7:12,13; Isa. 11:1-3; Mat. 1:1)

2. What kind of faith did the man display? (48, 50, 51b) How did Jesus bless the man's faith? (52)

II. Jesus' Triumphal Entry (11:1-1-0)

3. Where are Bethphage and Bethany in relation to Jerusalem? As Jesus approached Jerusalem, what errand did he give two of his disciples? (2)

4. What might have been difficult about this? How did Jesus tell them to answer if anyone questioned what they were doing? Why did the Lord need the donkey?

5. How did the disciples respond to Jesus' command? What does this event reveal about Jesus? What can we learn from the disciples' obedience? From the owner of the colt?

6. Describe Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem. What can we learn about the nature of Jesus' messianic kingdom? What does he teach by entering Jerusalem in this way? (1 Kings 1:28-40; Zech. 9:9) Why is this called, "the triumphal entry."

7. What does "Hosanna!" mean? What is the significance of their shouting, "Hosanna!"?

III. Jesus Clears the Temple (11:1-19)

8. What did Jesus do first upon entering Jerusalem? What do you think he thought about what he saw? What did he do then? (11)

9. Why was Jesus disappointed in the fig tree? How was it like the temple? In what respect is every person's life like a fruit tree?

10. What did Jesus do when he went into the temple? (15,16) Why was he so angry? What did he teach about the purpose of the temple? What did the temple's condition teach about the spiritual condition of God's people? How can we apply Jesus' teaching to our lives? (1 Cor. 3:16)

11. How did the religious leaders respond? What does this show about them? What does this event teach about Jesus? About what he likes and doesn't like?