Written by Paul J Bucknell on April, 15, 2019

Luke 19:28-40 Bible Study Christ’s Royal Entry

This fascinating study of Palm Sunday in Luke 19:28-40 features Christ’s coronation and his willingness to enter Jerusalem to step off the throne and enter the throes of Passion Week, dying so His people could become His kingdom.

Bible Study Passage

28 And after He had said these things, He was going on ahead, ascending to Jerusalem. 29 And it came about that when He approached Bethphage and Bethany, near the mount that is called Olivet, He sent two of the disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village opposite you, in which as you enter you will find a colt tied, on which no one yet has ever sat; untie it, and bring it here. 31 “And if anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ thus shall you speak, ‘The Lord has need of it.’” 32 And those who were sent went away and found it just as He had told them. 33 And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?” 34 And they said, “The Lord has need of it.” (Luke 19:28-34 NASB)

35 And they brought it to Jesus, and they threw their garments on the colt, and put Jesus on it. 36 And as He was going, they were spreading their garments in the road. 37 And as He was now approaching, near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the miracles which they had seen. (Luke 19:35-37)

38 saying, “BLESSED IS THE KING WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD; Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” 39 And some of the Pharisees in the multitude said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” 40 And He answered and said, “I tell you, if these become silent, the stones will cry out!” (Luke 19:38-40)

Bible Study Questions

1. Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem kicked off Passion Week. What significant events happened during those days with Jesus?
2. Identify the special foresightful statements Jesus stated about the colt starting in verse 28.
3. Did things happen the way Jesus asserted (34-35)?
4. What is the significance of all of these details about the colt coming true?
5. Why do you think the people put their garments on the colt and on the road ahead of Jesus as He rode the colt?
6. Why do you think Jesus was going to Jerusalem? Why do you think so?
7. Describe those people that accompanied Jesus to Jerusalem on this two-mile walk up to Jerusalem from Bethany. Why did they act this way (37)?
8. Read Zechariah 9:9 and make your observations on what this prophetic verse says about the colt. What was the colt linked to in this old prophetic word?
9. Read Luke 19:39-40. Why did the Pharisees tell Jesus to rebuke his disciples? Why did Jesus answer the way He did (40)?
10. Do you think the disciples and the crowd understood the proclamations of kingship upon Jesus (John 12:16)?
11. Where was the other multitude coming from (See John 12:12-13)? What were they carrying?
12. Read Revelation 7:9-12. How is this passage related to what happened on Palm Sunday, Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem?
13. Describe the ideal king. Was Jesus like that? Explain.
14. Why did Jesus have to suffer to be a faithful king and priest (Psalm 118:27; 1 Cor 5:7)?
15. How does what Jesus said in John 18:36 help us know how to relate to political governments/kingdoms? What advice would you give to others on participating in politics?
16. If Jesus was coronated as king of the Jews that day, where was his crown?
17. Would you consider Jesus your king? Explain yourself.
18. Do you question His authority or live in obedience?
19. How do you find yourself responding to your king who died for you so that you could be part of His kingdom?