APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
What do you make of Jesus riding a donkey? Does this fulfill prophecy? What does it teach us about the Savior?
Why did the chief priest and scribes react with indignation when Jesus did wonderful things according to Matthew 21:15?
Matthew 21:22 says, “And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” Has this been your experience with prayer? Why does Jesus give an unlimited check to prayer warriors?
Where did Jesus get his authority? What was his authority? How do you submit to the authority of Jesus Christ?
Kingly Deeds
Matthew 20:29-21:27
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