Here are some questions to help you process this message and apply it to your life:

1. What is something you’re passionate about? (environment, gardening, volunteering)

2. What thoughts come to mind when you hear the term “Passion Week”? 

3. All 4 gospel writers record Jesus entering into Jerusalem. Matthew 21:1–11, Mark 11:1–11, Luke 19:28–44, and John 12:12–19. Pick one or read all four and discuss what stands out to you. 

4. Read Matthew 21:5. What does it mean to you that Jesus came gently and that he enters into our lives the same way?

5. How has God encouraged you? Who is someone you could encourage?