Battle Cry (Study Guide)
“Battle Cry”
Sermon Study Guide for February 26, 2023
Scripture: John 12:12-19
Symbols…
1. Two Parades
Pilate
Jesus
“Lamb of God” (John 1:29)
Palm Branches
Donkey (Zechariah 9:9; Revelation 19:11)
2. Fight Like Jesus
a. Move ________________ the conflict
Romans 12:18
b. Extend peace to _____________________
Zechariah 9:10
“the whole world has gone after him”
c. Follow the ____________________________
Colossians 1:19-20
Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
- What is the significance of the timing of the first Palm Sunday?
- What are some of the symbols (and their meaning) of Passover and Palm Sunday?
- Recall a time in your life when Jesus showed up and you almost missed it. What happened? What helped you to “see” him?
- Which of the examples of Jesus regarding peacemaking in this story is the hardest for you to practice? Why?
- What does Romans 12:18 have to say about our practice of peacemaking?
- What is “the way of the lamb”? How can we follow it?
- What would the world look like if “the whole church went after” Jesus?
- What is your battle cry?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - Zechariah 9:9-17
Tuesday - Romans 9-21
Wednesday - 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Thursday - 1 John 4:7-21
Friday - Revelation 19:11-16
Saturday - Mark 11:12-25
In response to this Scripture, how will you live?
Prayer Prompt: To become more like the lamb of God.
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