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1. Read verse 28. What had Jesus been talking about? Why does Luke mention again that Jesus is going on ahead, up to Jerusalem? When else had Luke mentioned Jerusalem? (18:31; 19:11; etc)

2. Read verses 29-34. As Jesus drew near the suburbs of Jerusalem, what mission did he give two of his disciples? What problem did he foresee? How were they to deal with it? What does "the Lord needs it" tell us about Jesus?

3. Read as background Zechariah 9:9-10. Read verses 35-38. How did Jesus fulfill prophecy? What was the purpose of his entry into Jerusalem? (Lk 18:31-33) What was his "triumph?" (Lk20:17,41, etc) (Heb 2:14-16; Jn 12:31,32)

4. How did he enter? How did the crowds respond when he entered Jerusalem in this way? Why were they so joyful? What was his triumph? (20:17,41) What was Jesus teaching about himself and his kingdom?

5. Read verses 39-44. Why did the Pharisees tell Jesus to rebuke his disciples? How did he respond? Why? Why did Jesus weep? Why would such tragedy come upon the city?

6. Read verses 45-48. Why did Jesus go to the temple instead of the palace? What did he do and say there? Why? How should God's house be used?

7. How did the people respond to Jesus' actions and words? How did the religious leaders respond to him? What does this show about Jesus?