Hosanna | For the One

As Jesus enters Jerusalem to shouts of “Hosanna,” the crowd expects a political liberator, but He comes as a humble Savior riding on a donkey, bringing a kingdom not of this world. Will we still worship Him when He doesn’t fit our plans? Discover how Jesus fulfills prophecy, defeats sin through the cross, and invites us to receive Him as our true Savior King—and consider who in your life needs to hear this good news today. Title: Hosanna Series: For the One Text: Luke 15:11-32 Speaker: Josh Branham ___ Why do you think Jesus chose to reveal His identity gradually instead of openly declaring He was the Messiah from the beginning? How does the idea of the “Messianic Secret” challenge the way we expect God to work in our lives? What were the crowds expecting from Jesus on Palm Sunday, and how were those expectations different from His true mission? What unrealistic expectations have you put on God? How does Jesus’ statement that “my kingdom is not of this world” shape our understanding of His purpose? What are some modern-day things people “worship” or look to for salvation instead of Jesus? Who is someone in your life who needs to hear about Jesus—and what is one practical step you can take to reach them during Holy Week? ___ DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Which of the two sons—the rebellious younger brother or the self-righteous older brother—do you find yourself relating to most, and why? What are some modern ways people, like the younger son, try to find fulfillment apart from God? Why do you think the father allowed his son to leave rather than forcing him to stay? When you picture God seeing you after you’ve sinned, do you tend to imagine an angry judge, a distant force, a loving father, or something else? What does the father running to embrace his son teach us about God’s heart toward people who return to Him? How does legalism and self-righteousness keep people from truly experiencing God’s grace? Why is it sometimes difficult for Christians to celebrate when certain “kinds” of sinners come to faith? Who in your life might feel like they are living in the “distant country,” and how could you help point them back to the Father? ___ FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebook -   / hillcityboise   Instagram -   / hillcityboise   TikTok -   / hillcityboise   Facebook —   / hillcityboise   Instagram —   / hillcityboise