This week brings us to Palm Sunday, where we remember Jesus’ entering into Jerusalem the final week of his earthly life. The crowds were enthusiastically shouting, “Hosanna!” while the religious leaders were nervously trying to calm things down. Jesus’ response was insightful: “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”

Join us Sunday as we consider: what would those stones have said?

The answer may surprise you.

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(WEEKLY COMMUNITY GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDE)

Title: Stones // Scripture: Luke 19:28–44

ARRIVAL / SOCIAL TIME 15-20 minutes Spend the first 15 minutes or so of your time together catching up and socializing with one another. Also find time to catch up together on how the assignments from last week turned out.

SERMON REVIEW 5-10 minutes

This week brings us to Palm Sunday, where we remember Jesus’ entering into Jerusalem the final week of his earthly life. The crowds were enthusiastically shouting, “Hosanna!” while the religious leaders were nervously trying to calm things down. Jesus’ response was insightful: “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”

THE MAIN THOUGHT keep this in mind as you facilitate discussion.

Revelation can bring clarity when reason is cloudy.

SEE IT – Questions 10-15 minutes

Picture (What is the story saying?): What were the people gathered in Jerusalem hoping for in a coming Messiah or new king? Jesus deserved the praise! Did those shouting, “Hosanna” understand the kind of king He was proclaiming to be? What revelation had the rocks seen that would make their praise come alive?

Mirror (Where am I in the story?): Can I shout, “Hosanna” to a king who is lowly and riding on a donkey instead of a warhorse? What are the “stones” that mark God-moments in my life? Is my reason cloudy at times? Do I get swept up in emotion or keep emotions at arms length?

Window (How does the story change how I see those around me?):  The way I respond to what God reveals about himself says a lot about my relationship with him. Where can the revelation God has given me bring clarity in how I view myself? My neighbor? The nations or the next generation? What could I give away if I knew I had it?

BE IT – Practice 15 minutes

Change UP // Know Your Praise 5 minutes

Aaron challenged us to remember the revelation God has given us. Take time to write an account of who you have seen God to be in your life—in your story. Write down that revelation. If you don’t have it, ask for it.

Change IN //  Grow Your Displays 

Where have I misunderstood or mocked Jesus or his kingdom? The stones of condemnation that were dropped when Jesus met the woman accused of adultery remind us that God does not condemn us. Name those things that have accused you and held you in fear and imagine the thud as those stones fall to the ground. In response to forgiveness, step out of a comfort zone this week and take a bodily posture that reflects something you want in your life. If you don’t like raising your hands or don’t feel like worshipping, raise your hands because you want it. Get on your knees if you want humility. Stand with your hands open in a posture of giving or receiving if you want generosity or to believe you can receive forgiveness and blessing. Remain in this posture a few minutes and listen for God to speak. If you don’t hear anything specifically for you, don’t be discouraged. Try it again another day! The Father is delighted in your presence!

Change OUT // Show Hallelujah Anyway 

Find one way to live out praise to God even in a place that feels clouded by reason alone. In other words, don’t wait on a feeling of confidence but look for a way to show your family, friends or co-workers what reliance on God looks like

CLOSING PRAYER 5 minutes
Take a few minutes to gather any prayer requests and pray for each other to SEE IT and BE IT this week.