A Cartoonist’s
Guide to the Bible
by Steve Thomason
SOURCE: Young Catholics
ASK A
TEEN
GOSPEL
DISCUSSION
Discussion questions for teens with sample answers based on their interests.
Discussion Questions
Mark 11:1-10
Discussion Questions:
1. How do you think the people felt when Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey?
2. Why do you think the crowd shouted “Hosanna!” and laid down palm branches for Jesus?
3. What do you think the significance is of Jesus choosing to enter Jerusalem in this way?
4. How might this event have impacted the religious leaders and authorities of the time?
5. How can we apply the lessons from this passage to our own lives today?
Sample Answers:
1. Teens interested in history might relate to the excitement and anticipation of the crowd, similar to welcoming a hero or king.
2. Teens interested in music and performance might see the shouting of “Hosanna!” as a form of celebration and praise, like at a concert.
3. Teens interested in symbolism might discuss how Jesus’ choice of a donkey symbolizes humility and peace, rather than a horse symbolizing war.
4. Teens interested in social justice might consider how Jesus’ actions challenged the authority and status quo of the religious leaders.
5. Teens interested in personal growth might reflect on how we can welcome Jesus into our lives with humility and praise, just like the people in this passage.
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Jared Dees
SOURCE: The Religion Teacher
Why do they sing this song to welcome Jesus? What does Hosanna mean? The Meaning of Hosanna Hosanna is a Hebrew word meaning “grant salvation” or “save us.” The people are quoting Psalm 118:25-26, which proclaims: “LORD, grant salvation!” – Psalm 118:25 “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD.” – Psalm 118:26 So, what is the significance of singing “Hosanna” as Jesus enters Jerusalem? Think about what Jesus did there. He died and rose again, which grants us salvation. The Catholic Palm Sunday Mass begins with the reading of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. The congregation holds palms to commemorate the event and sing “Hosanna in the highest” as they process into the church to take their seats in the pews. We also hear this Bible verse in the Sanctus prayer during the Liturgy of the Eucharist. We pray with the angels and saints: “Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.” Thus just before we commemorate the Last Supper, we remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and sing a reminder of what he gives to us. Jesus Christ saves us.
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