SERMON RECAP
John 12 tells us that on Palm Sunday, the crowds welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem with celebration, palm branches, and cries of “Hosanna.” Pastor Mike Schnepp reminds us that while Jesus was visible to everyone, many still missed who He truly was. The crowd wanted a political rescuer, the disciples were confused by what they could not understand, and the Pharisees resisted Jesus because He threatened their way of life. Though Jesus was hidden in plain sight, their expectations kept them from recognizing the kind of King He really is.
This message invites us to examine our own hearts. Are we coming to Jesus with our own agenda? Are we struggling to trust Him when life feels confusing? Are we resisting surrender and keeping Jesus at a safe distance? Palm Sunday shows us that Jesus is not the King we would have designed, but He is exactly the King we need—humble, trustworthy, and victorious over sin and death. The invitation is clear: see the bigger story and submit again to the true King.
SCRIPTURE: John 12:12–19, Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 118:25, John 10:10, Psalm 44:23-26, Daniel 9:20-27
COMO UTILIZAR ESTE GUIA DE DISCUSSÃO
As you lead the discussion, note there is a specific framework. We believe that spiritual growth works best through a specific “working model of change” that includes three key growth areas: Head, Heart, and Hands.
HEAD: These questions help us examine what the scripture shows.
HEART: These questions help us wrestle with what we believe.
HANDS: This is where you encourage a response to obey and apply what God is speaking.
Leader Reminder: The goal of this discussion is not just conversation but transformation. Encourage participation, honesty, and practical obedience.
QUEBRA-GELO
- Have you ever misunderstood someone’s intentions at first and only later realized what was really going on?
- When you hear the word “king,” what kinds of qualities or images come to mind?
- What is one part of Holy Week or Easter that has been especially meaningful to you in the past?
TÍTULO
O que nos revela a Escritura?
- In John 12:12–19, what do we learn about the crowd, the disciples, and the Pharisees in this passage?
- What do the actions of the crowd reveal about what they expected Jesus to do?
- How does Jesus’ actions reveal what kind of King he came to be?
CORAÇÃO
Em que acreditamos?
- Are there areas where you have expected Jesus to work according to your timeline or agenda? What has that revealed in your heart?
- When life feels confusing or God seems hard to understand, what helps you keep trusting His heart and not just your feelings?
- Are there areas of your life where you are keeping Jesus at a safe distance—things you don’t want to surrender to Him? What makes those areas hard to release?
MÃOS
Praticar juntos em comunidade
- Which group do you relate to most right now—the crowd, the disciples, or the Pharisees? Based on this, what is one specific step of obedience God is inviting you to take this week?
- O que precisas do grupo neste momento — oração, encorajamento, sabedoria ou apoio mútuo?
PARTILHAR: MISSÃO
Pôr em prática a mensagem esta semana
Interceder
- Por quem vais rezar todos os dias desta semana? (Diz o nome dessa pessoa em voz alta no grupo.)
- Qual é o pedido específico que vais apresentar a Deus em nome deles?
Partilhar (Missão e Obediência — Individual)
- Com quem vais partilhar esta lição aprendida esta semana?
- Pede a Deus que te dê uma oportunidade esta semana para rezares por alguém em tempo real.
Action Step
Complete esta frase: «Esta semana, vou pôr em prática este sermão ao __________.»
ATUALIZAÇÃO NA PRÓXIMA SEMANA
- Incentive o grupo a voltar na próxima semana, pronto para partilhar como puseram em prática o passo HANDS e como viveram o passo SHARE: MISSION.
ORAÇÃO
- Pray for hearts that recognize Jesus as He truly is instead of as we want Him to be.
- Pray for deeper trust in seasons of confusion, disappointment, or silence.
- Pray for courage to surrender every area of life to the rule of Jesus.
- Pray that our groups would respond to Jesus with obedience, humility, and renewed worship as we prepare our hearts for Easter.