Jesus, Our Humble King
Children's church (3-6) · member guide · Anchor: Matthew 21:1-11
From the sermon A Royal Prophet
Jesus, Our Humble King
This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying, 'Say to the daughter of Zion, Behold, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.'
— Matthew 21:4-5
## Story Time Jesus rode into the big city on a small donkey. The people shouted and waved branches because they thought He would fight the bad rulers. But Jesus came as a gentle King to save people from their sins by dying on the cross. He is the special King God promised.
## Motion Time Wave your arms like palm branches and shout, 'Hosanna!' Then pat your heart and whisper, 'Jesus saves me.'
## Yes or No? Did Jesus ride a donkey into the city?
## Color Time Draw a picture of Jesus riding a donkey while children wave branches and shout Hosanna.