Key Thought : A theoretical knowledge of Christ will not do us any good. We must feed upon Him, receive Him into the heart, so that His life, His love, His grace must be assimulated.

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[Lesson plan for Jesus in Jerusalem June 15, 2015]

1. Have a volunteer read Luke 19:33-40.

a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
b. Why did Jesus enter Jerusalem? What was the response of the people and religious leaders?
c. Personal Application: How can many people today reject Bible truth because it’s not what they expected? Share your thoughts.
d. Case Study: One of your relatives states: “Why didn’t Jesus’ disciples listen to what He told them? They were disappointed and fearful when they should have understood all along what was going on.” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Luke 19:45-48.

a. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
b. Do you think God gets upset with people who misuse or abuse their body temple and yet claim to be His?
c. Personal Application: What is the difference between anger and righteous indignation? If someone is careless or indifferent or insolent toward your church services, would you be angry, indignant, or indifferent and not do or say anything? Share your thoughts.
d. Case Study: One of your friends states, “Why did Jesus get upset and overturn the money tables and whip the merchants? Isn’t that out of character for Him?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

3. Have a volunteer read Luke 20:9-16.

a. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
b. How could we reject God’s messengers today? By rejecting the Scriptures? Casting doubt on the Bible’s messages? Ignoring the Scriptures? Trying to scientifically explain the Bible away, taking God out of the equation?
c. Personal Application: Since God sent Ellen White gave us special messages, how could we as Adventists disrespect or disregard her as God’s messenger? Share your thoughts..
d. Case Study: One of your neighbors states, “Are there people who use religion for profit, prestige, or position? How does God feel about people who abuse or misuse their religious position?” How would you respond to your friend?

4. Have a volunteer read Luke 20:20-26.

a. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
b. Why are there people who are convinced they shouldn’t pay taxes or follow the laws of the government and yet claim to follow Christ?
c. Personal Application: How should we deal with government and its laws in respect to following God and His laws? Share your thoughts.
d. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Note : “Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.” MH p. 149.

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