1. Read John 12:12–19. What stands out to you about the crowd’s expectations of Jesus that day, and how might that be similar to what people expect from God today?
  2. The message talked about the 10th of Nisan—Lamb Selection Day (Exodus 12:3). Why is it significant that Jesus’ Triumphal Entry happened on this specific day, and how does that change how you see Palm Sunday?
  3. Read Zechariah 9:9 and John 12:14–15. Why do you think Jesus chose to ride a donkey instead of a warhorse, and what does that tell us about the kind of kingdom He is bringing?
  4. The message highlighted that Jesus is both King and Lamb. How does seeing Jesus as the “Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29) deepen your understanding of His death and resurrection?
  5. John 12:12–19 shows different groups reacting to Jesus. Which group do you identify with most right now—disciples, eyewitnesses, curious onlookers, or religious critics—and why?
  6. The key truth for Point 3 was: “You can wave a palm branch and still miss the Lamb.” When have you ever been excited about Jesus in a moment (like a worship experience or a special season) but walked away from Him everyday?
  7. How can your life group help you follow Jesus not just through the “Triumphal Entry” moments (blessings, answered prayers, excitement) but also through the cross‑shaped moments (suffering, sacrifice, obedience)?
  8. If someone in your circle asked, “What is Palm Sunday really about?” how would you explain it in your own words, using: King, Lamb, donkey, and the 10th of Nisan?