Triumphal Entry of Palm Sunday (Mark 11:1-11) Printable Bible Lesson & Sunday School Activities PDF

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🚸 Ages 6-12 Years Old

Palm Sunday opens up the celebration of Holy Week, when we look at the events leading up to the crucifixion of Christ. With Palm Sunday, we celebrate the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. His triumphal march was not what we’d expect of a typical “parade”, just as His victory on the cross is not what we’d expect of a typical king. But Jesus does the unexpected in amazing and life-changing ways. This lesson reminds us of how and why He rode into town on a donkey, and why it’s important for us to honor and praise Him every day of our lives. 

Jesus came humbly, to seek and save the lost. He didn’t always do things in the ways that we (or anyone else) would expect, but He fulfilled God’s plans and redeemed us from sin. Palm Sunday reminds us that He is great and mighty and worthy of our praise and adoration. Whether we lift up palms or lift our voices in song, we can rejoice in who He is and celebrate why He came. Unlike the people on the first Palm Sunday, we know the end of the story and recognize Jesus as Lord, not just for a day but for eternity.  

Passage: Mark 11:1-11 (See also John 12:12-16, Matthew 21:1-11)

Target Audience: Kindergarten-6th grade 

Materials Needed: Pictures or examples of things that change; baggy sweaters or jerseys; construction paper or cardstock; markers or crayons; decorative supplies; paper bags; paper plates or bowls; noisemakers; dried rice or beans; streamers; palm branches; sporting equipment; coats/cloaks; scissors; glue or tape; Bibles.

More Resources Online

• Watch the video demonstration of the object lesson. 
• Watch the video example for the craft projects.
• Watch the video Bible story “The Story of Easter” from Saddleback Kids Club
• Watch the video Bible story “Jesus and Palm Sunday” from Crossroads Kids
• For more free illustrations, visit Christian Clip Arts and Ministry-To-Children
• Free youth ministry lesson for Palm Sunday
• More Sunday School teaching for Mark 11:1-11

"An Unusual Parade - Mark 11:1-11 NIV" is a Bible lesson and activity pack for children that focuses on the Palm Sunday story. The lesson explores how Jesus' entry into Jerusalem was a different kind of parade, not what people expected, and how He still came to save and serve people in a humble way. The lesson includes a discussion about parades, an object lesson where children act out the story, a video, and craft activities.

Easy-Prep Bible Lesson

• Target Age: elementary school, adaptable for K-6th grades
• Translation: choose NIV, ESV or KJV
• Stand-alone lesson plan
• Instant digital download
• Flexible teaching plan for mixed age groups
• Ideal for Kids' Church or Sunday School (45-60 minutes teaching time)

Attention Keeping Activities

• Object Lesson with video demonstration
  
• Game Suggestions
• Easy To Follow Teaching Plan
• Craft Ideas with video demonstration 
• Coloring Page
• Word Find Worksheet
• Memory Verse Poster