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Mark 11 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: Hosanna!

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolHosanna!

DonkeytreeCrowdTempleflower

Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenHosanna!

DONKEY → picture 3BRANCH → picture 4TEMPLE → picture 2TREE → picture 1

Grade 1A House of Prayer

Jesus rode a young donkey. → picture 2People waved branches. → picture 5A house of prayer → picture 4The fig tree had no fruit. → picture 3Pray and forgive. → picture 1

Grade 2The King Comes

  1. What animal did the disciples get? A young donkey (circle)
  2. What did they put on the donkey? Their coats (circle)
  3. What did people spread on the road? Their coats and branches (circle)
  4. What did the people shout? Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
  5. How did the people feel? Happy (circle)
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Grade 3Pray and Forgive

  1. How did Jesus ride into Jerusalem? On a young donkey
  2. What did Jesus do in the temple? He turned over the tables of people buying and selling.
  3. What did Jesus say God's house should be called? A house of prayer for all the nations
  4. What should we do when we pray? Believe (have faith in God)
  5. What should we do if we have something against someone when we pray? Forgive them
1: Jesus rode a young donkey.2: People spread branches on the road.3: The fig tree had no fruit.4: A house of prayer5: Pray and forgive.

Grade 4A House of Prayer for All

  1. What did the crowds shout as Jesus entered Jerusalem? Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the kingdom of our father David!
  2. What did Jesus say God's house should be for? A house of prayer for all the nations
  3. What happened to the fig tree? It withered from the roots.
  4. What did Jesus teach about prayer and forgiveness? Pray believing, and forgive others when you pray so that the Father may forgive you.

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5The Fig Tree and the Temple

  1. Why did Jesus ride a colt that had never been ridden? It was set apart for sacred use and fulfilled Zechariah 9:9, showing Him as the humble King.
  2. How does the fig tree relate to the temple? Both looked fruitful but were not; the temple was busy but failed its purpose.
  3. What two prophets does Jesus quote about the temple? Isaiah (56) and Jeremiah (7)
  4. What did Jesus' question about John reveal about the leaders? They cared more about public opinion than about truth.
  5. What must be joined to prayer, according to the passage? Forgiveness: forgive others when you pray, so the Father may forgive you.
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Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

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