Matthew 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20; John 12
"Behold, Thy King Cometh"
Materials: a picture of a crown, Picture of Zacchaeus (link below), video of the Triumphal Entry, Paper, scissors, glue and other craft materials to make paper crowns.
Opening Song: "The Spirit of God" (Hymnal, 2)
Opening Prayer:
Scripture: Luke 19:38 "...Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest."
Attention Activity:
Show a picture of a crown like the one below. What is this? Who wears a crown? Kings are those who are born as royalty to rule and reign over a group of people. There are still kings and queens in certain countries today, but Jesus is also our King. As the first born son of our Heavenly Father, he was born divine and royal. Where is Jesus's kingdom? Jesus's Kingdom is the Kingdom of Heaven.
This week we start discussing the events during the last week of the Savior's life. As we hear the stories during scripture study and Family Home Evening, pay attention to the ways the disciples showed respect for the Savior as their heavenly King.
Lesson:
While Jesus was traveling on his way to Jerusalem, he passed through a town called Jericho. There was a man in Jericho named Zacchaeus who was a publican, that meant he collected peoples money and gave it to the government. Most people didn't like publicans because a lot of them lied and took more money than they should.
Show picture Zacchaeus in the Sycamore Tree, by James Tissot
Zacchaeus really wanted to see the Savior walk through his town, but there were too many people and he was a short man. Zacchaeus climbed a nearby tree, so he could see Jesus. Jesus saw Zacchaeus up in the tree and said, "Zacchaeus make haste, and come down; for today I must abide at thy house." Zacchaeus came down from the tree. He was so excited to meet the Savior. The people did not like Zacchaeus because he was a publican, but Zacchaeus told Jesus that he was always honest in his job and gave a lot of his money to the poor.
Jesus knew that Zacchaeus had a good heart and promised him "this day salvation come to this house." (Luke 18:1-9)
Jesus knows our hearts and he knows who is honest and who is not. He doesn't care if you are rich or poor as long as you are honest. Zacchaeus was so excited to see and worship the Savior as his King, he climbed a tree and let Jesus stay in his house.
After Jesus left Jericho, he went to Jerusalem. Ancient prophets had foretold that the Messiah would enter Jerusalem riding on a donkey. Show the video "The Lord's Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem" found on lds.org. Read Mark 11: 7-11 What did the people do to show respect for Jesus as their King? (put their clothes on the donkey, put their clothes on the road, and cut palm branches and put them down on the road, shouted "Hosanna", and "Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord" [Luke 19:38]). Read the following about the word Hosanna...
"A word from Hebrew that means “please save us” and is used in praise and supplication.
At the Feast of Tabernacles, which celebrated the Lord’s deliverance of Israel into the promised land, people chanted the words of Psalm 118 and waved palm branches. At the Lord’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the multitudes cried “Hosanna” and spread palm branches for Jesus to ride upon, thus demonstrating their understanding that Jesus was the same Lord who had delivered Israel anciently (Ps. 118:25–26; Matt. 21:9, 15; Mark 11:9–10; John 12:13). These people recognized Christ as the long-awaited Messiah. The word Hosanna has become a celebration of the Messiah in all ages (1 Ne. 11:6; 3 Ne. 11:14–17). The hosanna shout was included in the dedication of the Kirtland Temple (D&C 109:79) and is now a part of the dedication of modern temples" (Taken from Scriptures, Study Helps, Guide to the Scriptures, 'Hosanna').
(We also shouted "Hosanna" at the April 2018 General Conference last year when President Nelson was sustained as our prophet, seer, and revelator.)
Jesus is our Savior and he is also our King. We should always try to show our respect for Jesus and worship Him as our Lord. Bear your testimony of the Savior.
Activity:
Make and decorate paper crowns. Write on the front "Jesus is my King". You can find printable crown templates here.
Closing Song: "Rejoice the Lord is King" (Hymnal, 66)
Closing Prayer:
Refreshment:
Copycat "Nothing Bundt Cake" Red Velvet Bundt Cake
Decorate your bundt cake to look like a crown!
Ingredients
- For the cake
- 1 box Red Velvet Cake Mix*
- 3/4 cup sour cream at room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 eggs at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- For the frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- *Note - If you can't find a red velvet mix use a white cake mix, plus 3 tablespoons cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a Bundt pan. (I use Crisco and lots of it.) Set aside.
- Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix on low with an electric mixer until ingredients are combined, then turn up the speed to medium and beat for two minutes. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool.
- For the frosting, add the butter and cream cheese to a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium for 2 minutes. Turn the mixer down to low and gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Once combined, turn the mixer up to medium and beat for another two minutes. Pour frosting into a pastry bag fitted with a standard plastic coupler (I used Ateco brand). Pipe onto cooled cake. Serve immediately. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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