Read the Bible texts using different translations or age-appropriate children’s Bibles, act it out, use puppets or visual aids.

• Zechariah 9:9-10
• Philippians 2:5-11
• Matthew 21:1-11

Memorize

“that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:10-11

Listen to and sing the songs that will be a part of this week's worship service.

• “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” (Lutheran Service Book 443)
• “Ride On, Ride On in Majesty” (LSB 441)
• “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” (LSB 442)

1. King’s Ride-Assign one person to be the king, while another is the donkey. The donkey must carry the king on his/her back for a given route. Time each pair to see which donkey can carry the king the fastest. Talk about how Jesus arrived in Jerusalem on a donkey and why this was significant given Zechariah 9:9-10.
2. Kneel & Confess-Spend some time in prayer together. Get on your knees and confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and exalt Him for who He is.
3. Hosanna!-Create a “Hosanna! God save us!” banner and hang it up in your home. Talk about what it means to speak these words.  

Recitation: The First Article Part 1 & Meaning [Luther’s Small Catechism, Blue p. 105, Maroon p. 108, Black-p. 133]

 Q & A: Assign one person to be the catechizer to ask questions and allow others to answer. (Guide them/provide unknown answers.)

• Luther’s Small Catechism, 2008 Questions 96-107 (Blue p. 105-112, Maroon p. 109-116)

• Luther’s Small Catechism, 2017 Questions 113-130 (p. 134-144)

Need a catechism? Let us know!

1. Share highs and lows of the day.
2. How have you seen God at work lately?
3. What does the Scripture reading teach about God?
4. What does it teach about people?
5. What is the key theme of the Scripture reading?
6. What do you learn about the key theme? How can you apply it to your daily walk with the Lord? (Yourself, your relationship with God or your relationships with others?)
7. Any cautions to heed? Any promises to anticipate?

• Adoration (Wow, God!): Proclaim at least three things that amaze you about God today.
• Confession (Sorry, God!): Confess, repent, and ask for forgiveness.
• Thanksgiving (Thanks, God!): Thank God for blessings, lessons, gifts, etc.
• Supplication (Please, God!): Ask God to intervene where you know of needs.