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The crowd is excitedly buzzing, voices shouting ‘Hosanna!’ as palm branches wave. People tower over you from your small spot in the crowd, and it’s hard to see what’s happening. You stretch onto your tiptoes, trying to glimpse Jesus as He rides past on a donkey. The sunlight glows through the dust, and the energy around you is overwhelming. What do you see, hear, and feel in this moment? Describe the scene from a child’s perspective, capturing the emotions of seeing Jesus for the first time.

What do you think ‘Hosanna’ means, and why might people be shouting it?

How would you feel if you were in a big crowd and couldn’t see what was happening?

What do you imagine the donkey looks and sounds like as it walks past?

Why do you think people are waving palm branches?

What does the sunlight shining through the dust make the scene look like?

How would you feel seeing Jesus for the first time?

Can you describe the excitement of the crowd using sounds and feelings?

Why might this moment be important to the people in the crowd?

How would you try to get a better view if you were a small child in the crowd?