Grade 5 Lesson 7

Grade 5 Lesson 7: A Humble King

Learning Outcomes

Entry of our Lord into Jerusalem (Ooshaino)

• G5.LO14 - Explore how the Triumphal Entry fulfills Old Testament prophecy.
• G5.LO15 - Explore the event in Biblical context and salvific history.
• G5.LO16 - Explore the differences of a king riding on a horse vs Christ riding in on a donkey.

Textbook Lesson

• Lesson 7 Textbook PDF

Expanding Thoughts on Lesson

• Lazurus is raised from death
  • Why did Christ delay before going to Lazarus?, Fr. Gabriel Wissa (Coptic Orthodox Answers)

Lesson Resources

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Connecting Materials

• Articles
  • "A Food for Thought on the Holy Week Services", Fr. T. George
  • Palm Sunday, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
• Liturgical References
  • Palm Sunday Liturgical Service Book and Hymns
• Scripture
  • Lazarus death and resurrection (John 11)
  • The Triumph of Palm Sunday (Matthew 21:1–9; Mark 11:1–11; Luke 19:28–40)
  • The story of Balaam and his donkey (Numbers 22:20-35)