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Based on the message by Chad Everett
OVERVIEW
In this message, Chad Everett teaches an unconventional Palm Sunday message by connecting Mark 13 with Daniel 9—and reveals how precise and intentional God’s plan really is.
Palm Sunday was not random. It was the exact moment God fulfilled prophecy and brought His Lamb into Jerusalem.
But here’s the tension:
The people who knew Scripture the best still missed Jesus.
That same challenge exists today.
Students are surrounded by voices—friends, social media, culture, opinions—and it is easy to be shaped by what is popular instead of what is true.
This message challenges you to:
- See Jesus clearly
- Recognize what God is doing
- Not miss the moment
- Live ready for what’s coming
Because this is real:
If God was exact about Jesus’ first coming, He will be exact about what comes next.
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
Read → Respond → Reflect
- Start with the focus
● Open your Bible and read the Scripture
● Let God’s Word answer the questions
● Then apply it to your real life
This is not about just understanding more. This is about living differently.
SECTION 1 — DO NOT BE DECEIVED
Focus
Not everything that sounds right is true.
READ
Mark 13:5, Matthew 16:21–23, Colossians 2:8
RESPOND
- According to Mark 13:5, what is Jesus warning us about?
- Why did Peter reject what Jesus said in Matthew 16?
- What does it mean to be “mindful of the things of man”?
- According to Colossians 2:8, what can take you captive?
- Where are students most influenced by voices that are not rooted in truth?
REFLECT
- What is shaping how I think right now?
● Do I check what I believe against Scripture?
● Where am I more influenced by culture than God’s Word?
SECTION 2 — GOD’S PLAN IS REAL (DANIEL 9)
Focus
God’s plan is not random—it is exact.
READ
Daniel 9:24–26, Isaiah 46:9–10
RESPOND
- What did God reveal to Daniel about the future?
- What does this prophecy show about God’s control over time?
- Why does it matter that Jesus came at the exact time God said?
- What does Isaiah 46:9–10 say about God’s authority over the future?
- How does this change the way you view the Bible?
REFLECT
- Do I trust God’s timing—or do I get frustrated with it?
● Where do I want control instead of trusting God?
● Do I actually believe God has a plan for my life?
SECTION 3 — JESUS IS THE LAMB (PALM SUNDAY)
Focus
Jesus was not just a teacher—He was the Lamb sent by God.
READ
Exodus 12:3–6, John 1:29, Luke 19:35–38
RESPOND
- What were the requirements for the Passover lamb in Exodus 12?
- How is Jesus described in John 1:29?
- What is happening when Jesus enters Jerusalem in Luke 19?
- Why does the timing of Palm Sunday matter?
- What does this reveal about who Jesus really is?
REFLECT
- Do I see Jesus clearly—or just casually?
● Do I treat Him as Savior, or just something I believe in?
● What does it mean for me personally that He is the Lamb?
SECTION 4 — DON’T MISS JESUS
Focus
You can know about God and still miss Him.
READ
John 5:39–40, Luke 19:41–44, Hebrews 3:12–15
RESPOND
- What mistake did the religious leaders make in John 5?
- Why did Jesus weep over Jerusalem in Luke 19?
- According to Hebrews 3, what causes people to drift from God?
- How could people know Scripture but still reject Jesus?
- How can students today miss what God is doing?
REFLECT
- Have I ever felt God speak to me and ignored it?
● Am I open to what God is saying right now?
● What is God asking me to respond to?
SECTION 5 — LIVE READY
Focus
An end is coming—live like it matters.
READ
Mark 13:13, Matthew 28:19–20, 2 Peter 3:10–14
RESPOND
- What does Jesus say about enduring to the end?
- What mission has every believer been given?
- According to 2 Peter, how should we live knowing the end is coming?
- What does it actually look like to “live ready”?
- What distractions keep students from thinking about eternity?
REFLECT
- Am I living for what matters—or just what’s easy?
● If Jesus returned soon, what would need to change?
● What does “living ready” look like in my daily life?
UNIFIED PRACTICE FOR THE WEEK
See Jesus. Welcome Him. Follow Him.
This week is not about just learning.
It’s about responding.
STEP 1 — SEE JESUS
READ
Luke 19:35–38
ASK
● Am I paying attention to what God is showing me?
● Am I aware of His voice in my life?
DO THIS
Spend time in the Word daily—even if it’s short and intentional.
STEP 2 — WELCOME JESUS
READ
John 1:29
ASK
● Have I fully surrendered my life to Jesus?
● Am I holding anything back?
DO THIS
Talk to God honestly about where you are.
STEP 3 — FOLLOW JESUS
READ
Matthew 16:24
ASK
● Am I actually following Jesus—or just saying I do?
● What is one thing God is asking me to change?
DO THIS
Obey something God has already shown you.
STEP 4 — LIVE DIFFERENT
READ
Mark 13:5
ASK
● What voices do I need to stop listening to?
● What truth do I need to stand on?
DO THIS
Limit one distraction (social media, content, etc.) and replace it with time with God.
STEP 5 — REFLECT
ASK
● Did I recognize what God was doing this week?
● Did I respond—or ignore it?
● What is God asking me to do next?
FINAL ENCOURAGEMENT
Palm Sunday wasn’t just a moment.
It was a fulfillment.
The people saw Jesus…
…but many didn’t recognize Him.
Don’t let that be you.
You are called to:
● See Jesus clearly
● Respond when He speaks
● Live ready for what’s coming
The question is not:
“What is happening in the world?”
The question is:
“Am I ready for Jesus?”