DISCOURSE: 1406
IMPENITENCE
Matthew 27:3. _Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he
was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces
of silver to the Chief Priests and Elders, saying, I have sinned in
that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1407
THE DISPOSAL OF THE MONEY PAID TO THE TRAITOR JUDAS
Matthew 27:9. _Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the
prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price
of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value;
and gave them for th... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1408
PILATE’S PROTEST
Matthew 27:24. _When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but
that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands
before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just
person: see ye to it. Then answered all the people, and said,... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1409
THE INDIGNITIES OFFERED TO OUR LORD
Matthew 27:26. _Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had
scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified. Then the soldiers of
the Governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him
the whole band of soldiers. And they st... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1410
THE MOCKING OF CHRIST UPON THE CROSS
Matthew 27:38. _Then were there two thieves crucified with him; one on
the right hand, and another on the left. And they that passed by
reviled him, wagging their heads, and saying, Thou that destroyest the
temple, and buildest it in three days,... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1411
THE SUPERNATURAL DARKNESS
Matthew 27:45. _Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all
the land unto the ninth hour_.
IT might well be expected that the crucifixion of the Son of God
should be accompanied with circumstances of a peculiar nature;
sufficient, when properly unde... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1412
SIGNS ATTENDANT ON OUR LORD’S DEATH
Matthew 27:51. _And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain
from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks
rent_.
THE incarnation and death of God’s co-equal, co-eternal Son are
facts so incredible, that nothing but a... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1413
THE GUARDING OF THE SEPULCHRE
Matthew 27:62. _Now the next day, that followed the day of the
preparation, the Chief Priests and Pharisees came together unto
Pilate, saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was
yet alive, After three days I will rise again. Command... [ Continue Reading ]