THE DEATH AND BURIAL OF JESUS Matthew Twenty-Seven The death of Jesus demands more than just asking Jesus into your heart. His death for our sins demands submissive obedience. The death of Jesus demands a change in behavior of those that would follow Him. The life of one that would follow Jesus mu... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS' BETRAYER HANGS HIMSELF MATTHEW 27:1-10:_ The chief priests and elders wanted Jesus put to death. Pilate was the person used to accomplish their wicked purpose. They thought that Pilate would be willing to put Jesus to death because he claimed to be a friend of Caesar. Pilate knew Jesus was i... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS WAS SENTENCED TO DEATH BY PILATE MATTHEW 27:11-26:_ Pilate asked Jesus, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus did not reply to the false charges made by the chief priests and elders. This caused Pilate to marvel and to understand that Jesus really was innocent. Pilate believed in Jesus but, l... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS WAS MOCKED BY THE SOLDIERS MATTHEW 27:27-31:_ Jesus was mocked and humiliated in every possible way. He was dressed in a scarlet robe like a king. They probably decided that a king needs a crown. They platted a crown of thorns and put it on His precious head. As if that were not painful and h... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS' DEATH AND BURIAL MATTHEW 27:32-66:_ The power of the cross makes salvation possible. The sign over His head read, "This is Jesus the King of the Jews." He is far more though, "Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever." (1 Tim... [ Continue Reading ]