Matthew 27 - Introduction

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 must show evidence of commitment to Him who died, was buried and arose again. The story of Jesus' death and burial in Matthew Twenty-seven should move us to that commitment.

Matthew devoted about one-fourth of his gospel to the death of Jesus and the events of the last days of His life leading to that sacrifice for our sins. His death pictures the struggle between salvation by His blood and damnation brought on by following men. Jesus was a godly and perfect man that did nothing wrong. (Matthew 27:19; Matthew 27:23) The Christ suffered pain, humiliation and separation from God so that sinners might be saved. He died for the sins of the entire world. Jesus was crucified not for doing anything wrong, but for His claim to be the Messiah.