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Tag Archives: Matthew 27
the oldest alternative
Matthew 27:57-66 57 When it was evening, a rich man from Arimathea came, named Joseph, who also was a disciple of Jesus. 58 He went to Pilate and requested the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered it to be given … Continue reading
footnote to triumph
Matthew 27:45-56 45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?”[1] that is, “My … Continue reading
they made him do it
Matthew 27:27-44 27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the governor’s headquarters, and they gathered the whole battalion in front of him. 28 And they stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, 29 and after … Continue reading
Pilate’s choice
Matthew 27:11-26 11 Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus said, “You have spoken.” 12 But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he gave … Continue reading
a few coins and an enormous debt
Matthew 27:1-10 1 When morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put him to death. 2 And they tied him up and led him away and handed him over to Pilate … Continue reading
the death of heaven’s king
Matthew 27:27-66. What Matthew records about the death of Christ emphasizes how utterly forsaken he was at that time. He did not deserve the punishment he received, nor the abandonment. He endured the pain and shame for us. He was … Continue reading
the innocence of heaven’s king
Matthew 27:1-26. Matthew records a few events to highlight the actual innocence of Jesus. His betrayer – Judas – returns the money he had been paid to the chief priests and elders. He confesses that he had sinned by betraying … Continue reading
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