Matthew's Gospel - Chapter Twenty-Seven
Keep working on learning where to look for different things in Matthew's Gospel. In chapter Twenty-Six Jesus is arrested and tried.
Write down at least three questions you hope will be answered.
Read Albrecht's commentary on Matthew, pages 404-434.
See if you have any more questions or answers.
Questions for Study and Discussion:
Matthew 27:1-10 shows Judas' regret that his betrayal of Jesus to the chief priests had actually led to a death sentence for Jesus. Consider especially his interaction with the chief priests and their response to him. How are Christians supposed to deal with a confession of sin?
Consider the interview Jesus has with Pilate, the governor, in Matthew 27:11-26. From the text of Matthew, try to understand Pilate's opinions and actions. Ask yourself who is in charge of the events described here. How does this compare to the description in John's Gospel chapters 18 and 19?
In verses 27-44, Jesus is mocked, in turn, by soldiers including an execution squad, by fellow prisoners, and by Jewish leaders. Would you expect this? Why or why not?
Was it necessary for Jesus to remain on the cross until he died? Why or why not?
What is unusual about the darkness described in Matthew 27:45-49? Consider the suggestions that it was an eclipse.
As you did with Jesus' hearing before Pilate, consider who is in charge of the events during the crucifixion itself. Compare these events to those depicted in the first half of Psalm 22.
As Jesus dies (Matthew 27:50), a number of other signs happen. What might God be showing us through Matthew's description in verses 51-53? Note that there is debate particularly about which curtain was torn and what it signified. The nature of the resurrection of people from the tombs is also uncertain.
Matthew 27:54-56 makes it clear there were a number of witnesses present at the death of Jesus. How are they and their reactions important?
As we conclude the chapter, what is the controversy about Jesus' tomb and its security? What are people's expectations?
Keep working on learning where to look for different things in Matthew's Gospel. In chapter Twenty-Six Jesus is arrested and tried.
Write down at least three questions you hope will be answered.
Read Albrecht's commentary on Matthew, pages 404-434.
See if you have any more questions or answers.
Questions for Study and Discussion:
Matthew 27:1-10 shows Judas' regret that his betrayal of Jesus to the chief priests had actually led to a death sentence for Jesus. Consider especially his interaction with the chief priests and their response to him. How are Christians supposed to deal with a confession of sin?
Consider the interview Jesus has with Pilate, the governor, in Matthew 27:11-26. From the text of Matthew, try to understand Pilate's opinions and actions. Ask yourself who is in charge of the events described here. How does this compare to the description in John's Gospel chapters 18 and 19?
In verses 27-44, Jesus is mocked, in turn, by soldiers including an execution squad, by fellow prisoners, and by Jewish leaders. Would you expect this? Why or why not?
Was it necessary for Jesus to remain on the cross until he died? Why or why not?
What is unusual about the darkness described in Matthew 27:45-49? Consider the suggestions that it was an eclipse.
As you did with Jesus' hearing before Pilate, consider who is in charge of the events during the crucifixion itself. Compare these events to those depicted in the first half of Psalm 22.
As Jesus dies (Matthew 27:50), a number of other signs happen. What might God be showing us through Matthew's description in verses 51-53? Note that there is debate particularly about which curtain was torn and what it signified. The nature of the resurrection of people from the tombs is also uncertain.
Matthew 27:54-56 makes it clear there were a number of witnesses present at the death of Jesus. How are they and their reactions important?
As we conclude the chapter, what is the controversy about Jesus' tomb and its security? What are people's expectations?
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