Matthew 26:57–68: The Trial of Jesus
Jesus does not merely suffer unrighteously. More than that, Jesus suffered for righteousness’ sake. (Exposition of Matthew 26:57–68)
Read MoreJesus does not merely suffer unrighteously. More than that, Jesus suffered for righteousness’ sake. (Exposition of Matthew 26:57–68)
Read MoreWhile Jesus seems ambushed, overpowered, and abandoned, he is in perfect control. Jesus laid down his life as one both in authority and under authority. (Exposition of Matthew 26:47–56)
Read MoreIn contrast to the sleeping disciples, Jesus both teaches and models a critical lesson in Gethsemane: watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. (Exposition of Matthew 26:36–46)
Read MoreThough Jesus’ disciples make brash promises, they all fail him. The Good Shepherd died for sheep who are helpless to help him. (Exposition of Matthew 26:30–35)
Read MoreAs Jesus institutes the Lord’s Supper, he offers true communion with him. That is, Jesus offers himself to us in the Lord’s Supper. (Exposition of Matthew 26:26–29)
Read MoreJudas contrasts sharply against the other disciples to leave us a lasting warning: examine your heart as you come to the table of the Lord. (Exposition of Matthew 26:14–25)
Read MoreJesus teaches that we do not enter his kingdom through mechanical ceremonies, but by repentance and faith. Sin defiles the soul, not ceremony. (Exposition of Matthew 15:10–20)
In the moment of Jacob's greatest weakness, he comes most closely to resemble his most illustrious Descendant. God sustains our faltering faith when we are in the shadow of death. (Exposition of Genesis 32:1–21)
Jesus does not merely suffer unrighteously. More than that, Jesus suffered for righteousness’ sake. (Exposition of Matthew 26:57–68)