The conclusion to the Gospel of Matthew tells us what Jesus wants: Jesus commissions confused people to extend his cosmic kingdom into all nations. (Exposition of Matthew 28:16–20)

Whatever costs we may suffer for following Jesus, Jesus’ resurrection pits the fear of God against the fear of man. (Exposition of Matthew 28:1–15)

While faith in Jesus leads to faithfulness, legalism leads to scheming as Jesus was buried in accordance with the Scriptures. (Exposition of Matthew 27:55–66)

In his death upon the cross, Jesus was forsaken by God so that we might be reconciled to God. (Exposition of Matthew 27:45–54)

By the near-invisibility of Jesus in the narration of his crucifixion, we see that Christ crucified is the hidden wisdom of God. (Exposition of Matthew 27:32–44)

The Roman soldiers do more than parody Jesus’ kingship. By mockery and mistreatment, Jesus is crowned as the King of the Jews. (Exposition of Matthews 27:27–31)