Matthew 27:32–44: The Hidden Wisdom of God
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)
Matthew 27:27–31: The King of the Jews
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)
Matthew 27:11–26: Rendering a Verdict
Pilate alone made the final decision to crucify Jesus, but, in a similar way, every person must render a verdict about Jesus. (Exposition of Matthew 27:11–26)
Matthew 27:1–10: Appearances are Deceiving
The proceedings against Jesus may have appeared to be by the book, but in the crucifixion of the Lord of glory, appearances are deceiving. (Exposition of Matthew 27:1–10)
Matthew 26:69–75: The Denial of Peter
Peter’s denial of Jesus offers a vivid portrayal of the truth about all of us: the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. (Exposition of Matthew 26:69–75)
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)
Matthew 26:47–56: Fulfilling the Scriptures
While 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)
Matthew 26:36–46: Watch and Pray
In 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)
Matthew 26:30–35: Denying Jesus
Though 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)
Matthew 26:26–29: The Lord’s Supper
As 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)
Matthew 26:14–25: “Is It I, Lord?”
Judas 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)
Matthew 26:1–13: Preparing for Jesus’ Burial
As the time arrives for Jesus to go to the cross, we see four very different ways for preparing for his crucifixion. Prepare your life around the crucifixion of Jesus. (Exposition of Matthew 26:1–13)