Jesus is Delivered to Pilate - Read Matthew 27:1-2

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1 Matthew 27 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is, My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Matthew 27:46 PREVIEW: In Matthew 27, Jesus is brought and tried before Pilate who gives into the shouts of the crowd and sends Him off to be crucified. Matthew 27 Outline: Jesus is Delivered to Pilate - Read Matthew 27:1-2 Judas Repents - Read Matthew 27:3-10 Jesus is Examined - Read Matthew 27:11-14 Barabbas is Freed - Read Matthew 27:15-25 Jesus is Scourged - Read Matthew 27:26-28 Jesus is Lead to Golgotha - Read Matthew 27:29-34 Jesus is Crucified - Read Matthew 27:35-44 Jesus Dies - Read Matthew 27:45-50 Signs Accompanying Jesus Death - Read Matthew 27:51-56 Jesus is Buried - Read Matthew 27:57-66 Jesus is Delivered to Pilate - Read Matthew 27: Jesus spent a long night in the Garden of Gethsemane praying, then He was taken to Caiaphas the high priest to be tried. The rooster had crowed and morning had come. After having spat in Jesus face and striking him with the palms of their hands (Matthew 26:67), what did the chief priests and elders plot to do to Him (v. 1)? Engage in the discussion: facebook.com/expoundabq Matthew 27 Page 1

2 2. What did the chief priests and elders do to Jesus? Where did they take Him (v. 2)? (See also Matthew 20:17-19.) Judas Repents - Read Matthew 27: Once he saw Jesus was condemned, Judas had a change of heart. How did Judas feel? To whom did he go and what did he say and do (vv. 3-4)? 4. When Judas realized the outcome of his betrayal, he was filled with remorse and went back to the officials to return the money they paid him (v. 3). The chief priests did not renege on their agreement with him. What did Judas do after he realized the consequences of his actions (v. 5)? 5. Although Judas was remorseful and turned from his evil way (repented), he didn t turn to God for forgiveness. What was the end of Judas Iscariot? (See Acts 1:16-19.) 6. What does worldly sorrow (sorrow that doesn t cause repentance and turning to God) lead to? What does godly sorry lead to? (See 2 Corinthians 7:9-10) Engage in the discussion: facebook.com/expoundabq Matthew 27 Page 2

3 7. What did the chief priest purchase with the money Judas returned to them (vv. 6-7)? 8. How was the item the chief priests purchased referred to and why (vv. 8-10)? (See also Acts 1:18-19 and Zechariah 11:12-13.) Jesus is Examined - Read Matthew 27: The chief priests delivered Jesus to Pontius Pilate the governor in the Praetorium to be judged by him. Why didn t the chief priests go into the Praetorium themselves? (See John 18:28) 10. What did Pilate ask Jesus? How did Jesus answer Pilate (v. 11)? 11. The chief priests and elders brought many accusations against Jesus while He was before Pilate (v. 12). How did Jesus respond to their accusations? (See also Isaiah 53:7 and Psalm 38:13.) 12. How did Pilate respond to this situation (vv )? Engage in the discussion: facebook.com/expoundabq Matthew 27 Page 3

4 13. What other dialogue did Jesus have with Pilate? (See John 18:28-38) 14. What was Pilate s conclusion about Jesus? (See John 18:38, 19:4-6) Barabbas is Freed - Read Matthew 27: Barabbas full name was Jesus Barabbas. The name Barabbas or Bar Abba means son of the father. From other gospel accounts (see Mark 15:7 and Luke 23:19), we know Barabbas was an insurrectionist and a murderer. What word is used to describe Barabbas (v.16)? 16. Pilate recognized the motive behind the chief priests and elders accusations. What was their motive (v. 18)? 17. Origen's 2nd century Homilies on Matthew suggest that Pilate s wife, Claudia Procula, became a Christian. What did she warn Pilate about and why (v. 19)? Engage in the discussion: facebook.com/expoundabq Matthew 27 Page 4

5 18. What did the chief priests and elders persuade the multitudes to do (v. 20)? Why? 19. Pilate asked a question that has become famous. What was his question (v. 22)? His question is one that we must all answer. How do you personally answer the question Pilate asked? 20. The chief priests and elders had the crowd crying out to crucify Jesus (vv ) and Pilate saw that he could not prevail. What caused Pilate to believe he could not prevail in setting Jesus free? (See Luke 23:23.) Jesus is Scourged - Read Matthew 27: What did Pilate have done to Jesus before delivering Him to be crucified (v. 26)? (See John 19:1-16 for details; see also Isaiah 50:6.) 22. What did Pilate's soldiers do to Jesus (vv )? (See Isaiah 52:14) Engage in the discussion: facebook.com/expoundabq Matthew 27 Page 5

6 Jesus is Lead to Golgotha - Read Matthew 27: The soldiers mocked Jesus. What did they do to mock Him (vv )? 24. Weakened from the scourging and beatings, Jesus could no longer carry the cross Himself. Who did the soldiers compel to carry the cross (v. 32)? (See also Mark 15:21 and Romans 16:13.) 25. Jesus was taken to a place called Golgotha. What does that name mean (v. 33)? 26. What was Jesus given to drink (v. 34)? Why do you think He didn t drink it? Jesus is Crucified - Read Matthew 27: Once Jesus was on the cross, the soldiers put the accusation up over His head. What did the accusation say? (See also John 19:19-22) Engage in the discussion: facebook.com/expoundabq Matthew 27 Page 6

7 28. What did those who passed by Jesus on the cross do to Him (v. 39)? What did they say and why (v. 40)? (See Matthew 26:61 and John 2:19.) 29. What did the chief priests and elders do and say to Jesus on the cross (vv )? 30. What did the robbers who were crucified with Jesus do and say to Him on the cross (v. 44)? Jesus Dies - Read Matthew 27: About the ninth hour Jesus cried out. What did He cry out (v. 46)? (See also Psalm 22:1.) 32. Jesus usually referred to God as Father (see John 17:1). Here he refers to Him as My God. Why? (See Habakkuk 1:13 and 2 Corinthians 5:21.) Engage in the discussion: facebook.com/expoundabq Matthew 27 Page 7

8 33. Jesus cried out one last time (v. 50). What did he cry out? (See Luke 23:46 and John 19:30.) 34. Jesus, yielded up His spirit, He surrendered His spirit of His own free will. In John 10:17-18, what did Jesus say about giving up His life? Signs Accompanying Jesus Death - Read Matthew 27: What were some of the signs seen at Jesus death and resurrection (vv )? 36. One of the signs accompanying Jesus death was an object which had significant meaning. What was that object (v. 51) and what was its significant meaning? (See Hebrews 10:20.) 37. The centurion and those with him guarding Jesus saw these signs and made an amazing proclamation. What was their proclamation (v. 54)? (See also Mark 15:39 and Luke 23:47.) Engage in the discussion: facebook.com/expoundabq Matthew 27 Page 8

9 Jesus is Buried - Read Matthew 27: When evening came, a rich man also came. Who was this rich man and why did he come (vv )? 39. Who accompanied this rich man (see John 19:39) and what did they do (vv )? 40. The chief priests and Pharisees gathered together to Pilate (v. 62). What did they remember (v. 63)? What did they want Pilate to do (v. 64)? 41. How did Pilate answer their request (v. 65)? 42. What did the chief priests and Pharisees do (v. 66)? Engage in the discussion: facebook.com/expoundabq Matthew 27 Page 9