Matthew 28

Homiletics                                                      Study – Matthew 2021-2022

Lesson     29                                                     Passage: Matthew 28

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Empty Tomb found by women (Matthew 28:1-7) a. Mary Magdalene and Mary  go to the tomb on the first day of the week (1) b. Violent earthquake and angel rolls back the stone causing guards to fear (2-4) c. Angel says to women “Jesus is not here He has risen” and see the empty tomb (5-6) d. Women are instructed to tell disciples of resurrected Jesus and for disciples to go to Galilee to see him. (7) (First “go” – Tell Disciples of risen Jesus)

Women See Resurrected Jesus while guards report an Empty Tomb (Matthew 28:8-15) a. Women hurry away filled with Joy (8) b. Women meet Jesus, gasp His feet and worship Him (9) c. Jesus calms them and instructs the women to go and tell brothers to go to Galilee to see Him (10) d. At the same time guards report what had occurred (11) e. Chief priest and elders devise a disinformation plan; the lie… “disciples came and stole the body” f. Soldiers took bribes and circulated the false narrative. (12-15) (Second “go” – Tell Brothers to go see Him)

Jesus commissions Disciples to go, tell and make followers of all nations. (Matthew 28:16-20) a. Eleven go to Galilee see and worship risen Jesus; some doubted   (16-17) b. Jesus shares with disciples His authority in heaven and earth (18) c. Jesus commissions disciples to Go make disciples in all nations, baptizing in Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; teaching to obey everything I commanded you (19-20a) d. Jesus reminds them that He is with them always to the end of the age (20b)  (Third “go” – Go everywhere and make disciples)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Empty Tomb found by women	Matthew 28:1-7
Women See Resurrected Jesus while guards report an Empty Tomb	Matthew 28:8-15
Jesus commissions Disciples to go, tell and make followers of all nations.	Matthew 28:16-20

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Women see Empty tomb evidence, disciples instructed, and Jesus commissions disciples

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATLT Jesus has risen just as He said, the evidence is inescapable and followers of Jesus are instructed to make disciples of all nations.

Specific Application Questions

If looking for Jesus, how would they see Jesus as part of your life?

There are two ways to handle the truth of Jesus, one to worship Him and the other to reject Him; How are you accepting Jesus daily?  Is there something that needs to change to see Jesus more fully in your life?

Jesus invites us to a mountain top experience with Him; how are you sharing your experience with Jesus to others?

Principles to Remember

Jesus is resurrected

Jesus is worthy of worship; hold on to Him.

Jesus has commissioned us to tell the world of Him.

Characteristic of God

With us Always

Theme

There is proof of the resurrected Jesus, and followers are to go and tell of God’s loving provision in Jesus.

God’s Word  - What’s happening?

God’s Heart – What does God care about?

Today’s World – How does this connect to what is happening in my world today?

 

Matthew 27:32-66

 Homiletics                                                      Study – Matthew 2021-2022

Lesson     28                                                     Passage: Matthew 27:32-66

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Jesus’ Crucifixion (Matthew 27:32-44) a. Simon Cyrene force to carry Jesus Cross (32-33) b. Jesus refuses wine mixed with gall (34) c. Jesus garments divided (35-36) d. Sign place above Jesus on cross “King of the Jews” (37) e. Jesus taunted by rebels on cross next to Jesus (38-40) f. Priest and Elders mock Jesus saying “let God rescue Him now”  (41-43) g. Rebels insult Jesus (44)

Jesus’ Death on Cross (Matthew 27:45-56) a. At 3:00 pm darkness comes over land and Jesus calls out “why have you forsaken me” (45-46) b. Some in crowd thought Jesus was calling Elijah and wanted to see if Elijah would save Him (47-49) c. Jesus cries our again and gives up His spirit (50) d. At death, temple curtain torn, earthquake,  and saints come from tomb (51-53) e. Centurion in terror exclaims “surely this was the Son of God (54) f. Women followers who followed from Galilee watched  (55-56)

Jesus’ Burial (Matthew 27:57-66) a. Joseph of Arimathea goes to Pilate and asks to bury Jesus  (57-58) b. Jesus’ body is prepared and placed in new tomb Mary Magdalene and other Mary watch opposite from tomb (59-61) c. Priest and Pharisee ask Pilate for guards at the tomb to prevent someone stealing Jesus’ body (62-64) d. Pilate secures tomb posting the guard (65-66)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Jesus’ Crucifixion	Matthew 27:32-44
Jesus’ Death on Cross	Matthew 27:45-56
Jesus’ Burial in Borrowed Tomb	Matthew 27:57-66

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Jesus is crucified calling out to Father and is buried

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATLT Jesus’ humbled Himself to death on the cross for our sins. Jesus was mocked and insulted, but one centurion got it “Surely He was the Son of God”

Specific Application Questions

In what ways is Jesus the king of your life?

What sins are you holding that Jesus paid for?  How will you allow Jesus to fully sanctify you?

Fully devoted followers demonstrate love; how are you looking to Jesus in your tough times?

Principles to Remember

Jesus is fully committed to Father’s Plan

Jesus’s sacrifice changes all

Faithful followers are committed to Jesus

Characteristic of God

Jesus paid it all

Theme

Jesus willingly goes to cross and pays the price for our sins.  He changes everything for believers.

God’s Word  - What’s happening?

God’s Heart – What does God care about?

Today’s World – How does this connect to what is happening in my world today?

 

Matthew 26:47-27:31

Homiletics                                                      Study – Matthew 2021-2022

Lesson     27                                                     Passage: Matthew 26:47-27:31

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Jesus’ Betrayal and Arrest (Matthew 26:47-56) a. Judas arrives with large crowds sent from chief priest and elders (47) b. Judas steps forward and betrays Jesus with kiss (48-49) c. Jesus accepts betrayal “Do what you came for” (50) d. Jesus arrested and disciple draws sword cutting off high priest servant’s  ear (51) e. Jesus responds put back sword and tells He could call Father for defense (52-53) f. Scriptures fulfilled in Jesus arrest; Jesus tells of other opportunities to arrest Him but this is done to fulfill prophecy (55-56)

Jesus’ Trial before Jewish Leaders (Matthew 26:57-27:10) a. Jesus taken before Caiaphas the high priest (57) b. Peter followed at a distance and waits for the outcome (58) c. No evidence found for death sentence; two witnesses told Jesus saying destroy temple and rebuild in 3 days (59-63) d. High priest charges blasphemy… tells you are the Messiah (64-66) e. The accusers spit and Jesus, tearing His clothes and taunting Him (67-68) f. Peter approached asking about connection to Jesus; Peter denies Jesus 3 times (69-75) g. Chief priest and elder plot to kill Jesus taking him Pilate the governor. 27:1-2) h. Judas, with remorse, throws 30 silver pieces, says betrayed innocent blood in hangs self (27:3-10)

Jesus’ Trial before Roman Governor Pilate (Matthew 27:11-31) a. Jesus before Pilate is asked are you king of Jews  (11) b. Pilate asks makes no reply to charges by chief priests (12-14) c. Pilate asks crowd to choose freedom between Jesus and Barabbas (15-18) d. Pilates wife warns to not have anything to do with innocent man  (19) e. Pilate asks crowd and they say crucify Jesus  (20-23) f. Pilate washes his hands and says he is innocent of Jesus blood (24-25) g. Barabbas released and Jesus flogged  (26) h. Jesus taken flogged, scarlet robe and crown of thorns placed on Him and mocked (27-29) i. Jesus led away to be crucified (30)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Jesus’ Betrayal and Arrest	Matthew 26:47-56
Jesus’ Trial before Jewish Leaders	Matthew 26:57-27:10
Jesus’ Trial before Roman Governor Pilate	Matthew 27:11-31

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Jesus betrayed, arrested and tried by Jewish leaders and Pilate

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATLT Jesus is innocent Lamb of God humbled Himself to be arrested and tried in accordance with God’s will.

Specific Application Questions

How do you accept God’s plans for your life?

When you have conflict in your life how do you respond?  Do you reflect Christ in you in those circumstances?

When in trouble do you accept responsibility or do you try to blame others?

Principles to Remember

Jesus fulfills prophecy

Jesus is sinless sacrifice

We are responsible for our sin

Characteristic of God

Humble Lamb

Theme

Jesus is arrested and tried by angry men and willingly takes our place for our sin.

God’s Word  - What’s happening?

God’s Heart – What does God care about?

Today’s World – How does this connect to what is happening in my world today?