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?