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STUDIES IN THE BIBLE – LESSON 45

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW: CHRIST IS KING 

1. The Passion Of The Christ I: (Matt. 26). Acts 1:3 

Key: Matt. 26-27 Is Steeped In Old Testament Imagery & Fulfillment. 

An Example: Sold For Silver, (26:14-15).  

The Imagery: Joseph & His Brothers, (Gen. 37:28). 

The Fulfillment: The Price Of The Shepherd, (Zech. 11:12).  

An Example: The Kisses Of An Enemy, (26:48-49).  

The Imagery: The Wise Man’s Instruction, (Prov. 27:6). 

An Example: Much Of This Section Occurs At Night, (26:31).  

The Imagery: Israel’s Final Night In Egypt, (Ex. 12:42). 

The Fulfillment: The Hour Of Darkness, (Luke 22:52-53).  

a. The Passover Fulfilled: (26:2) 

  • Jesus’ Anointing For Death, (26:6-7,12).  
  • Jesus’ Betrayal For Death, (26:14-16).  
  • Jesus’ Last Meal Before Death, (26:17-20).  
  • Christ Is Our Passover, (1 Cor. 5:7). 
  • Christ Is Our Exodus, (2 Cor. 5:17).  
  • Christ Is Our Lord’s Supper, (26:26-29).  

b. The Garden Revisited: (26:36) 

  • Gethsemane = The Place Beyond The Brook, (John 18:1). 2 Sam. 15:23 
  • Gethsemane = The Place Of Failed Promises, (26:33-35). 
  • Gethsemane = The Place Where Sin Is Transferred, (26:36-38). 
  • Gethsemane = The Place Of The Struggle Of Wills, (26:39). 
  • Gethsemane = The Place Where Flesh’s Weakness Is Exposed, (26:40). 
  • Gethsemane = The Place Of Victory, (26:42).  
  • Gethsemane = The Place Of Scattering, (26:56). 

The Pattern: The Victory Of The Church Is A Decision! (26:45-46)