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STUDIES IN THE BIBLE – LESSON 46

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW: CHRIST IS KING 

1. The Passion Of The Christ II: (Matt. 26-27). Acts 1:3 

a. The Trial Of The Century: (26:57).   

Key: When Humanity Can Try Its God, We’re In Trouble! 

Key: Jesus Was Not On Trial, We Were! (2 Cor. 5:21). 

  • Before Priests = The Injustices Of Religion Is On Trail, (26:59-60).  

Key: The Witness Of Humility Is Seen In Restraint, (26:67-68). 

Key: The Denial Of Men Is Not The Denial Of God, (26:69-75). 

  • Before Procurators = The Injustices Of Politics Is On Trial, (27:2,11-14). 
  • Before People = The Injustices Of People Is On Trial, (, (27:15-20).    

b. The Via Dolorosa:  

  • The Praetorium Of Scourging, (27:27-30) 
  • The Patibulum Of Shame, (27:31) 
  • The Pressure Of Simon, (27:32). 

c. The Hill Called Calvary: (27:33) 

  • The Hill Is A Place Of Pain, (27:34). 
  • The Hill Is A Place Of Vulnerability, (27:35). 
  • The Hill Is A Place Of Criticism, (27:39-44). 
  • The Hill Is A Place Of Isolation, (27:46).  
  • The Hill Is A Place Of Sacrifice, (27:50).  
  • The Hill Is A Place Of Access, (27:51).     
  • The Hill Is A Place Of New Life, (27:52-53).    
  • The Hill Is A Place Of Revelation, (27:54).    

d. The Rich Man’s Tomb:  

  • The Revelation Of Jospeh, (27:57-58 & 2 Cor. 8:9).  
  • The Resting Place Of Jesus, (27:60 & Ps. 16:9-10).  
  • Into The Abyss For a Season, (27:66). 

The Pattern: To Us Who Believe The Cross Is The Wisdom & Power Of God, (1 Cor. 1:18).