Tag: Matthew 26-28
His blood be on us!
Scripture reading for October 14th: Matthew 26-28
Those who have grown up in the church have heard the story of Jesus’ betrayal, trial, and crucifixion many times. This story is a key to our redemption from the ravages of sin because it tells of a Savior who willingly took our sin and loved us so much that He gave His life for us. He offered it on our behalf as a part of God’s plan to bring us back to Himself.
Jesus was betrayed by Judas Iscariot for thirty pieces of silver. (Matthew 26:14-15) Why Judas sold his Master, we are not actually told, except that he belonged to the evil one and was not one of the true disciples. The Jews sent temple guards to follow Judas to the place where Jesus was praying with His disciples. Judas betrayed his master with a kiss. Jesus told Judas and his followers to do what they came for and offered no resistance.
He was taken to Caiaphas, the High Priest, and the Sanhedrin, who met early in the morning. (Matthew 27:1) Caiaphas asked Jesus if He was the Christ, Son of the living God. Jesus answered “yes” and that He would be seated at the right hand of the Mighty One and come on the clouds of heaven. (Matthew 26:63-64) Because of this, the council pronounced a death sentence, spit on Him, and struck Him with their fists. His trusted disciples deserted Him and Peter denied Him three times as Jesus had predicted.
Jesus stood before Pilate, the Roman governor, the only one with authority to put Him to death. Pilate listened to the charges and asked Jesus if He was the king of the Jews. Jesus answered “yes”. Jesus made no other defense against the charges! He tried to get the crowd to release Jesus, but they insisted on having a criminal released, demanding Jesus be crucified. Pilate symbolically washed his hands of Jesus’ blood and placed the responsibility on the people. They cried: “Let His blood be on us and on our children.” (Matthew 27:25)
Two thousand years later, the truth of who Jesus is still freeing sinners! He is “King of the Jews” and the “Christ, Son of the living God”! His blood alone can cleanse those who call on Him! In faith, cry out to Jesus for that covering on you and your children!
Let His blood be on us!
Scripture reading for October 12th: Matthew 26-28
Those who have grown up in the church have heard the story of Jesus’ betrayal, trial, and crucifixion many times. This story is a key to our redemption from sin because it tells of a Savior who loved us so much that He gave His life for us. He offered it willingly on our behalf as a part of God’s plan to bring us back to Himself.
Jesus was betrayed by Judas Iscariot for a mere thirty pieces of silver, the price of a slave. (Matthew 26:14-15) We are told that Judas belonged to the evil one and was not one of the true disciples. He fulfilled Scripture from Zechariah 11:12-13 that told about him several hundred years in advance. Judas betrayed his master with a kiss.
Jesus was taken before Caiaphas, the High Priest, and the Sanhedrin. They met early in the morning to find a way to put Jesus to death. (Matthew 27:1) Caiaphas asked Jesus directly if He was the Christ, Son of the living God. Jesus answered “yes” and told him that in the future he would see Jesus seated at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven. (Matthew 26:63-64) The council pronounced a death sentence, spit on Him, and struck Him with their fists. His trusted disciples deserted Him and Peter denied Him three times as Jesus predicted.
Jesus then stood before Pilate, the Roman governor, the only one with authority to put Him to death. Pilate listened to the Jews’ charges and then asked Jesus if He was the king of the Jews. Jesus answered “yes” but made no other defense against the charges. Pilate had been warned by his wife not to have anything to do with Jesus because of a troubling dream that she had. He tried to get the crowd to release Jesus but they demanded Jesus be crucified!
Pilate symbolically washed his hands of Jesus’ blood and placed the responsibility on the people. They willingly stated: “Let His blood be on us and on our children.” (Matthew 27:25) Ironically, it is the blood of Jesus alone that can cleanse us all from our sin. It was a wonderful act of grace that Jesus would even give His blood for the redemption of those who would crucify Him. May His blood cover each of us as well, and our children!
He is Risen!
Scripture reading for October 14th: Matthew 26-28
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is one of the most important truths of our faith. “He is not here, He has risen, just as He said” is the cry of hope for all mankind! (Matthew 28:6) If the resurrection is not true, then we have no hope of resurrection. The New Testament writings are therefore a lie and not worth reading, except as fiction. The resurrection of Jesus Christ has been well-documented by the eye-witnesses who knew Him best. In spite of all the evidence, each person is left to believe by faith in this pivotal truth.
The first to see Jesus alive after his terrible crucifixion and burial were the women who were closest to Jesus. “After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.” . . Suddenly Jesus met them, “Greetings,” He said. They came to Him and clasped his feet and worshiped Him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see Me.” ” (Matthew 28:1, 9-10) These women talked with an angel who told them Jesus was alive. As they were leaving the tomb, Jesus Himself appeared to them on that morning of the third day after the crucifixion. They touched His feet and worshiped Him.
Jesus also appeared to the eleven remaining disciples, just as He said He would. (Matthew 28:16-20) When these men who knew Him so well saw Him, they worshiped Him as well. It is recorded that some doubted. Seeing Jesus alive would have been a shock after they had witnessed the crucifixion and then had the shame of having denied Him and run away.
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20) These final words of Jesus recorded by Matthew are know as the “Great Commission”. Jesus stated simply that He possessed ALL authority in heaven and on earth. This authority was used to command these followers to go and preach in all the world. Are you obeying?
Let His Blood Be On Us!
Scripture reading for October 14th: Matthew 26-28
Those who have grown up in the church have heard the story of Jesus’ betrayal, trial, and crucifixion many times. This story is a key to our redemption from the ravages of sin because it tells of a Savior who willingly took our sin and loved us so much that He gave His life for us. No one really took His life from Him; He offered it on our behalf as a part of God’s plan to bring us back to Himself. Today, as we look at this story, I want us to focus on Jesus and His sacrifice for us.
Jesus was betrayed by Judas Iscariot for a mere thirty pieces of silver. (Matthew 26:14-15) Why Judas sold his Master, we are not actually told, except that he belonged to the evil one and was not one of the true disciples. He fulfilled Scripture in Zechariah 11:12-13 that was written about him several hundred years in advance. The Jews sent temple guards to follow Judas to the place where Jesus was praying with His disciples. Judas betrayed his master with a kiss. Jesus told Judas and his followers to do what they came for and offered no resistance.
He was taken to Caiaphas, the High Priest, and the Sanhedrin, who met early in the morning, to try to find a way to put Jesus to death. (Matthew 27:1) Caiaphas asked Jesus directly if He was the Christ, Son of the living God. Jesus answered “yes” and told him that in the future he would see Jesus seated at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven. (Matthew 26:63-64) The council pronounced a death sentence, spit on Him, and struck Him with their fists. His trusted disciples deserted Him and Peter denied Him three times as Jesus had predicted.
Jesus then stood before Pilate, the Roman governor, the only one with authority to put Him to death. Pilate listened to the Jews’ charges and then asked Jesus if He was the king of the Jews. Jesus again answered “yes”. Jesus made no other defense against the charges, to Pilate’s amazement! Pilate had been warned by his wife not to have anything to do with Jesus because of a troubling dream that she had. He tried to get the crowd to release Jesus, but they insisted on having a criminal released and demanded Jesus be crucified.
Pilate symbolically washed his hands of the innocent Jesus’ blood and placed the responsibility on the people. They willingly stated: “Let His blood be on us and on our children.” (Matthew 27:25) Ironically, it is the blood of Jesus alone that can cleanse us all from our sin. We all have done that which caused God to take this drastic measure to save us. It is a wonderful act of grace for Jesus to give His blood for the redemption of those who would crucify Him. We who are saved have willingly confessed our sins and asked that “Jesus blood cover us”. May it cover our children too!