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Matthew 26-28

10/9/2015

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27:32–44 The crucifixion
Matthew tells us little of the physical horror of crucifixion; the emphasis in this section falls again on rejection and mockery, this time by Jesus’ own people. But even in this unlikely context some of the greatest Messianic titles come into play, even if in jest. Thus through the superficial jibes we are able to glimpse something of the real meaning of Jesus’ death. And frequent echoes of the words of Ps. 22 and 69 remind us that in the suffering and death of Jesus Scripture was being fulfilled (Ps. 22:18, 7, 8 are echoed in vs 35, 39, 43, and v 46 quotes Ps. 22:1; Ps. 69:21 is echoed in vs 34, 48).

Golgotha
was a regular place of execution, prominently located just outside the city (probably where the Church of the Holy Sepulchre now stands). The soldiers are an important part of the scene, since their watch results in a crucial confession in v 54. They are portrayed not as sadistic (the wine mixed with gall was probably a narcotic, designed to ease the suffering) but as neutral observers. The written charge recorded the official reason for Jesus’ death and was a warning to other would-be nationalist leaders.

​The mockery came from Jews, of various classes. The two robbers (38, 44) were probably political insurgents (part of Barabbas’ gang?), so that Jesus died, ironically, in the very Zealot company he had been so careful to avoid. Those who passed by were ordinary Jews, who knew about Jesus’ alleged claims concerning the temple and had heard of his claim to be Son of God. The invitation to exploit his supposed status as ‘Son of God’ echoes the temptations in 4:3, 6; but the temptation had already been faced in Gethsemane, and it was precisely because he was God’s Son that he could not come down. Finally, the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders repeated similar taunts, but added also in mockery the precious title King of Israel. The total rejection of Jesus by his people could hardly be made more obvious. 
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Bruce
10/10/2015 03:15:31 am

I have just finished the book and I am shaky inside just thinking of what Jesus went through for me. I have been in scary situations before, but have never faced true torture. Yet Jesus loved all the world that much, that he was willing to suffer unbelievable pain and humiliation of people spitting on him and mocking him as he was literally dying nailed to cross, all for them. If that does not tell the story of how amazingly he and God loves us, nothing will. We all need to pay him back by being thankful, worshiping him and obeying him. Now only if all the world would see this for the great gift that it is.. wow!!!!



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Tammy
10/12/2015 03:11:30 am

Amen Bruce....if only the world would recognize what He did and be grateful, we would live in a much better world. But....God controls all and we have to do our part. It always made me thing....God made us the complete opposite of what He expects. We are self centered and He wants us to put others first. Giving up the ways we were born with is hard, but proves all the more why we need a Savior. Makes us humble in that we know we can't be what we need to be without Him. We can't be better without Him. That's why we weren't made the way He wants us to be.
Thank you for your thoughts on this passage. Sitting back and taking all of it in is hard, but what an amazing Savior we have to do that for us!

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Bruce
10/12/2015 04:26:27 pm

Putting others first, is something that i am working on, as well as trying to be more forgiving to others, admittedly... it is a daily struggle. As you put it we are self centered. But with reading the bible and using the word of God, i sometimes win over my sin.

I pray everyday that God uses me to bring others to him and how much he gave us with the gift of Jesus. I truly do wish that everyone in the world would see how amazing God is and if we were all to obey him how much better the world would be, as you put it. Only to have to that day come.......

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Jeff
10/13/2015 07:15:16 am

Keep praying brother. That is the best source for growth.

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