Gospel of Matthew - Week 20

Scripture Reading: Matthew 27

Understand the Passage

1. How did the religious leaders act when they heard Judas express second thoughts? How did Judas' actions fulfill scripture?
2. Who warned Pilate about having any involvement with Jesus? How did Pilate attempt to evade any responsibility in his condemnation?
3. What did Jesus' last words mean? What events followed when he 'gave up his spirit'?

Application

1. In what way does evil become easier to justify when many people are doing it?
2. How does it make you feel to know that Jesus underwent horrible abuse on your behalf? In what way can you show gratitude to Jesus?
3. What did Jesus accomplish for you by his death?
4. In what ways are you a secret disciple of Christ, afraid to publicly follow him?