The Sovereignty of God is on full and wonderful display as we see how God orchestrates and uses events and people, even the Pharisees and Sadducees to accomplish His will.
Even in the burial of Jesus, God is fulfilling His law and fulfilling prophecy. Surely, Jesus is the Son of God.
There were four different responses from those standing around the cross. If you had been there, which response would you have had?
There were six amazing miracles that took place while Christ was on the cross. These were God's commentary of the significance of Jesus' death on the cross.
There are 4 groups of unbelievers represented in the wickedness of the people around the cross. Jesus was still will for forgive! Amazing Grace!
Matthew presents the crucifixion from the viewpoint of the wickedness of man, which in turn points to God's amazing grace for mankind.
The Holy Spirit, through Matthew, tested and approved the worthiness of the Lamb of God without blemish or defect to be sacrificed for you and I.
The innocence of Jesus leads us to ask the question: "What shall I do with Jesus." A question every person must ask.
Jesus Christ is exalted against the evil backdrop of the horrible death of Judas.
The greatest gift ever offered by God is the forgiveness of sin. What do we learn from Peter's denials?