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Bible Essentials

Matthew 27:27-56

Jesus’ Death

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Opening

  • Share life updates
  • Review highs and lows of the week
  • Share prayer requests and praises

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Icebreaker

  • What do you fear most about death and dying? Is there anything you look forward to? If so, what is it?

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Matthew 27:27-56

  • Read the passage
  • What is the context for this passage?
    • Jesus has been betrayed by one of his disciples, and the rest of the disciples have fled or denied knowing him.
    • Jesus has spent the night going through trials in front of multiple people, from religious leaders to Roman leaders.
    • In the end, Jesus is turned over to be crucified.

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Matthew 27:27-56

  • Read the passage again, in a different version if available.
  • Summarize the passage in your own words.

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What does the passage say about God?

  • God fulfills prophecy.
  • God follows through with his plan.
  • Jesus submits to God’s will.
  • Jesus bore the weight of all our sins on the cross.
  • God controls the light and motion of the earth.

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What does the passage say about God?

  • Jesus felt forsaken in the midst of his darkest moment.
  • Jesus chose the moment of his death.
  • God controls life and death.

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What does the passage say about people?

  • It’s easy to be influenced by the crowd.
  • Without a belief in Jesus, people can be very cruel.
  • A few people had compassion for Jesus.
  • For some people, it takes dramatic events for them to recognize God.

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What does the passage say about God’s plan?

  • God’s plan was for Jesus to die for our sins.
  • God’s plan was that Jesus’ death would bridge the gap between God and humans.

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Discussion

  • How does the passage fit into the overarching story of the Bible?
    • This is the moment where Jesus pays the penalty for the sins of all humanity. This is one of the key moments in the story of the Bible.
    • Scripture before this moment leads up to this moment, and Scripture after this moment looks back on this moment.

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Discussion

  • What else strikes you about this passage?
  • How does the passage affect how you view God? How you view yourself?
  • How does this passage affect how you will live your life?