MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! (Matthew 27:32-66)

Expository, Good Friday, Gospels, Matthew, New Testament

MATTHEW 27:32-66 – MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

THIS IS A BIBLE STUDY, BUT YOU COULD USE THE OUTLINE TO PREPARE A SERMON.

Christ’s work for the redemption of lost sinners was accomplished at Calvary.

ACCOMPLISHED BY THE FINAL JOURNEY – Matthew 27:32-33, Luke 23:26-31, Mark 15:21

  • Jesus began by carrying his own cross (John 19:17) but was too weak to continue. Based on Mark 15:21, what can we surmise about Simon?

ACCOMPLISHED BY CRUCIFIXION – Matthew 27:34-38, John 19:19-22

  • Why did Jesus refuse the sour wine that He was offered?
  • Why do you think Pilate insisted on writing the accusation against Jesus the way he did?

ACCOMPLISHED WITH VERBAL ABUSE – Matthew 27:39-44, Luke 23:39-43

  • In spite of the vengeful verbal abuse Jesus received, there was a bright moment.

What was it, and what does it teach us?

ACCOMPLISHED WITH SEPARATION FROM GOD, THE FATHER – Matthew 27:45-49

  • How did this darkest moment in Jesus’ life become the brightest moment in Jesus’ life?

ACCOMPLISHED IN VICTORY – Matthew 27:50-54, Luke 23:44-46, John 19:28-30

  1. The Proclamation of Victory – John 19:30
  2. The Prayer of Victory – Luke 23:46
  3. The Power of Victory – Matthew 27:50-53
  • The Torn Veil – Vs. 51
  • The Earthquake – Vs. 52
  • The Resurrected Saints – Vs. 53
  1. The Persuasion of Victory – Vs. 54 – The first converts after Jesus’ death.

ACCOMPLISHED WITH SUPPORTIVE FRIENDS – Matthew 27:55-61, John 19:38-42

  • The ladies who were at the cross and at the tomb were loyal. Why is loyalty important?
  • In spite of Joseph being a “secret disciple”, what can be said in praise of him and Nicodemus?

ACCOMPLISHED WITH PROTECTIVE MEASURES – Matthew 27:62-66

  • Why were the Jewish authorities so adamant about having the tomb secured and guarded?