Final Hours: Condemned Matthew 27:11-26
• Our sinful desires will naturally always reject what is true
• Matthew 27:11-14 11 Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus said, “You have said so.” 12 But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he gave no answer. 13 Then Pilate said to him, “Do you not hear how many things they testify against you?” 14 But he gave him no answer, not even to a single charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed.
• Matthew 27:15-18 15 Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release for the crowd any one prisoner whom they wanted. 16 And they had then a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. 17 So when they had gathered, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release for you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?” 18 For he knew that it was out of envy that they had delivered him up.
• Matthew 27:19 19 Besides, while he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him, “Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered much because of him today in a dream.”
• Matthew 27:20-23 20 Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus. 21 The governor again said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they said, “Barabbas.” 22 Pilate said to them, “Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” They all said, “Let him be crucified!” 23 And he said, “Why? What evil has he done?” But they shouted all the more, “Let him be crucified!”
• What will you do with Jesus who is called Christ?
• Matthew 27:26 26 Then he released for them Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, delivered him to be crucified.
• What do you do with this truth?
• You shape the culture, you don’t let it shape you
• What will you do with Jesus?
Starter Question: When is a time you knew the right thing to do, but you didn’t do it?
1. Read Matthew 27:11-26
2. Who is Jesus to you?
3. What are some lies the crowd around you wants you to believe? What does Jesus say about them?
4. Who is someone God placed in your life to help give guidance? When is a time you listened and a time you didn’t? What were the rewards/consequences?
5. When is the last time you wrestled with Christ’s righteousness?
6. How do you feel knowing that we are all guilty for Christ being on the cross? How does that make you feel?
7. When is a time that Jesus used you to bring hope to someone’s life?
8. What can you show Jesus’ love through your life this week?
