Matthew 27 recounts the events leading to Jesus’ crucifixion and burial. Judas, overwhelmed with regret for betraying Jesus, returns the silver coins to the religious leaders and takes his own life, leading them to use the money to purchase a potter’s field. Jesus is brought before Pontius Pilate, who, despite recognizing His innocence, succumbs to the crowd’s demands and sentences Him to crucifixion, symbolically washing his hands of responsibility. Jesus is mocked, beaten, and led to Golgotha, where He is crucified between two criminals. As darkness covers the land, Jesus cries out, “My God, my God, why have You forsaken Me?” before surrendering His life. At His death, the temple curtain tears, signifying a new covenant. Joseph of Arimathea takes Jesus’ body and lays it in a new tomb, which is sealed and guarded at the religious leaders’ request to prevent claims of resurrection. This chapter highlights the fulfillment of prophecy, humanity’s sinfulness, and the profound sacrifice of Jesus.
Scripture: Matthew 27, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Exodus 19:18, Hebrew 12:1
