Jesus Died for Us so that We should Live for Him

Sunday, 23 March 2025 by

Trace Akankunda - Sunday, 23 March 2025

Jesus Died for Us so that We should Live for Him

In Matthew 26:1-35, Matthew transitions us from Jesus’s final sermon on the Mount of Olives to the events leading up to his crucifixion. As he has done since being revealed as the Messiah (Matt 16:16-21), Jesus prepares his disciples for his crucifixion. He does this by teaching them that his crucifixion fulfills the covenant promises of God captured both in the Jewish scriptures and festivals instituted by God, especially the Passover. How different people respond to Jesus shows whether they truly understand who he is or the significance of his crucifixion.

Scripture References: Exodus 12:21-28, Matthew 26:1-35, Psalms 104:1-23

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