March 30th, 2024
by Jongseung Park
by Jongseung Park
Matthew 27:27-66
SCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHT
OBSERVATION
After Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, he was arrested by a great crowd with swords and clubs led by Judas, one of Jesus' disciples. He was then brought to the high priest Caiaphas, who falsely accused him of blasphemy. Jesus is denied by Peter, one of Jesus' disciples, three times. After that, Jesus was handed over to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor.
⬆️ Jesus is scourged and mocked by Roman soldiers, forced to carry his own cross to Golgotha, and crucified alongside two criminals (vv. 27-38). Jesus, who is both God and the true King, experienced suffering, pain, shame, and humiliation as the lowest of sinners, at the hands of the very people whom He created.
⬇️ People passing by the crucifixion site taunt Jesus, referencing his earlier statement about rebuilding the temple in three days, and challenging him to save himself if he is truly the Son of God. Similarly, the religious leaders mock Jesus, doubting his ability to save himself despite his previous acts of healing, and sarcastically suggest that if he truly is the King of Israel, he should come down from the cross, promising to believe in him if he does so. Even the other two criminals crucified alongside joined in mocking Jesus (vv. 39-44).
⬆️ Jesus experienced the pain of being forsaken even by His Father God. (v. 46).
⬇️ A centurion recognizes Jesus as the Son of God and declares, "Truly, this man was the Son of God!" This realization comes after witnessing the tearing of the temple curtain, the earthquake, and the opening of tombs when Jesus released his spirit (vv. 50-54).
APPLICATION
➡️ Jesus was betrayed and abandoned, not only by those unfamiliar with Him, but also by His closest followers who witnessed His actions and teachings. Despite having the authority to judge and govern all things, Jesus endured unjust punishment, humiliation, and suffering on the cross at the hands of the human rulers of this world. Why did he have to endure such a tough, painful journey, feeling abandoned and facing death?
As I delve into the details of Jesus' suffering on the cross, I am struck by the sheer scale of his sacrifice. The depth of his love, which fueled his endurance of such a barbaric ordeal, is truly inspiring. It's truly astounding to consider how someone who is fully God and fully human, the King of Kings, Lord of lords, and King of the universe, could willingly endure such immense suffering and shame.
He willingly bore the punishment for all my wrongdoings, offering a way back to God that I could never achieve on my own. His unconditional love, even for those who ridiculed him, is beyond comprehension.
The fact that Jesus felt pain and even felt alone on the cross makes me feel closer to him, like he understands what it's like for things to be tough. And even though he died, it wasn't the end. It was actually a win over death itself! Knowing that he went through all that suffering just to give me a eternal life fills me with tons of thanks and makes me believe in him even more.
PRAYER
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SCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHT
50 And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and yielded up his spirit. 51 And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. And the earth shook, and the rocks were split. 52 The tombs also were opened. And many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised, 53 and coming out of the tombs after his resurrection they went into the holy city and appeared to many. 54 When the centurion and those who were with him, keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place, they were filled with awe and said, “Truly this was the Son of God!”
OBSERVATION
After Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, he was arrested by a great crowd with swords and clubs led by Judas, one of Jesus' disciples. He was then brought to the high priest Caiaphas, who falsely accused him of blasphemy. Jesus is denied by Peter, one of Jesus' disciples, three times. After that, Jesus was handed over to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor.
⬆️ Jesus is scourged and mocked by Roman soldiers, forced to carry his own cross to Golgotha, and crucified alongside two criminals (vv. 27-38). Jesus, who is both God and the true King, experienced suffering, pain, shame, and humiliation as the lowest of sinners, at the hands of the very people whom He created.
⬇️ People passing by the crucifixion site taunt Jesus, referencing his earlier statement about rebuilding the temple in three days, and challenging him to save himself if he is truly the Son of God. Similarly, the religious leaders mock Jesus, doubting his ability to save himself despite his previous acts of healing, and sarcastically suggest that if he truly is the King of Israel, he should come down from the cross, promising to believe in him if he does so. Even the other two criminals crucified alongside joined in mocking Jesus (vv. 39-44).
⬆️ Jesus experienced the pain of being forsaken even by His Father God. (v. 46).
⬇️ A centurion recognizes Jesus as the Son of God and declares, "Truly, this man was the Son of God!" This realization comes after witnessing the tearing of the temple curtain, the earthquake, and the opening of tombs when Jesus released his spirit (vv. 50-54).
APPLICATION
➡️ Jesus was betrayed and abandoned, not only by those unfamiliar with Him, but also by His closest followers who witnessed His actions and teachings. Despite having the authority to judge and govern all things, Jesus endured unjust punishment, humiliation, and suffering on the cross at the hands of the human rulers of this world. Why did he have to endure such a tough, painful journey, feeling abandoned and facing death?
As I delve into the details of Jesus' suffering on the cross, I am struck by the sheer scale of his sacrifice. The depth of his love, which fueled his endurance of such a barbaric ordeal, is truly inspiring. It's truly astounding to consider how someone who is fully God and fully human, the King of Kings, Lord of lords, and King of the universe, could willingly endure such immense suffering and shame.
He willingly bore the punishment for all my wrongdoings, offering a way back to God that I could never achieve on my own. His unconditional love, even for those who ridiculed him, is beyond comprehension.
The fact that Jesus felt pain and even felt alone on the cross makes me feel closer to him, like he understands what it's like for things to be tough. And even though he died, it wasn't the end. It was actually a win over death itself! Knowing that he went through all that suffering just to give me a eternal life fills me with tons of thanks and makes me believe in him even more.
PRAYER
49. John 20:1-31 The Resurrection and Victory of Jesus
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48. John 19:31-42 Jesus’ Burial
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47. John 19:17-30 The Crucifixion of Jesus
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46. John 19:1-16 Jesus, the Suffering Servant Condemned
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45. John 18:28-40 Jesus Before Pilate
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Reading Plan : The Gospel of John Reading Plan1. John 1:1-18-Jesus, the Word Made Flesh(The Incarnation)2. John 1:19-28 - John the Baptist: The Forerunner of Christ3. John 1:29-34 Jesus, the Lamb of God Who Takes Away Sin4. John 1:35-51 Jesus Calls His First Disciples5. John 2:1-12 Jesus Turns Water into Wine6. John 2:13-25 Jesus, the True Temple of God7. John 3:1-21 Jesus, the Giver of Eternal Life8. John 3:22-36 Believe in Jesus, Receive Eternal Life9. John 4:1-19 Jesus, the Giver of Living Water10. John 4:20-26 Jesus Teaches True Worship11. John 4:27-42 Jesus Calls Workers for the Harvest of Souls12. John 4:43-54 Jesus Heals an Official’s Son13. John 5:1-18 Jesus Heals at the Pool of Bethesda14. John 5:19-29 Jesus, the Son Who Shares the Father’s Authority15. John 5:30-47 Jesus, The Fulfillment of Scripture16. John 6:1-21 Jesus, the Prophet (Deuteronomy 18:15)17. John 6:22-59 Jesus, the Bread of Life (Exodus 16:4, 14-15)18. John 6:41-71 Jesus, the Source of Eternal Life19. John 7:1-24 Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles20. John 7:25-52 Jesus, the Messiah rejected by the World21. John 8:1-30 Jesus, the Light of the World22. John 8:31-59 Jesus Declares Freedom23. John 9:1-23 Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind24. John 9:24-41 Jesus, the just judge of the world25. John 10:1-21 Jesus, the Good Shepherd and the Door26. John 10:22-42 Jesus, One with the Father27. John 11:1-27 Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life28. John 11:28-44 Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead29. John 11:45-57 The Plot to Kill Jesus30. John 12:1-19 Jesus's Triumphal Entry
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31. John 12:20-36 Jesus Foretells His Death32. John 12:37-50 The Unbelief of the People33. John 13:1-20 Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet34. John 13:21-38 Jesus Predicts His Betrayal and Peter’s Denial35. John 14:1-14 Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life36. John 14:15-31 The Promise of the Holy Spirit37. John 15:1-17 Jesus, the True Vine38. John 15:18-27 Christ's followers hated by the world39. John 16:1-15 The Holy Spirit: Convicting, Guiding, and Glorifying Christ40. John 16:16-33 The Coming Victory of the Cross41. John 17:1-19 Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer42. John 17:20-26 Jesus’ Prayer for Unity Among His Followers43. John 18:1-14 Jesus’ Arrest44. John 18:15-27 Peter’s Denial of Jesusand Peter’s Denial Copy45. John 18:28-40 Jesus Before Pilate46. John 19:1-16 Jesus, the Suffering Servant Condemned47. John 19:17-30 The Crucifixion of Jesus48. John 19:31-42 Jesus’ Burial49. John 20:1-31 The Resurrection and Victory of Jesus
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