The Decision About Christ Matthew 27:11-26
1. The Control (27:11-14) powerful testimony of Jesus
A. The Asking (27:11a) truthfully; 1 Timothy 6:13
B. The Agreeing (27:11b)
C. The Accusations (27:12a) Luke 23:5
1. Their Bare speech = empty talk
2. Their Bitter spirits = envious hearts (27:18)
. His Damage - undermined their religious influence
. His Declaration - exposed their sinfulness, hypocrisy &
their doctrinal error
. His Dominance - powerful & popular; heal, teach, pull.
D. The Assistance - John 18:28-38; 1st Roman trial phase
1. Pretenders (18:28) phoniness
2. Predicament (18:29) he came out
3. Perturbed (18:30) question our motives & integrity?
4. Profit (18:31) extended but refused
5. Preparation (18:32) plan of prophecy (3:14; 8:28; 12:32-33)
6. Precedence (18:33-37) priorities of prisoner
7. Pronouncement (18:38) proclamation of Pilate (19:4, 6)
E. The Answer (27:12b-14) false allegations, charges
. Psalm 38:12-15; 1 Peter 2:21-23
1. The Lords Silence (27:12b) stillness
2. The Leaders Stab (27:13-14) solution; Isaiah 53:7
2. The Custom (27:15-18) Mark 15:6-15; John 18:38-40
A. The Passover (27:15)
B. The Prisoner (27:16) Mark 15:7; Luke 23:19; John 18:40
C. The Problem (27:17)
D. The People in charge (27:18) envy, covetous
3. The Chaos / Commotion (27:19) of Pilate’s wife
. Luke 23:41, 47
4. The Clout (27:20) leaders persuaded
. Mark 15:11 - The chief priests stirred up the people, that he
should rather release Barabbas unto them.
5. The Choosing (27:21-23)
A. The Murderer to be Discharged (27:21)
B. The Messiah to be put to Death (27:22)
6. The Concern (27:23-25) Pilate making a right decision
A. He Acknowledged His innocence (27:23)
B. He Attempted to ignore his responsibility (27:24)
C. The people Accepted the blame (27:25)
. They didn’t realize what they were saying
. Acts 5:27-29; 7:51-53; Hebrews 10:26-31
7. The Cruelty (27:26) Illegal by the Roman soldiers
A. They Set Barabbas free (27:26a) murderer
B. They Scourged Jesus (27:26b) innocent man; Isaiah 53:4-5
