Sunday Questions

Matthew Memorial Study

March 29, 2026

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Dear Brethren, we will begin our study March 29 with Matt 26:69 and continue into chapter 27. We will only use this study for the first hour, the second hour will be a memorial testimony meeting. It is unlikely we will complete this study in one hour but we will end where ever we get to. Feel free to bring up any points beyond where we ended in your testimony if you like.

Mike

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Peter Denies Jesus

Matt 26:69-75

1. Please read different translations of verse 74. Comments?

 

1. Peter is in a lot of spiritual danger here. But in the end, he overcomes. In your understanding, how is Peter able to do that?

 

Chapter 27

Jesus Delivered to Pilate

Matt 27:1-2

1. The NLT translates the beginning of verse 1, “Very early in the morning.” Why is this important?

Judas Hangs Himself

Matt 27:3-10

1. Verse 3 tells us that Judas was filled with remorse when he realized that Jesus was condemned to die. Why did that fact surprise him?

2. In verse 4, Judas says “I have sinned.” Do you think that Judas recognized that betraying Jesus would be a sin before he did it? If he didn’t, why didn’t he? Any lessons for us?

3. Can we learn anything from the elders’ reaction to Judas’ statement?

Jesus Before Pilate

Matt 27:11-14

1. Why do you think that Jesus doesn’t answer the accusations against Him? 

 

The Crowd Chooses Barabbas

 

Matt 27:15-23

 

1. What do your think is Pilate’s attitude toward Jesus? Does he want to let Him go free? If so, why doesn’t he just do it?

Pilate Delivers Jesus to Be Crucified

Matt 27:24-26

1. Who is this crowd in verse 24? Are these the same Jews we find in Matt 21:1-9?

2. Did the crowd’s response in verse 25 carry long term consequences? 

Jesus Is Mocked

Matt 27:27-31

1. Why do you think the Roman soldiers take such delight in mocking Jesus?

The Crucifixion

Matt 27:32-44

1.  This section of scripture is hard to contemplate. Even so, please choose a verse or two that are especially moving to you.

2. Do you see any parallels here with how Jesus’ ministry began (the temptations chapter 4)?

3. Was the sign placed above Him a legal charge against Him or a recognition of Him?

 

The Death of Jesus

Matt 27:45-56

1.  How and why did darkness fall at three o’clock?

2.  Did Jesus really feel abandoned by God in verse 47?

3. Why was the curtain in the Temple torn top to bottom?

4. What is your understanding of verses 52-53?

Jesus Is Buried

Matt 27:47-61

1.  Who was Joseph of Arimathea? Why was it important that Joseph receive the body of Jesus?

2. Verse 61, why is it recorded that the two Marys were watching this?

 

The Guard at the Tomb

Matt 27:62-66

1.  Why are these verses included in the account?