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Week 40. Day 5. Matthew 26-28.

Matt 26-28 Conclusion

Ch 26 What is the effect of setting the story of Jesus’ anointing at Bethany next to the story of his betrayal?

Gethsemane - What emotions of Jesus do we see here? Why?

Ch 27 Matthew records four events that have great significance - try to work out what each one signifies. In some cases there is an old testament background, so look up the verses and try to summarise this.

27:45 Darkness over the land (c.f. Joel 2:31; Amos 8:9-10; Isa 13:9-11 where darkness is sign of judgment)

27:46 Jesus’s cry (cf Ps 22)

27:51 Temple curtain torn in two (no particular OT reference, but think of what this curtain symbolised in the OT - separation from God's dwelling place)

27:52-53 People came back to life (Ezek 37:11-14)

Ch 28 What is the link between the resurrection and the great commission?

For reflection:

How has Matthew enriched your view of Jesus?

NOTE: Days 1-5 of each week contain the scripture reading for that week. Day 6 has just the 'key chapters'. If you want a briefer version of this plan that still takes you through the whole Bible, you could just read the key chapters featured on day 6. Day 7 has the podcast video where we discuss the week's reading.