Matthew 26-28

1. 26:1-16 What did the woman understand that the disciples did not? For whose benefit did Jesus make the statement in verse 11? [Consider: Did Judas's action here have anything to do with what had transpired with the woman? (See also John 12:3-8.)]
2. 26:17-35 Who was with Jesus at this Passover meal? What announcement did Jesus make while they were eating? How did the others react?
3. 26:36-50 What was Jesus’ prayer? How many times did He pray it? Why did Jesus want the three men to stay awake with Him?
4. 26:51-56 Which of the disciples here was fulfilling God's plan? Which one attempted to thwart it? (See also John 18:10.)
5. 26:57-68 What was ironic about the high priest putting Jesus "under oath"?
6. 26:69-75 Why was Peter so adamant in his denials? Describe his distress.
7. 27:1-10 What caused Judas to repent? [Consider: What did Judas expect to happen when he betrayed Jesus?]
8. 27:11-26 In Pilate’s mind, why had the chief priests and elders brought Jesus before him? [Consider: Was Pilate's hand washing an act of courage or weakness?]
9. 27:27-44 What added to the physical cruelty of the cross? What groups participated in this cruelty?
10. 27:45-56 Describe the events that occurred when Jesus died. [Consider: Before He died, what may have been even worse than His physical pain? (verse 46)]
11. 27:57-66 Who buried Jesus’ body? What was the next demand made of Pilate by the chief priests and Pharisees?
12. 28:1-10 When they saw the angel, how did the guards react? How did the angel calm the women? Who else appeared to them?
13. 28:11-15 After recovering from their shock, to whom did the guards immediately go? Whose guards were they? (27:65)
14. 28:16-18 Who has all authority? [Consider: What significance does that hold for us?]
15. 28:19-20 What command did Jesus give in these verses? What promise?