Exposition of Matthew (Page 2)

Mocking the King of the Jews

Bible Text: Matthew 27:27-31 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew “Hail, King of the Jews!” The mockery of the godless upon Jesus Christ The humiliation of Jesus Christ for us

Barabbas and Jesus

Bible Text: Matthew 27:15-26 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew The prodigal son is released and the faithful Son is condemned. Whom do you want me to release for you? Lessons The great inconvenience of an evil ruler: no blessing for the people The great determination of sin: kill God The great issue of human existence: innocence vs. guilt The greater determination of God: a painful gospel

The Silence of the King

Bible Text: Matthew 27:11-14 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew The silence of the King establishes his honor and sacrifice for sinners. What his answer says What his silence says

Dying without Hope

Bible Text: Matthew 27:1-10 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew Dying without hope A semblance of justice produces death Judas attests to Jesus’ innocence True and false repentance distinguished Worldly grief produces death Sin produces death The potter’s field

Denying Jesus

Bible Text: Matthew 26:69-75 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew Denying Jesus What happened Lessons The degenerating course of sin The bitter cry of repentance The responsibility to confess Christ The grace of God

Betrayal and Arrest

Bible Text: Matthew 26:47-56 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew For us Jesus was betrayed and crucified. What happened Lesssons Jesus bore the inward pain of betrayal for us. Jesus reveals the folly of those who think they are wiser than him. Jesus repudiates violence or coercion as the way to advance his kingdom. Jesus exercises his Lordship in our salvation. Jesus willingly submitted to God’s will as the appointed Lamb of God.

Gethsemane

Bible Text: Matthew 26:36-46 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew Jesus prepares himself for the cross that awaits him. The sorrow of the suffering Servant The concern of the suffering Servant for his disciples

Jesus Institutes the Lord’s Supper

Bible Text: Matthew 26:26-30 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew Jesus institutes the Lord’s Supper for the edification and comfort of his followers. The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is: A testimony of his substitutionary atonement for believers. A testimony of his eternal bond with believers. A testimony of his communion with believers. A promise of the conquest of his Father’s kingdom.

Judas Iscariot

Bible Text: Matthew 26:14-25 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Matthew Judas decides to betray his Lord. Judas plots to betray Jesus. Jesus reveals Judas at the Passover meal.