Why do we suffer?Suffering and faith are never for nothing.

If the old covenant failed to fulfill the promises to Abraham, how will they be fulfilled?God revealed that he would make a new covenant with Israel.

How does it end?Matthew concluded his Gospel with the scene in Galilee where Jesus commissioned his apostles for the work he had prepared them to do.

What reactions to the resurrection?Matthew recounts contrasting reactions between the soldiers and the women.

What was David promised?God's covenant with David revealed his purposes toward Israel through the kingdom of David's Son.

Is this the King of the Jews?Pilate wrote an accusation that was truer than he knew.

Why did the Father forsake the Son?Jesus quoted from the lament Psalm 22 written by David to identify as the Anointed righteous sufferer.

How do we get to the covenant with David?The background contributes to our understanding of the covenant.

What do you think of Jesus?Matthew records three witnesses to his innocence and three reactions to his condemnation.

Why was Jesus beaten and mocked?Matthew gives a brief account, but the event has significant meaning.