Series: Matthew

Title/Text: Messiah Tried By Rome and Killed - Matt. 27:11-66

I. Pilate Questions Jesus Matt. 27:11-14.

A. Pointed question: pointed answer 11.

B. False accusation: no answer 12-14.

II. Pilate’s Dereliction of Duty Matt. 27:15-26.

A. Loopholes for murder 15-18.

B. Out for blood 19-23.

C. Pilate’s fig leaves 24-26.

III. Mockery and Pain Matt. 27:27-50.

A. God is not mocked? 27-29.

B. Pain according to prophecy 30-35.

C. What the world thinks of King Jesus 36-46.

D. It is finished 47-50.

IV. Solemn Days After Death Matt. 27:51-66.

A. A living testimony 51-54.

B. Hand washing continued 55-61.

C. The disdain continues 62-66.