Matthew focuses on the Messianic mission of Jesus’s life. The arrival of the Messiah King into the capital city of Jerusalem was a hope that deeply resonated within the hearts of Jews. Jesus reminded the disciples what would happen to the Son of Man in Jerusalem after they arrived. Jesus said three things would happen to Him when they arrived in Jerusalem. 

The first thing was the Son of Man will be delivered to the chief priests and scribes. Jesus was not only foretelling His disciples that He would be arrested, but He would also be delivered to His enemies.

The second thing was that the chief priest and scribes would hand the Son of Man over to the Gentiles who would mock, scourge, and crucify Him.

The third thing, Jesus reminded His disciples what would take place on the third day after these terrible events occurred, the Son of Man will be raised up. Jesus promised He would come back to life three days after He was killed.