Jesus: Life, Death, & Resurrection/Communion

Matthew 12:38-40 and 16:21-28 point to his impending death

Matthew 26-28

The new Passover recognizes God’s from sin through Jesus on the cross.

The passover meal points to the past of Jesus , and his future .

Jesus’ love for humanity calls him to the cross

Jesus’ death on the cross is the greatest

“It is finished” (John 19:30)

Matthew 27: 57-61 Jesus dead and buried

Matthew 27: 62-66 Setting of the guard

Matthew 27: 28:1-10 The empty tomb and the risen Lord

Matthew 28: 11-15 Report of the guard

Matthew 28: 16-20 Jesus is alive and sovereign Lord

(R. T France Matthew)