We continue our reading notes on Matthew’s Passion narrative, in the weeks leading up to Easter. Today we read of the burial of Jesus.

We continue our reading notes on Matthew’s Passion narrative, in the weeks leading up to Easter. Today we read of the death of Jesus.

We continue our reading notes on Matthew’s Passion narrative, in the weeks leading up to Easter. Today we come to the story of Jesus’ crucifixion.

We continue our reading notes on Matthew’s Passion narrative, in the weeks leading up to Easter. Today we look at the trial before Pilate, in which Matthew continues to emphasise the innocence of Jesus. Although it may seem Pilate is concerned with Jesus’ innocence, his delaying tactics are probably more about toying with the Jewish rulers… Continue reading Matt 27:11-26

We continue our reading notes on Matthew’s Passion narrative, in the weeks leading up to Easter. Today we look at the story of Judas’ remorse and suicide. This isn’t found in Mark’s Gospel, but Matthew adds it here probably to contrast it with Peter’s remorse – one leads to despair, the other to true repentance. It also makes the… Continue reading Matt 27:1-10