Behold the Resurrection!

April 16, 2017 • Jason Carson

Matthew 27:1-31 “The One and Only King”

March 26, 2017 • Jason Carson

TOGETHER GROUP QUEST IONS Read Matthew 27:1-31. What is God’s Word saying to you in this passage? What is God’s heart for His people? Compare Peter to Judas. Both deeply regretted what they had done, but one took his life while the other went back to Jesus. Why the difference? What does it teach us about the difference between remorse and repentance? The mob that day yelled “Crucify,” not just “Kill him!” What is the difference between wanting someone dead and wanting someone crucified? Do your sins shout crucify louder than the mob that day? Read Colossians 2:13-15. What was happening as Jesus died and what were the results of His suffering? Barabbas was a murderer and a thief sentenced to death, until Jesus came and took his place. Jesus’ condemnation was Barabbas’ freedom. Describe how that is also your story. Pilate tried to do the right thing 5 different times, but still ended up going with the wrong solution (He said “I find no fault in him,” his wife warned him that he’s innocent and not to do it, he washed his hands of it, he stated Jesus wasn’t worthy of death, and he offered to punish Jesus and then release him). Pilate followed the easy way instead of the right way. How do we do the same thing? How is Jesus the King of Kings in your life? When is He a rival King (where you want Him to fix everything in your life), and when is He a convenient King (where you just want Him to make your life feel better)? List some practical ways in which Jesus can be the unrivaled, reigning, Savior King in your life.