Matthew Part 105

Text: Matthew 27:57-66.

Vs 57-61

Vs 57

Joseph of Arimathea

this is not Caiaphas

He was a respected member of the Sanhedrin, Mark 15:43.

Verse 58

Why did he have to go to Pilate?

What did he risk by doing this?

his wealth, reputation, influence, status

Pilate might suspect him in the future being identified with a condemned man

verse 59

Verse 60

fulfillment of Is. 53:9.

a great stone

Vs 62-66