"SHAKEN IN THEIR BOOTS"
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Parallel Gospel Accounts -
Matthew 27:61-66 - make a couple of observations
Mark 15:5 - make a couple of observations
Luke 23:55-56 - make a couple of observations
A couple of weeks ago we looked at Matthew 27 and learned that Joseph’s Character, Commitment, and Concern for His Savior.
Proposition - This morning as we continue in our study we are going to learn about the religious leaders intimidation. We will see 1) the intimidation b/c of the person, 2) the intimidation b/c of His claims, and 3) the results b/c of their intimidation.
Interrogative question - Let me pose three questions for you to think about this morning -
What are you doing as a result of what Christ has done for you?
What are you doing with the claims that Jesus has made?
How have you responded Christ?
1. The intimidation b/c of the Person - vs. 61-62
1. The intimidation b/c of the Person - vs. 61-62
61 And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the grave. 62 Now on the next day, the day after the preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered together with Pilate,
What do you know about Mary Magdalene?
MARY MAGDALENE (Μαρία ἡ Μαγδαληνὴ, Maria hē Magdalēnē). One of the followers of Jesus. An early recipient of the news of Jesus’ resurrection. Her name is related to Miriam, the sister of Moses, but it may also mean “obstinacy” or “rebelliousness.”
Mary Magdalene in the New Testament
Mary Magdalene appears in all four Gospels as a follower of Jesus (Luke 8:2) and at critical moments in Jesus’ story: the foot of the cross (Matt 27:56; Mark 15:40; John 19:25) and the tomb (Matt 27:61, 28:1–10; Mark 15:47–16:11; Luke 24:1–11; John 20:1–18).
“Magdalene” implies that she was from Magdala, a town on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. In Mark 16:9 and Luke 8:2, it states that Jesus had cast seven demons from her. She may have been a woman of means—Mark 15:40–41 counts her among the women who followed and provided for Jesus. She, Mary the mother of James, and Salome, also bought spices to anoint the body of Jesus (Mark 16:1).
Mary appears at Jesus’ tomb in all four gospels:
•In Mark, she and the other women receive word that Jesus has risen from the dead. In Mark 16:8, they flee in fear and do not tell anyone this news. (Jesus’ appearance to Mary in Mark 16:9–11 does not appear in the earliest manuscripts; it may be a later addition.)
•In Matthew 28:1–8 and Luke 24:1–11, Mary and some other women receive the message of Jesus’ resurrection. They then run to tell the disciples.
•John 20:1–18 provides the most detailed description of this scene: Mary first goes alone to the tomb, where she sees the removed stone. She then tells Simon Peter and “the disciple Jesus loved” that the tomb is empty. After they leave to investigate, Mary sees two angels, and asks where they have taken her Lord. She mistakes the resurrected Jesus for the gardener until he speaks her name; he tells her of the resurrection and sends her to tell the others.
Because she is charged in all four Gospels to share the first revelation of the good news of the resurrection, Mary Magdalene is often called the first evangelist.
Who is the other Mary?
3137 Μαρία, Μαριάμ [Maria, Mariam /mar·ee·ah/] n pr f. Of Hebrew origin 4813; GK 3451 and 3452; 54 occurrences; AV translates as
“Mary the mother of Jesus” 19 times,
“Mary Magdalene” 13 times,
“Mary the sister of Martha” 11 times,
“Mary the mother of James” nine times,
“Mary the mother of John Mark” once, and
“Mary of Rome” once.
1 Mary the mother of Jesus. 2 Mary Magdalene, a women from Magdala. 3 Mary, the sister of Lazarus and Martha. 4 Mary of Cleophas the mother of James the less. 5 Mary the mother of John Mark, a sister of Barnabas. 6 Mary, a Roman Christian who is greeted by Paul in Rom. 16:6. Additional Information: Mary or Miriam = “their rebellion”.
Interesting Fact -
Mariology refers to the historic teachings of the Christian church regarding the life and status of the Virgin Mary.
Historically, Mariology has been a significant point of contention among Christians. Although the mother of Jesus is mentioned in a number of New Testament documents, only the Gospels of Luke and Matthew make explicit reference to Jesus’ mother as “Mary.” In the infancy narratives of Matthew and Luke, we find the only witnesses to what became central to later Christian theological reflection on Mary—namely, that she was a virgin when she miraculously conceived Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit. Although many Christians make other claims about Mary’s nature and status, her virgin conception of Christ is the only doctrine universally agreed upon by orthodox Christians. It is therefore affirmed in the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed.
The first major controversy of the post-apostolic era regarding the nature and status of the Virgin Mary came in the fourth century. Nestorius, the patriarch of Constantinople, taught that Mary was only the mother of the humanity of Christ and therefore it was appropriate to ascribe to her the title of Christokos or “Christ-bearer.” Nestorius worried that when his opponents called Mary Theotokos, or “God-bearer,” it implied that Mary had somehow generated the divine substance of the Son. In spite of his objections, Cyril of Alexandria and later the Council of Ephesus (431) condemned Nestorius’ position and affirmed Mary’s status as Theotokos. The Council Fathers decided that it was appropriate to call Mary Theotokos, because she was the mother of the total person of Christ, which was divine and human. Kilcrease, J. (2018). Mariology. In M. Ward, J. Parks, B. Ellis, & T. Hains (Eds.), Lexham Survey of Theology. Lexham Press.
Where are these ladies sitting?
What might have been going through their minds at this time?
Which religious leaders are fearful?
Why do you think that they were fearful?
2. The intimidation b/c of His Claims - vs. 63
2. The intimidation b/c of His Claims - vs. 63
63 and said, “Sir, we remember that when He was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I am to rise again.’
Who is speaking?
What do they call Jesus?
Why do you think that they did that?
How did they know about Him (Jesus) rising again in three days?
21 From that time Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised up on the third day.
23 and they will kill Him, and He will be raised on the third day.” And they were deeply grieved.
19 and will hand Him over to the Gentiles to mock and scourge and crucify Him, and on the third day He will be raised up.”
3. The results b/c of their intimidation - vs. 64-66
3. The results b/c of their intimidation - vs. 64-66
64 “Therefore, give orders for the grave to be made secure until the third day, otherwise His disciples may come and steal Him away and say to the people, ‘He has risen from the dead,’ and the last deception will be worse than the first.” 65 Pilate said to them, “You have a guard; go, make it as secure as you know how.” 66 And they went and made the grave secure, and along with the guard they set a seal on the stone.
How did Pilate respond to them?
Do you really think that the religious leaders were concerned about the body being stolen? Why or why not?
Do you notice any commands in these verses?
vs. 64 - Give orders…
vs. 65 - Go...
vs. 65 Make...
vs. 65 Secure...
SO WHAT?
How are you responding to Jesus?