Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - Matthew 27

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Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - Matthew 27


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Matthew 27

PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONS

UBS4 NKJV NRSV TEV NJB
Jesus Brought Before Pilate Jesus Handed Over to Pilate Jesus Before Pilate Jesus Taken to Pilate Jesus is Taken Before Pilate Mat_27:1-2 Mat_27:1-2 Mat_27:1-2 Mat_27:1-2 Mat_27:1-2 The Death of Judas Judas Hangs Himself The Death of Judas The Death of Judas Mat_27:3-10 Mat_27:3-10 Mat_27:3-10 Mat_27:3-4 a Mat_27:3-10 Mat_27:4 b Mat_27:5 Mat_27:6-8 Mat_27:9-10 Jesus is Questioned by Pilate Jesus Faces Pilate Pilate Questions Jesus Jesus Before Pilate Mat_27:11-14 Mat_27:11-14 Mat_27:11-14 Mat_27:11 a Mat_27:11-14 Mat_27:11-12 Mat_27:13 Mat_27:14 Jesus Sentenced to Die Taking the Place of Barabbas Jesus Sentenced to Death Mat_27:15-26 Mat_27:15-26 Mat_27:15-23 Mat_27:15-18 Mat_27:15-18 Mat_27:19 Mat_27:19 Mat_27:20-21 a Mat_27:20-26 Mat_27:21 b Mat_27:22 a Mat_27:22 b Mat_27:23 a Mat_27:23 b Mat_27:24-26 Mat_27:24 Mat_27:25 Mat_27:26 The Soldiers Mock Jesus The Soldiers Mock Jesus The Crucifixion The Soldiers Make Fun of Jesus Jesus is Crowned with Thorns Mat_27:27-31 Mat_27:27-31 Mat_27:27-31 Mat_27:27-31 Mat_27:27-31 The Crucifixion of Jesus The King on a Cross Jesus Nailed to the Cross The Crucifixion Mat_27:32-44 Mat_27:32-44 Mat_27:32-37 Mat_27:32-34 Mat_27:32-36 Mat_27:35-38 Mat_27:37-38 Mat_27:38-44 The Crucified Christ is Mocked Mat_27:39-40 Mat_27:39-44 Mat_27:41-43 Mat_27:44 The Death of Jesus Jesus Dies on the Cross The Death of Jesus The Death of Jesus The Death of Jesus Mat_27:45-56 Mat_27:45-56 Mat_27:45-54 Mat_27:45-46 Mat_27:45-50 Mat_27:47-48 Mat_27:49 Mat_27:50 Mat_27:51-53 Mat_27:51-54 Mat_27:54 Mat_27:55-56 Mat_27:55-56 Mat_27:55-56 The Burial of Jesus Jesus Buried in Joseph's Tomb The Burial of Jesus The Burial Mat_27:57-61 Mat_27:57-61 Mat_27:57-61 Mat_27:57-61 Mat_27:57-61 The Guard at the Tomb Pilate Sets the Guard The Guard at the Grave The Guard at the Tomb Mat_27:62-66 Mat_27:62-66 Mat_27:62-66 Mat_27:62-64 Mat_27:62-66 Mat_27:65 Mat_27:66

READING CYCLE THREE (from "hyperlink")

FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR'S INTENT AT THE PARAGRAPH LEVEL

This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

Read the chapter in one sitting. Identify the subjects. Compare your subject divisions with the five translations above. Paragraphing is not inspired but it is the key to following the original author's intent, which is the heart of interpretation. Every paragraph has one and only one subject.

1. First paragraph

2. Second paragraph

3. Third paragraph

4. Etc.



DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

These discussion questions are provided to help you think through the major issues of this section of the book. They are meant to be thought provoking, not definitive.

1. Was Joseph of Arimathea present at the night trial?

2. Why was Pilate so willing to have the bodies disposed of?

3. List the prophet's predictions in this section.

4. What role did the women who followed the apostolic group serve?

5. Explain the irony of Mat_27:64 and the sarcasm of Mat_27:65.



WORD AND PHRASE STUDY FOR Mat_27:1-56