THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD IN THE BURIAL OF JESUS
Part 3
Matthew 27:62-66
I. The Place of His Burial 57-60
A. The Prophecy of His Burial Isaiah 53:9;
John 19:31-37
B. The Time of His Burial 57
C. The People Involved 57-60; Luke
23:50-51; John 19:38-39; Mark 15:43
D. The Tomb 60
II. The People witnessing His Burial 61
A. Who they are
B. Where they are
C. How they are Blessed
Ephesians 1:11; Colossians 1:16
III. The Ones Posted to Guard His Burial 62-66
A. The Strange meeting 62
John 18:28; Matthew 21:45
B. The Subtle Appeal 63-64
Matthew 26:4; John 20:19;
C. The Secure Tomb 65-66
Matthew 28:14; Psalm 76:10
THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD IN THE BURIAL OF JESUS
Part 3
Matthew 27:62-66
1. What is everything in creation moving towards? Why is it good and right that God should glorify Himself? [Introduction]
2. What is the wrong response to Divine Providence? What is the right response? [Introduction]
3. What is strange about this meeting between the chief priest, Pharisees and Pilate? 62
4. What was the problem these religious leaders were concerned about? What made them assume there was a problem? 63-64
5. Who were the guards? How was the tomb made secure? How did this advance God’s purpose and glory? 65-66