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A final clash of kingdoms.
A triumphant entry.
A passionate act.

As Matthew’s Gospel draws to its thrilling close, we see Jesus move toward the very purpose of His coming.

Beaten, carrying His cross and crucified… a moment of suffering that seemed like the defeat of Jesus and the kingdom of God, actually was the fulfilment of God’s promise to put an end to sin, suffering and death forever.

The crown of thorns – death and suffering – now becomes the crown of life.

Does this stir a passion in our souls and hearts?

Discover Jesus – the passionate One – in this final episode of Matthew’s Gospel.

Bible Reading Plan

Read Matthew 21-28 with us in the latest Bible Reading Plan on You Version. As Matthew’s Gospel draws to its thrilling close, we see Jesus move toward the very purpose of His coming. Discover Jesus by diving into God’s Word with us.

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The King Comes

A triumphant entry and the turning of tables. Jesus returns to Jerusalem riding on a donkey, before entering the temple and driving out the sellers who had turned a place of worship into a marketplace.

Authority

The religious leaders challenged Jesus’ authority as he was teaching in the temple. A parable of true obedience to God and a parable of Israel’s leaders that had rejected God’s messengers, and would ultimately reject His Son.

Chosen

Jesus told a parable of a wedding feast, showing that God’s kingdom is open to all who truly respond, not just the outwardly religious. He teaches the greatest commandment – to love God and love others.

Woe!

Jesus condemned the scribes and Pharisees for their hypocrisy, and burdening others with empty religion while neglecting justice, mercy, and faithfulness. He lamented over Jerusalem’s hardness of heart, expressing God’s love for his people.

Signs of the Times

Jesus leaves the temple and tells of the destruction that is to come and warns his disciples of coming trials, false messiahs, persecution, and great tribulation, urging them to stay alert and endure to the end until his glorious return.

Judgement

Jesus warns his followers to be ready for his ultimate return, where he will come back to judge all people and the righteous will inherit eternal life for serving “the least of these,” while the unfaithful face eternal separation.

Betrayed

At The Last Supper Jesus instituted the covenant meal with his disciples, prayed in deep anguish at Gethsemane at what he was about to suffer on the cross, and was ultimately betrayed, arrested, and abandoned by his disciples.

Mocked

Mocked, betrayed and wrongly accused. Judas feels the weight of his guilt and betrayal of Jesus. Peter denies following Jesus. Ultimately, Jesus is delivered over to Pilate to face the punishment we all deserved.

Crucified

Beaten, bruised and bloodied – Jesus carries his cross and takes the punishment to put a final end to sin and death for eternity. As Jesus takes his last breath, the temple curtain tears in two and the new covenant has begun.

Risen

Three days in the tomb. When all hope was seemingly lost, Jesus rose from the grave. The crown of death has now achieved a crown of life for all who believe. Jesus leaves us with one mission – to preach the good news of Him to all the earth.