8 events
Early in the morning, the chief priests and elders conspire to put Jesus to death and deliver Him to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor.
This event highlights the fulfillment of prophecy regarding Jesus' suffering and the rejection by His own people, as foretold in Isaiah 53.
Jesus' delivery to Pilate sets the stage for His crucifixion, a pivotal moment in God's redemptive plan.
Judas, seeing that Jesus was condemned, feels remorse and returns the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders before hanging himself.
Judas' remorse and tragic end illustrate the destructive nature of sin and betrayal, as well as the fulfillment of prophecy regarding the price of betrayal.
This event fulfills the prophecy in Zechariah 11:12-13 about the thirty pieces of silver and foreshadows the consequences of rejecting Christ.
Jesus stands trial before Pilate, who questions Him about being the King of the Jews. Despite the accusations, Jesus remains mostly silent.
Jesus' silence before His accusers fulfills Isaiah 53:7, demonstrating His submission to God's will and His role as the suffering servant.
This trial is a crucial step towards the crucifixion, where Jesus' sacrificial death will atone for humanity's sins.
Pilate offers to release Jesus or Barabbas, a notorious prisoner, to the crowd. Influenced by the chief priests, the crowd chooses Barabbas.
The choice of Barabbas over Jesus symbolizes humanity's preference for sin over righteousness and highlights the injustice of Jesus' condemnation.
This event underscores the substitutionary nature of Jesus' sacrifice, as He takes the place of sinners.
Jesus is mocked by the soldiers, crowned with thorns, and led to Golgotha, where He is crucified between two criminals.
The crucifixion is the central event of the Gospel, where Jesus bears the sins of the world, fulfilling prophecies and demonstrating God's love and justice.
Jesus' death is the climax of God's redemptive plan, providing atonement for sin and reconciling humanity to God.
At the ninth hour, Jesus cries out and yields His spirit. The temple veil is torn, the earth shakes, and tombs are opened.
Jesus' death signifies the completion of His atoning work, the tearing of the veil symbolizes direct access to God, and the accompanying signs affirm His divine identity.
This moment marks the fulfillment of the Old Covenant and the establishment of the New Covenant through Jesus' sacrifice.
Joseph of Arimathea, a disciple of Jesus, requests His body from Pilate and lays it in his own new tomb, sealing it with a large stone.
Jesus' burial fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah 53:9 and prepares for His resurrection, affirming His death as a real and historical event.
The burial sets the stage for the resurrection, which is central to the Christian faith and the hope of eternal life.
The chief priests and Pharisees secure Pilate's permission to place a guard at the tomb to prevent Jesus' disciples from stealing His body.
The guard at the tomb highlights the authorities' fear of Jesus' prophecy about His resurrection and sets the stage for the miraculous event.
This precaution underscores the authenticity of the resurrection, as the empty tomb cannot be explained by human intervention.
In the order the chapter tells them. The corpus records sequence, not dates — biblical chronology is contested, and this does not take a position on it.