286. Reading 56. Matthew 27.1-26, Jesus before Pilate

Today we read Matthew 27:1-28. Judas returns his blood money and kills himself in despair; Jesus stands before Pilate and is condemned not because He is guilty but because Pilate lacks the courage to release Him — and the crowd chooses Barabbas. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) De Graaf, S.G. Promise and Deliverance. Volume 3: The Gospels. Keener, Craig S. The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament. 2nd ed. Ryle, J.C. Expository Thoughts on the Gospels: Matthew. Sproul, R.C. Matthew: An Expositional Commentary. Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. CLAUDE AI. Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from https://share.epidemicsound.com/a0tb8v