Matthew 26:1-16

Jun 13, 2024

Delve into the tense moments leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. Discover the shocking betrayal by Judas Iscariot for thirty pieces of silver. Reflect on the woman who anointed Jesus with expensive perfume, sparking outrage among the disciples. Unpack the significance of this act as Jesus prepares for burial. Explore the intertwining themes of devotion and betrayal, and how this pivotal moment will be remembered across the world.

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INSIGHT

Death Framed Through Passover

Matthew ties Jesus' death directly to the Passover, framing it as a redemptive event for believers.
John Whittaker connects this to Paul: "Christ, our Passover, has been sacrificed," showing early Christian theology.

INSIGHT

Political Motives Behind The Plot

The chief priests and elders plot Jesus' arrest but avoid acting during the festival to prevent a riot.
Whittaker highlights the political role of Caiaphas as a Roman-appointed high priest influencing their motives.

ANECDOTE

Woman's Costly Anointing In Bethany

At Simon the leper's house a woman pours expensive perfume on Jesus while he reclines at table in Bethany.
Whittaker notes the vial likely matched archaeological examples and signified costly devotion.

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Matthew 26:1-16

26:1 When Jesus had finished all these words, He said to His disciples, 2 “You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man is to be handed over for crucifixion.”

3 At that time the chief priests and the elders of the people were gathered together in the courtyard of the high priest named Caiaphas; 4 and they plotted together to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him. 5 But they were saying, “Not during the festival, otherwise a riot might occur among the people.”

6 Now when Jesus was in Bethany, at the home of Simon the Leper, 7 a woman came to Him with an alabaster vial of very expensive perfume, and she poured it on His head as He was reclining at the table. 8 But the disciples were indignant when they saw this, and said, “Why this waste? 9 For this perfumecould have been sold for a high price and the money given to the poor.” 10 But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why are you bothering the woman? For she has done a good deed for Me. 11 For you always have the poor with you; but you do not always have Me. 12 For when she poured this perfume on My body, she did it to prepare Me for burial. 13 Truly I say to you, wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told in memory of her.”

14 Then one of the twelve, named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests 15 and said, “What are you willing to give me to betray Him to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. 16 And from then on he looked for a good opportunity to betray Jesus.

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