Matthew 27:1-10 When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:… I. His CHARACTER. 1. He occupied a very high position. 2. He enjoyed great privileges. 3. He committed a great crime. Trace this sin — the plot, etc. 4. He deeply repented. His repentance was real, distressing, etc. 5. He made restitution. 6. He despaired of mercy. II. DEDUCE FROM THIS SUBJECT SOME LESSONS OF INSTRUCTION. We learn — 1. That we may possess great privileges, make a blazing profession, and fill a high office, and still have no real piety. 2. That whatever amount of repentance a man may possess, in the absence of faith in Christ the soul will perish. 3. That there is tremendous power in a guilty conscience to inflict punishment. Cain, David, Herod, Judas, penitents. 4. The danger of indulging in the sin of covetousness. 5. That the atonement alone presents the only remedy that will meet all the deep-felt necessities of a guilty conscience. (A. Weston.) Parallel Verses KJV: When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death: |
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