Matthew 26:20-25
I. THE SETTING
- A. Jesus’ startling revelation (Matthew 26:21)
B. The fulfillment of prophecy (Psalm 41:9; cf. John 13:18)
II. THE REACTION OF THE DISCIPLES
- A. The innocent eleven were “exceedingly sorrowful” (Matthew 26:22; cf. John 13:22; Luke 22:23)
- 1. Humble self-examination (Matthew 26:22; Mark 14:19)
2. Reaction to “this night” (Matthew 26:31, 33, 35)
B. Judas was neither innocent nor humble (Matthew 26:14-16, 25)
III. APPLICATION FOR TODAY
- A. The duty of elders (Acts 20:28-30; Titus 1:10-11)
B. The preaching of sound doctrine (2 Timothy 2:3-4)
C. The obligation of the entire church (Matthew 28:19-20)
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