Study
40 From the Book of Matthew is: Matthew
26:1-16
1.
Note the difference between the prophecy of Christ in verses 1,
2, and the plans of the Jewish religious leaders in verses 3-5. Whose word, in
fact, prevailed, and why? Cf. Acts 2:23; Ps. 33:10, 11.
2.
In verses 6-16 consider the contrast between the action of Mary,
anointing Christ, and Judas selling Him.
How does this demonstrated the truth of Lk. 2:35b? What were the motives
behind these different actions?