27:24-25 What do we learn from what is said here?

We learn from this that while the Romans physically killed Christ, the Jews instigated it, and in so doing called down a curse upon the whole nation of Israel, “… His blood be on us and on our children.”

However, although the Jews were responsible for Christ’s death it was foreordained by God (cp Mt 27:20-25; Mk 14:55-64; 15:1, 15;Lk 23:10, 20-24; Jn 19:12-18 with Ac 2:22-23, 36; 3:11-15; 4:8-10, 24-28; 5:30; 13:27-29; 2Ti 1:9).

Although Christ’s atoning death was foreordained by God, it does not absolve the guilt of those who caused it, including Pilate. In making no decision Pilate made the decision to let the Jews have their way with Jesus and instigate His crucifixion.

The curse the Jews called down upon themselves will remain until they acknowledge the Christ who they rejected as their Messiah – King (cp Hos 6:1-3;Zech 12:10 – 13:1; Mt 23:37-39; Ro 11:25-29; Rev 1:7).

See also comments on Lk 23:13-26, Jn 19:11, Ac 2:22-23, 1Th 2:14-15.

Back to Matthew Study