River Valley Church SOAP -Part 1Egzanp

The last part of Matthew's account ends with Jesus' death and resurrection. He has his final meal with his disciples where he reveals that his death will bring freedom from sin and ultimately death. He is then wrongfully tried and sentenced to death. Matthew portrays this not as failure but as a necessary sacrifice that fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies. Jesus rises from the dead and gives his disciples the "Great Commission", telling them to preach the good news that He (Jesus) is King over all.