The King's Purpose Fulfilled

Matthew chapter 27 in the Bible describes the events surrounding Jesus' trial, crucifixion, death, and burial. Here's a summary:

Jesus Before Pilate (Matthew 27:1-2, 11-26): Judas, overwhelmed with guilt for betraying Jesus, returns the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, then hangs himself. The priests use the money to buy a potter's field. Jesus is brought before Pilate, the Roman governor, who finds no fault in him but allows the crowd to choose to release either Jesus or Barabbas, a notorious prisoner. The crowd chooses Barabbas, and Pilate washes his hands of Jesus' blood, symbolizing his innocence.

Jesus is Mocked and Crucified (Matthew 27:27-44): Jesus is mocked by the Roman soldiers, who dress him in a scarlet robe and place a crown of thorns on his head. They then lead him away to be crucified. Along the way, they compel Simon of Cyrene to carry Jesus' cross. At Golgotha, Jesus is crucified between two criminals. Passersby, chief priests, scribes, and elders mock him, saying he cannot save himself if he is the Son of God.

Jesus' Death (Matthew 27:45-56): Darkness falls over the land from noon to three in the afternoon. Jesus cries out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" and then breathes his last. At that moment, the curtain of the temple is torn in two from top to bottom, and there is an earthquake. Many tombs break open, and the bodies of holy people are raised to life. The centurion and those with him are struck with awe and declare, "Truly this was the Son of God."

Jesus' Burial (Matthew 27:57-66): Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy man and a disciple of Jesus, goes to Pilate and asks for Jesus' body. Pilate grants his request, and Joseph, along with Nicodemus, another secret disciple, takes Jesus' body, wraps it in clean linen, and lays it in a new tomb. They roll a large stone in front of the tomb entrance, and the chief priests and Pharisees request that Pilate seal the tomb and post a guard to prevent Jesus' disciples from stealing his body and claiming he had risen.

This chapter concludes with Jesus' burial, setting the stage for the resurrection narrative in the subsequent chapters. It highlights themes of Jesus' innocence, his sacrificial death, and the fulfillment of prophecy.