The Waiting
Part of Jesus' Last Week: How Jesus Spent His Last Week
March 29, 2023

The Waiting

Matthew 27:57-66

I. They Waited and Gathered

A. Joseph of Arimathea was a member of the Sanhedrin who

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in Jesus, although not an open follower.
B. Chief priests and Pharisees are still
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about Jesus and request a guard be placed at the grave to keep Jesus’ body from being stolen.
C. Jesus’ open followers
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and gathered.

II. They Waited and Prepared

A. The women who were at the crucifixion followed thos placing Jesus’ body in the grave.
B. They gathered the necessary spices and ointments.

III. They Waited and Prayed

A. The disciples were

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with God about what comes next.
B. As the church, we must make prayer a
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.

This week is a week of waiting. We wait for the celebration of the Resurrection.

How will you spend the week?