MATTHEW GOSPEL: THE DREAM OF PILATE'S WIFE

(Message by Tanny Keng)

0. Introduction

a) Matthew records nine special events that are not mentioned in any of the other Gospels. In each case, the most apparent reason for Matthew's choice has to do with his purpose in communicating the gospel to Jewish people. Five cases are fulfillments of Old Testament prophecies (marked with asterisks on the subject). The other four would have been of particular interest to the Jews of Matthew's day.

b) Here is one of the cases.

1. Subject

a) The dream of Pilate's wife

2. Scripture text: Matthew 27:19

i) 19 While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, “Have nothing to do with that just Man, for I have suffered many things today in a dream because of Him.” (Matthew 27:19 NKJV)


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