What does "price set by the sons of Israel" reveal about Jesus' value? The Scene in Matthew 27:9–10 “Then what was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled: ‘They took the thirty pieces of silver, the price set on Him by the people of Israel, and they gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord had commanded me.’” Thirty Pieces of Silver in Scripture • Zechariah 11:12–13 — the prophet is paid “thirty pieces of silver,” then told, “Throw it to the potter — the handsome price at which they valued Me!” • Exodus 21:32 — if an ox gored a slave, the owner paid the master “thirty shekels of silver.” • Together, these passages fix thirty shekels as the legal compensation for a common slave. What the Price Shows about Human Appraisal of Jesus • Viewed as worth no more than a household servant. • Betrayed for the minimum figure permitted by law, reflecting contempt rather than honor. • Israel’s leaders, meant to recognize Messiah, instead placed the lowest monetary tag on Him. • Their choice exposes the blindness of fallen hearts: priceless glory reduced to pocket change. What the Price Shows about Divine Appraisal of Jesus • Fulfilled Prophecy: God had foretold the exact amount and the purchase of a potter’s field, proving Jesus is the promised Shepherd-King (Zechariah 11:13; Matthew 27:10). • Sovereign Control: Even human treachery moves inside God’s plan; the precise coins certify that Calvary was no accident. • Contrast of Values: Men call Him cheap; the Father calls Him “My beloved Son” (Matthew 3:17). Heaven’s appraisal overturns earth’s. • Redemption’s Worth: “You were redeemed…not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ” (1 Peter 1:18-19). The thirty coins highlight how infinite His sacrifice truly is. • Ultimate Exaltation: “Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place” (Philippians 2:9). What was despised on Friday is enthroned forever. Take-Home Truths • Misjudged by people, Jesus is nevertheless the centerpiece of God’s eternal purpose. • The low price amplifies the greatness of His love — He accepted humiliation to rescue us. • Because He is of inestimable value, He deserves first place in every area of life. |
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