The way Matthew describes the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus and his death itself, leads us to see the meaning of what happened that day. From his 'trial' before Pilate it's clear Jesus is truly innocent. Though without guilt, he becomes Barabbas's substitute revealing the profound truth that he became our substitute too. When at Jesus' death the temple curtain is torn in two and graves are opened, it also becomes clear Jesus was the King after all. Jeered by so many, this Jesus was the sacrifice for our sin as well as its conqueror.