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1 | Was Jesus actually in the tomb 3 days? | John 19:31 | Brent Douglass | 1294 | ||
Tradition has it that Jesus rose from death on the third day, being crucified on Friday and rising on Sunday. However, it's very possible (and even probable) that Jesus was actually crucified on a Wednesday, which was then followed by the 7th day of the Passover, which was a special Holy Day (see Exodus 12:16-18). He would then have remained in the tomb 3 complete days (sunset Wednesday to sunset Saturday, then on into early Sunday morning) before rising on the "first day of the week" -- the timing of which is clearly stated in the gospels and recognized by all. Although this is contrary to the image that we often have of the events, John's gospel appears to indicate fairly clearly (in John 19:30-32) that the Sabbath after Christ's crucifixion was actually a special holy day (presumably one of those associated with the Passover) rather than simply the 7th-day-of-the-week weekly Sabbath. This is not some wild new idea of my own imagination. There have been respected theologians who have advocated this, and I have heard at least one current and respected teacher (Charles Swindoll) advocate such a timing of events, as well. Just as in the legend that has grown up around Jesus's birth (arriving in Bethlehem the very night of his birth, magi at the manger rather than a house or inn, etc.), there are traditions that have become treated as actual in the crucifixion story as well. They don't seem to me to be harmful enough misunderstandings to be fought against, but it's worth bringing out their limitations from time to time. |
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2 | Was Jesus actually in the tomb 3 days? | John 19:31 | bibleteacher | 176431 | ||
Those who argue that Jesus was dead in the grave for a period of seventy-two hours, three full days and three full nights, base their argument on the words of Jesus at Matthew 12:40: “For just as Jonah was in the belly of the huge fish three days and three nights, so the Son of man will be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights.” However, their conclusion that this means a period of seventy-two hours is in conflict with the scriptures that say he was raised “on the third day,” not the fourth. Obviously, their conclusion is in error.—Acts 10:39, 40. In the Bible “three days” does not necessarily mean a full seventy-two-hour period. An example is found at 1 Kings 12:5, 12. King Rehoboam said to the people: “Go away for three days and return to me.” Acting in harmony with his command, would they return on the third day or on the fourth? If they understood his command to mean to return after three full days, they would put in an appearance on the fourth day. However, they did not understand it that way and neither did the king mean it that way. So verse 12 says: “And Jeroboam and all the people proceeded to come to Rehoboam on the third day, just as the king had spoken, saying, ‘Return to me on the third day.’” So they returned after parts of three days had elapsed: the first being the day the king sent them away, the second being the next day, and the third being the day on which they returned to the king.—See also Genesis 40:13, 20; 42:17, 18; Esther 4:15, 16; 5:1. Jesus himself explained the meaning of his statement, both before his death and following his resurrection. After having made the statement found at Matthew 12:40, Jesus later explained: “The Son of man is destined to be betrayed into men’s hands, and they will kill him, and the third day he will be raised up.” Following his resurrection he confirmed it: “In this way it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from among the dead on the third day.”—Matt. 17:22, 23; Luke 24:46. The Bible clearly shows that Jesus was in the tomb “parts of three days.” He expired on Friday afternoon, the day before the Jewish sabbath. (Matt. 27:45-50; John 19:31) He rose from the dead early on the first day of the Jewish week, or Sunday morning. (John 20:1) So he was in the grave part of Friday, all day Saturday, and was raised early on Sunday. |
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3 | Was Jesus actually in the tomb 3 days? | John 19:31 | Searcher56 | 176445 | ||
Answer me this how you you answer Luke 24:21 ... we know that two disciples were going to Emmaus in Luke 24:21 It is Sunday (Nisan 17, Firstfruits). In verse 21, it says today is the third day since He died. That makes it Thursday. - Saturday would be the first day since today - Friday would be the second day since today - Thursday would be the third day since today Read post 146178 Russellite when you quote sources - you must cite them. |
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4 | Was Jesus actually in the tomb 3 days? | John 19:31 | bibleteacher | 176451 | ||
If you have a dear loved one who just died on a Friday, and you are talking about it with someone on Sunday, what would you say? He's been dead 3 days now. Although it may not be a full 72 hours you still say that. Read my other post. (cited from: me) PS. I am no Russellite. He died many years ago. I am a follower of God's word, and the truth it contains. Just trying to help you all out. |
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5 | Was Jesus actually in the tomb 3 days? | John 19:31 | Searcher56 | 176473 | ||
You still didn't answer ... we know that two disciples were going to Emmaus in Luke 24:21 It is Sunday (Nisan 17, Firstfruits). In verse 21, it says today is the third day since He died. That makes it Thursday. - Saturday would be the first day since today - Friday would be the second day since today - Thursday would be the third day since today Am I correct? Read post 146178 |
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