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1 | How many days was Jesus dead? | Bible general Archive 4 | HOTH | 231842 | ||
Hi CDBJ, I think you are on the right track, but you have not gone far enough. Your explanation does not provide for: Mark 16:1 – When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might come and anoint Him. Luke 23:56 – Then they returned and prepared spices and perfumes. And on the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment. Yes, the women bought the spices after the Sabbath was over, but prepared them before the Sabbath! How can this be except that they bought the spices on Friday, after the Thursday High Sabbath, and prepared them the same day. They then rested on the Saturday Sabbath! I have tried to determine what day of the week that the 14th of Nissan fell on and found it impossible to do so. Hoth |
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2 | Aren't Isaelites and Jews, one people? | Bible general Archive 4 | HOTH | 236548 | ||
Hi EdB, Can you give me a scripture for that? Where a Gentile was converted to Judaism and then was called a Jew. It is not my definition, but as the word Jew is used in the scriptures. However, if I missed that scripture, I will gladly stand corrected. Thanks, Hoth |
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3 | When was Joseph sold into slavery? | Genesis | HOTH | 238421 | ||
Hi Doc, Luke 1:3 states, "it seemed fitting for me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out for you in consecutive order, most excellent Theophilus; There is no similar admonition in the book of Genesis. The reason I asked the question is this: In Chapter 34 Simeon and Levi killed all the males in Shechem and the other brothers looted the city. Jacob was afraid that the other inhabitants of the land would attack his household and it would be destroyed. In response at the beginning of Chapter 35 God told Jacob to go to Bethel. I found it odd that in Chapter 37:13 "Israel said to Joseph, 'Are not your brothers pasturing the flock in Shechem? Come, and I will send you to them.' And he (Joseph) said to him, 'I will go.'" From this is appears the events in Chapter 37 might have happened before the events of Chapter 34. Are there other indications that this is correct or incorrect? Did Joseph participate in the looting of Shechem? Did Rachel die before Joseph was sold into Slavery? Did Joseph know of his brother Benjamin? What is the sequence of these horrible events in Jacob's life? Thanks, Hoth |
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4 | In the beginning | Gen 1:1 | HOTH | 221586 | ||
Hi Keliy, Are you then saying that “God created the heavens and the earth” (the universe and the planet earth) prior to the first day? Could “in the beginning” be a term encompassing eternity going back in time, but prior to the first day? My understanding is that God and The Word have always been and were "in the beginning." John 1:2 It would seem that time has always been, but God now gives a way to measure that time in a limited human way, but beyond the first day. We can now measure time in light years, but that is a measurement that takes time a great distance back. I hope this is not too confusing. Thanks, Hoth |
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5 | In the beginning | Gen 1:1 | HOTH | 221612 | ||
Hi Keliy, I'm confused on your answers, so let me ask the question a little more direct. Did God create the planet earth and the universe before the first day or on the first day? How do we know, based on scripture? It would seem that if God created the heavens and the earth prior to the first day, then the heavens and the earth could be very old, but if they were created on the first day then they would only be about six thousand years old. Thanks, Hoth |
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6 | In the beginning | Gen 1:1 | HOTH | 221649 | ||
Hi Keliy, Thank you for a most excellent response. You have been very specific and I appreciate that very much. Before I comment on your statements and questions, let me begin with your last statement first. You wrote: “If we are able to doubt God's Word in Genesis, how then are we able to believe His Word in the rest of the entire Bible?” I in no way doubt God’s Word in Genesis or anywhere else in scripture. However, when I read what appears to be a contradiction in the Bible I realize that I am making a wrong interpretation. The scriptures must be in harmony. Further, I have found that the Bible will interpret itself. I agree with you that I do not see a gap between verse 1 and 2 or verse 2 and 3. However, I see “in the beginning” as being from the start of eternity to the point when God first said, “Let there be light.” From that point, the first day, until Christ returns is this age and a new age will begin when Christ returns. Genesis states clearly that a day consisted of an evening and a morning. This required light for this purpose (verse 5). Since the planet earth and the universe existed prior to the light of verse 3, they also existed prior to the first day. How could it be otherwise? You asked: “If God made Adam as a full grown adult, could He not also make the earth as a full grown earth?” Yes, of course, all things are possible with God. The question is; did He? It would seem necessary to create Adam, Eve, the animals, fish, birds, etc as mature so they could be commanded to multiply. Notice that neither the vegetation, nor the Garden of Eden was created mature. He made only one man and woman and then let nature take it’s course. But, let’s follow this train of thought to its logical conclusion. If God created the earth as mature, then he would have created the sun, moon and stars as mature, even providing the millions of light years of light reaching the earth. If the earth was made mature on the first day, then why would it be necessary for God to separate the waters, and the land and the seas, etc. I just do not find scripture to support this line of thinking. You stated: “. . .death did not enter the world until Adam sinned . . .” It appears to me that life may have existed prior to the first day, since God allowed the earth to sprout vegetation. I don’t know about animals, fish, birds, etc. Would the death that Adam brought into the world when he sinned also apply to animals and/or vegetation? What scripture would support that view? Thanks, Hoth |
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7 | In the beginning | Gen 1:1 | HOTH | 221687 | ||
Thanks CDBJ. I looked at the site and found it interesting, but not very user friendly. I'll take another look later. Hoth |
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8 | In the beginning | Gen 1:1 | HOTH | 221699 | ||
Hi Keliy, You wrote, “If we remove the parameters of time out of the equation, it is much simpler to imagine” and “It is a defect, but I believe God has reasons for installing it.” When I said that “in the beginning” was from the beginning of eternity, I get that eternity really had no beginning. However, the scriptures speak of “in the beginning,” “the alpha and the omega,” etc. God did install units of time for us, like days, seasons, years, etc. If God did this, then by its very nature it cannot be defective. While God inspires what is written, but it is written by man for human understanding. I wrote, "Since the planet earth and the universe existed prior to the light of verse 3, they also existed prior to the first day. You responded, “My feeling is that this is misinterpretation on your part, since the sea, the earth, and its fruits were created on the third day (v. 9–13)” I’m afraid you are comparing apples and oranges here. Verse 10 is clearly speaking of the “dry land” as “earth,” not the planet earth of verse 1. In regards to the lights from stars which are millions of light-years away, many not visible to man on earth, it is not a matter of God creating these lights, but how He created them. Did He do it instantly or did He create the stars and their light actually took millions of light-years to reach the earth or to be visible to the Hubble? I see no indication in scripture that the light of the first day was that of God’s glory as spoken of in Revelation. Please notice that the light in verse 3 was separated from the darkness. How did God do this? By having the light shine upon the earth as it rotated and thus making days of 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness. Now notice that the light of the sun in verse 14 is shinning on the earth from the same direction with the same result of separating the days from the nights. The logical explanation is it is the same light coming for the same source. You wrote, “When Adam's sin brought death into the world: Yes. That would include vegetation and animals as well.” However, you were unable to provide scripture for this idea. Here is one to consider: Romans 5:12 “Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned-“ Death spread to all men, not plants and animals. Plants and animals do not sin and there is no reason to believe that plants and animals were eternal prior to sin entering into the world. You wrote: “Now, in order for there to be life before the first day, would there not have to be a contradiction in there somewhere? Looking closely, there is not a gap, but there is a division. If you read verses 3-5 closely, you can see that light was created on the first day. Then, looking back, verses 1 and 2 give us a sort of prelude to the story of creation, and prepares us for the important matter that follows.” How do you explain Satan appearing in the Garden of Eden, since under your argument neither Satan nor any of the angels could have existed prior to the first day? Genesis 1:2 states there was darkness over the surface of the deep, that is, the waters which covered the earth. It does not say that there was darkness anywhere else. In fact, God had made a “thick darkness its swaddling band.” (Job 38: 9) The term “swaddling band” would imply that there was light outside of this band, otherwise it wouldn’t be a band. Why would God place a “thick darkness” over the waters of the deep on the first day if the first thing that God did was to “let there be light”? You have rightly pointed out (John 1: 1-3) that God and the Word (Jesus) were “in the beginning” and that all things were made through Jesus. If “in the beginning” is the same as the first day of creation, then NOTHING had been created prior to that day. Yet, when the cornerstone of the earth was laid, “the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy.” (Job 38:7) Were the “morning stars” and “all the sons of God” created that same day, but before the earth? The theory that “in the beginning” was on the first day is contradicted by scripture and it is clear that the universe and planet earth existed prior to the first day. I think many believe that accepting that fact is somehow an endorsement of evolution. It is not. We need to read the scriptures to determine the truth and not the truth as we would like it to be. I would be very willing to examine and consider any scripture that clearly contradicts any of my conclusions. Thanks Keliy for your thoughts. You have presented them as well as anyone could and they have been very helpful to me as I have pondered this question. Hoth |
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9 | In the beginning | Gen 1:1 | HOTH | 221712 | ||
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10 | In the beginning | Gen 1:1 | HOTH | 221724 | ||
Hi Keliy, That is good advice, I try to use a good deal of discretion with everything I read and search the scriptures to see if it is true or not. I think you are reading into Genesis 1:31 a meaning that is not there. God is making a reference to all of his creation that he completed in 6 days. You will notice that God had been making this observation earlier, verses 4, 10, 12, 18, 21, and 25. If God truly did create the angels during this six days, why is it not mentioned? Ex 20:11 For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day; therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. God made the “heavens and the earth” in six days. Notice the definition of heavens in Gen 1: 8 as the expanse between the waters upon the earth and the water in the atmosphere. Now note the definition of earth in Gen 1:10, which is the dry land. Now notice that Ex 20:11 goes on to mention the sea, further showing the context. He also created all that was in them, the light, the vegetation, animals, fish, mammals, and birds. All those things which he had made were good. No mention of angels here. This verse is not speaking of the planet earth and the universe, but the dry land, the seas, the atmosphere, vegetation, animals, etc. For your consideration, Hoth |
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11 | In the beginning | Gen 1:1 | HOTH | 221727 | ||
Thanks CDBJ Job 38:4-7 Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. 5Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it? 6Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; 7When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy? I also pointed out this passage in my previous post. Doc wrote this in his post, “If we start with what God reveals in His word, we can arrive at reasonable conclusions. If we make His word servant to our reason, we arrive at silly conclusions. Like a few that I have read from the author of this thread.” Now, it would seem a reasonable conclusion that angels existed prior to the creation of the earth. Since the Word was in the beginning and everything was created by him, then “in the beginning” is the time prior to the six days of creation. Hoth |
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12 | What do these 430 years mean? | Gen 15:13 | HOTH | 176192 | ||
Hi Bruce, Thank you for your comments. I have responded to each of your remarks below. I have enjoyed this opportunity for the additional study. “1) In the LXX and the Samaritan Penteuch in Ex 12:40-41 refers to the period of time in Egypt and Canaan” We agree on this. However, it is also important to note that Genesis 15:13 is also making reference to Canaan and Egypt. Where it says “strangers dwelling as temporary residents” it is referring to Canaan, not Egypt. See Exodus 6:4 . This phrase is found often and is identified with Canaan. The Hebrews were not strangers in Egypt, but invited residents of the Pharaoh himself and brought to Egypt on Pharaoh’s wagons. “2) the Massoretic Text and the LXX have the period referring only to the sons of Israel.” Galatians 3:16-17 identifies the 430 year time frame. It began with the covenant made with Abraham concerning the coming Messiah. This can be found at Genesis 22:18, the Passover of Isaac for the ram, exactly 430 years before the Passover in Egypt. Genesis 12:41. Shortly after the Passover in Egypt, the law was given in the Ten Commandments. Thus, 430 years from the covenant to the law being given. “3) It is not until Jacob returns that there are sons of Israel in Canaan. Jacob and his sons were in Canaan for 30 years before going to Egypt.” There are numerous reasons why Jacob and his sons were in Canaan for a much longer period than 30 years. The best evidence of more than 30 years is the listing of the descendants of Jacob, who arrived with him in Egypt. Genesis 46:8-27. For instance, Benjamin was born after his parents came into Canaan. Yet when Benjamin arrived in Egypt he had 10 sons. Judah, after Joseph was sold into slavery, married and raised three sons to adults. After which, he had his twin sons Perez and Zerah. When Perez arrived in Egypt he had two sons of his own. These events could not have been accomplished in only 30 years. “4) The period in Egypt was 400 years, it could not be shorter because 1 Chronicles 7:20-27 records each of Ephraim's descendants generations, if the period was 215 years each father would father his son at age 12.” The 215 years is calculated by those who believe that the 430 years began with the call of Abraham, when he was 75 years old. (This does not explain the meaning of the 400 years.) As stated before, I believe the 430 years was from the Passover of Isaac and the 400 years from the birth of Jacob. Jacob was 130 years old when he arrived in Egypt and therefore the stay in Egypt was 270 years, not 215 years. Ephraim was the 2nd son of Joseph born during the abundant years. This would make him about 3-7 years old when the other Hebrews arrived. Let’s say Ephraim was 5 years old and in the 15th and 16th years (of the 270 years) he became the father of Ezer and Elead. They grew up and in the 36th year they were slain. In the 37th year Beriah was born. When Beriah was 23 (in the 60nd year) he became the father of Rephah. When Rephah was 23 (in the 83th year) he became the father of Resheph. When Resheph was 23(in the 106th year) he became the father of Telah. When Telah was 23 ( in the 129th year) he became the father of Tahah. When Tahah was 23 ( in the 152 year) he became the father of Ladan. When Ladan was 23 (in the 175th year) he became the father of Ammihud. When Ammihud was 23 (in the 198th year) he became the father of Elishama. When Elishama was 23 (in the 221st year) he became the father of Nun. When Nun was 23 (in the 244th year) he became the father of Joshua. And when Joshua was 26 (in the 270th year of the Hebrews being in Egypt, he became a “young” aid to Moses.) Exodus 33:11. Of course the above are all estimates, but it clearly indicates that it was very possible to have this number of generations during the 270 years. Hope this is helpful in your studies. Yours in Christ, Jim Estes |
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13 | What about Jacob-Israel and Ephraim? | Gen 17:6 | HOTH | 175146 | ||
Dear Doc, Thank you for the heads-up! Hoth |
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14 | What about Jacob-Israel and Ephraim? | Gen 17:6 | HOTH | 175777 | ||
Hi ekletos, I hope you enjoyed your visit and it wasn’t too hot for you. You wrote: “I think you may be taking this as 'literal nations' that would evolve from Abraham's seed.” I am speaking of literal nations of peoples who are descendants of Abraham. These nations would go hand in hand with God’s promise to Abraham that his descendants would be as the stars or sand of the sea, too numerous to count. The promise of the Seed, Jesus Christ, was not a birthright promise. The promise of multiple nations and descendants were birthright promises. 1 Chron 5:2 “Judah prevailed above his brethren, and from him came the prince and leader [and eventually the Messiah]; yet the birthright was Joseph's.” God promised Jacob that he would be a “nation and a company of nations”, just as he had promised Abraham he would be a “father of many nations.” Jacob gave that blessing to Ephraim, the son of Joseph. Joseph is not an ancestor of the promised Seed in which all the families of the earth would be blessed. Therefore, the fulfillment of this promise of “many nations” does not refer to spiritual descendants or those which have faith in Christ. However, I think it is possible they could be the same as the actual descendants of Abraham. God set the boundaries of the nations according to the number of the Israelites, who would be so numerous in the last days. Deu 32:8-9 The fulfillment was not in Ancient Judah or Ancient Israel or in modern Israel. In Genesis 49 Jacob tells his sons where they will be in the “last days”. He told Joseph, the holder of the birthright, the following; “ 22 Joseph is a fruitful bough, a fruitful bough by a well (spring or fountain), whose branches run over the wall. 23Skilled archers have bitterly attacked and sorely worried him; they have shot at him and persecuted him. 24But his bow remained strong and steady and rested in the Strength that does not fail him, for the arms of his hands were made strong and active by the hands of the Mighty God of Jacob, by the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, 25By the God of your father, Who will help you, and by the Almighty, Who will bless you with blessings of the heavens above, blessings lying in the deep beneath, blessings of the breasts and of the womb. 26The blessings of your father [on you] are greater than the blessings of my forefathers [Abraham and Isaac on me] and are as lasting as the bounties of the eternal hills; they shall be on the head of Joseph, and on the crown of the head of him who was the consecrated one and the one separated from his brethren and [the one who] is prince among them. Hoth |
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15 | What about Jacob-Israel and Ephraim? | Gen 17:6 | HOTH | 176006 | ||
Hi eklektos, Your Question: “In speaking of the nations, other than Israel and Judah, as you first asked, who do you see these multitudes of nations to be?” Yes, that was my question. The reason I asked was the verses concerning these “multitude of nations” seem pretty much ignored. I wanted to see what others thought and their reasoning. I truly appreciate your efforts and for sticking with it. Your answers were representative of what I have heard from others, but not in written form with scripture cited. Since mine is not the traditional viewpoint, I am appreciative of the additional study and understanding this exchange has provided. First, let me clarify, in speaking of the “many nations,” I was referring to nations other than the Ancient Kingdom of Judah and the Ancient Kingdom of Israel as having fulfilled these prophesies at the time of their existence. I would also exclude the Modern State of Israel. They were never “many nations” nor were their populations too numerous to count. In Bible study, I have heard that the Northern Kingdom of Israel was either 1) consolidated with Judea at the time of the return from Babylon or 2) were absorbed by the Assyrians and/or other peoples and ceased to exist. I found these explanations not only to contradict each other, but both to be inconsistent with scripture. Ancient Judah was carried off into captivity in Babylon and returned 70 years later. Judea consisted of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin as well as individuals from the some of the other tribes. When Jesus came, his own did not receive him. (John 1:11) I believe “his own” refers to the tribe of Judah, the Jews, tribe of his descent. The Modern State of Israel is populated by the children of Judah. Modern Israel is Ancient Judah, not Ancient Israel (Ezra 10:9). Ancient Israel, the Northern Kingdom, received the promises of numerous descendants and “many nations.” Therefore, I see these “multitudes of nations” as: 1. The descendants of Abraham, the “father of many nations.” (Genesis 17:4-6) This covenant was so important, that it is repeated 3 times in these 3 verses. 2. The descendants of Jacob, who would be “a nation and a company of nations.” (Genesis 35:11) 3. The descendants of Jacob’s son Joseph and Joseph’s sons Ephraim and Manasseh. Ephraim held the birthright. (1 Chronicles 5:2.) Ephraim’s “offspring shall become a multitude of nations.” Ephraim and Manasseh were half Egyptian. (Genesis 41:45) This might give them slightly different characteristics than those of the children of Judah. 4. The “House of Israel.” Israel’s name would be perpetuated in Ephraim and Manasseh and they would become a multitude in the midst of the earth. (Genesis 48:16, 19) The house of Israel is not the house of Judah. (1 Kings 12:21) 5. Christian nations who, in the last days, (Genesis 49:1) would be attacked by others but retain their military strength and “were made strong and active by the hands of the Mighty God of Jacob, by the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel.” (Genesis 49:24) “ . . . shall come a Ruler Who will govern and shepherd My people Israel. (Matthew 2:6) He answered, I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. (Matthew 15:24) But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. (Matthew 10:6) Jesus Christ has been a shepherd to the house of Israel, but not to the house of Judah. He was not rejected by the house of Israel, but the house of Judah, his own. 6. Nations with blessings of vast natural resources, good climate and large populations. (Genesis 49:25, Deuteronomy 33:13-16) 7. The firstborn of God and are in the isles and coastlands far away. (Jeremiah 31:9-10) 8. In the Isles and coastlands. (Isaiah 49:1) 9. The descendants of the 7,000 of Israel, which the Lord reserved for himself, who were carried into captivity by Assyria. (1 Kings 20) They lost their identity, yet they would be “as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or numbered.” (Hosea 1:10). This is why I see the “multitude of Nations” as being the Christian Anglo-Saxon nations. It seems to be to be the logical and consistent meaning of these scriptures. As you pointed out, those of other physical descent who have accepted Jesus Christ have also become the children of Abraham. That fulfills prophesy of “all families” being blessed in Jesus, but not the prophesies of a “multitude of Nations” or descendants as “sand of the sea.” If anyone can show me scripture that contradicts or expands on these thoughts, I would very much like to see them. Thanks again, Hoth |
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16 | What about Jacob-Israel and Ephraim? | Gen 17:6 | HOTH | 176721 | ||
Hi eklektos, Welcome back. Well stated, I can't add to it! Hoth |
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17 | Does Is.66:23 mean sabbath still stands? | Is 66:23 | HOTH | 232447 | ||
Hi Beja, You make reference to “the weekly Jewish Sabbath.” In Genesis 2: 3 we read, “Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made.” This predates the Jewish people by well over 2 thousand years. Did you mean the Jewish weekly observance of the Sabbath? Hoth |
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18 | Sabbath Saturday change to Sunday | Matt 5:18 | HOTH | 231772 | ||
Hi GTSpeck, Where in scripture does it say that Jesus rose on the first day of the week? Thanks, Hoth |
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19 | Sabbath Saturday change to Sunday | Matt 5:18 | HOTH | 231777 | ||
So the day of worship was changed from Saturday to Sunday based on an implication? Mary Magdalene arrived at the empty tomb while it was still dark on Sunday morning. Could He not have arose at twilight on Saturday? The sign that He was Messiah was that He would be in the grave for 3 days and 3 nights. We know He went into the grave at twilight. Isn't it a clear implication then that he would arise at the same time of day when He was placed into the tomb? I'm not sure what you mean by the timing of the various feast days. Hoth |
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20 | Sabbath Saturday change to Sunday | Matt 5:18 | HOTH | 231781 | ||
Hi GTSpeck, Again, Matthew 28:1-6 shows that Jesus was resurrected sometime before the break of dawn on Sunday. In determining when Jesus was resurrected we must look at several scriptures that concern His death and burial. They must all be in harmony. These scriptures specifically concern His own prophecy, the timing of the Preparation Day, the High Sabbath and the weekly Sabbath and finally the use of the spices. -What did Jesus say about His death and resurrection? Jesus said He would be killed and raised up on “the third day”; (Matthew 16:21, 17:23, 20:19) and that He would be raised up “after three days” (Matthew 27:63, Mark 9:31, Mark 10:34). From these six verses we know that Jesus was resurrected “after three days” and on “the third day.” Note that this is the “third day” and not the “third night.” If this were not clear enough, Jesus also said, “as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the whale; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.” This is different from the other prophecies in that this time period covers only the time He was to be in the grave and not the period between His death and resurrection. Most important, it was a SIGN that He was the Messiah! These verses are very specific and to the point, no special interpretation is needed. -What about the Preparation Day, the high Sabbath, and weekly Sabbath? Jesus was crucified on the fourteenth day of the first month, Jehovah’s Passover (Leviticus 23:5). This day is also known as “the day of preparation” (John19:31). The next day was a “High Sabbath” (Leviticus 23:7, John 19:31). The body was taken from the cross and wrapped in a clean linen cloth and laid in the tomb. (Matthew 27:59-60, Mark 15:46, Luke 23: 52). This was accomplished just before sunset and the beginning of the High Sabbath (Luke 23: 54). On the next day, the High Sabbath, Pilate, at the urging of the chief priests and the Pharisees, gave orders to secure the grave until the third day. Their reason, Jesus had said, “After three days I am to rise again.” Note here that the order to secure the grave until the third day was from Pilate giving the order, not from the day of crucifixion. Therefore, the grave would be secure until the fourth day of death. Obviously, the chief priests and the Pharisees realized the meaning of “after three days” (Matthew 27:62-66) -What about the spices? The body of Jesus was wrapped with a mixture of Myrrh and aloes, about 75-100 pounds of spices before He was placed into the tomb (John 19: 39-40). All of this was witnessed by Mary Magdalene, the women who had accompanied Jesus from Galilee (Matthew 27: 61, Mark 15: 47, Luke 23:49). The next day was the High Sabbath. The day AFTER the High Sabbath, “Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him” (Mark 16:1). They then “prepared the spices and perfumes” (Luke 23: 56) The next day was the weekly Sabbath and on that day “they rested according to the commandment” (Luke 23: 56). After the weekly Sabbath, the women went to the grave to refresh the spices (Mark 16:1-2) This would be the fourth day since the crucifixion and burial with the 75-100 pounds of spices. This would also be the first day that the tomb would not be secured per Pilate’s order. -Recap Jesus was crucified on “Preparation Day” (Wednesday) and placed into the tomb shortly before the sunset. The next day was the “high Sabbath” (Thursday) and guards were placed on the tomb (One day and one night). The day after the high Sabbath (Friday), the women bought and prepared spices (Two days and two nights). The next day was the weekly Sabbath (Saturday). This was the third day and on this day as the day was drawing to a close, Jesus was resurrected. On the third day and after 3 days and after “three days and three nights” in the tomb. Hoth |
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