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NASB | John 12:12 ¶ On the next day the large crowd who had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 12:12 ¶ The next day, when the large crowd who had come to the Passover feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, [Matt 21:4-9; Mark 11:7-10; Luke 19:35-38] |
Bible Question:
Then why does the church celebrate Good Friday? - Lamb Selection day is Nisan (Abib) 10 (Sunday) - He died while the Passover lambs were being slaughtered in Nisan (Abib) 14 (Thursday) - He was in the grave 3 days and 3 nights ... which meant He could not of died on Friday. A Jew should tell you the truth. - On Sunday, it was three days since He died (Luke 24:21). I'll ask this question every year ... Then why does the church celebrate Good Friday? Searcher |
Bible Answer: Searcher I believe the confusion is because the bible records, "they had to remove the bodies because of the coming Sabbath." People not familiar with Judaism didn't realize Passover was considered a Sabbath as was the day following. I know the early church understood this but their focus was on the resurrection morning not the crucifixion. Later as the church got involved and created the Holy Week they were by now disenfranchised with the Jews and did not realize there was are more than 7th day Sabbaths and thus the confusion was born. I don’t think you will ever find a Messianic Jew that doesn't think Jesus died on Thursday, they understand and know Passover Sabbaths, Nissan the 10th and Nissan the 14th and the need for Jesus to fulfill the Passover prophecy. In truth the only thing that really matters is Jesus was crucified, died and arose again on third day. All else just matters to us less than perfect humans. EdB |