‘…and he died.’ egyptians … indo-europeans … greeks and romans … hebrews … today –...

‘…and he died.’

Egyptians …Indo-Europeans …

Greeks and Romans …Hebrews …

Today – Look at the Burial of Jesus

1st QuestionWHY Was There A Rush To Bury Jesus’ Body? 31a

• Roman practice• Preparation Day … on the Sabbath 31a• BUT in order not to offend

2nd QuestionWHO Signed Jesus’ Death Certificate? 31b-37

• The Jews asked … 31b• The Soldiers do … 32• The Soldiers do not …but do… 33,34• Eyewitness 35

Lesson For Us: Strong basis for our belief that Jesus was dead.

• Prophesies fulfilled 36, 37Lesson For Us: Fulfilled Scripture should strengthen our

belief.

3rd QuestionWHO Claimed Jesus’ Body? 38, 39a

• Joseph of Arimathea 38• Nicodemus 39a• Lesson For Us: If you are a secret follower of

Jesus, why? What will it take to make you an open follower of Jesus?

4th QuestionWhat Did They Do With Jesus Body? 39b-42

• Nicodemus brought … 39b• Jesus’ body was prepared …40• Jesus body placed in …41• Tomb was nearby 42

Conclusion

The burial of Jesus does not have the meaning and importance of Jesus death.

Jesus was dead and buried.There is no doubt about this.