The Burial: Mark 15:42-47
“42) When evening had already come, because it was the preparation day, that is, the day before the Sabbath, 43) Joseph of Arimathea came, a prominent member of the Council, who himself was waiting for the kingdom of God; and he gathered up courage and went in before Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. 44) Pilate wondered if He was dead by this time, and summoning the centurion, he questioned him as to whether He was already dead. 45) And ascertaining this from the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph. 46) Joseph bought a linen cloth, took Him down, wrapped Him in the linen cloth and laid Him in a tomb which had been hewn out in the rock; and he rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb. 47) Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses were looking on to see where He was laid.” Mark 15:42-47
The burial of the body of Jesus Christ was handled by two members of the counsel. They had become secret followers of Jesus. The most prominent was Joseph of Arimathea. He gathered his courage and went and asked Pilate for the body of Jesus.
John 19:39-40 records that Nicodemus also joined him in preparing the body for burial. They wrapped the body with a hundred pounds of myrrh and aloes and bound it with linen wrappings filled with more spices. It was the Jewish version of mummification.
Close to where Jesus was crucified, there was a garden with a newly hewn tomb. This is where they laid the body of Jesus and sealed it with a stone.
According to Mark, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Jose’s watched from a distance. Some skeptics claim the women were mistaken and came to the wrong tomb early on the first day of the week. They fail to explain why the Roman soldiers were then also guarding the wrong tomb.
Though skipped by Mark, Matthew records the detail that the Pharisees also requested Pilate to secure the tomb with Roman soldiers. It was granted. (Matthew :27:62-66)
The fact of the burial of Jesus Christ is a crucial part of the gospel message. (See 1 Corinthians 15:4 and Romans 6:1-7) He died for our sins and was buried. Pilate even confirmed His death by interviewing the centurion.
As you read the account of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ, at some point you must grapple with the truth that Jesus died for your sins. Love compelled Him.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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“42) When evening had already come, because it was the preparation day, that is, the day before the Sabbath, 43) Joseph of Arimathea came, a prominent member of the Council, who himself was waiting for the kingdom of God; and he gathered up courage and went in before Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. 44) Pilate wondered if He was dead by this time, and summoning the centurion, he questioned him as to whether He was already dead. 45) And ascertaining this from the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph. 46) Joseph bought a linen cloth, took Him down, wrapped Him in the linen cloth and laid Him in a tomb which had been hewn out in the rock; and he rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb. 47) Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses were looking on to see where He was laid.” Mark 15:42-47
The burial of the body of Jesus Christ was handled by two members of the counsel. They had become secret followers of Jesus. The most prominent was Joseph of Arimathea. He gathered his courage and went and asked Pilate for the body of Jesus.
John 19:39-40 records that Nicodemus also joined him in preparing the body for burial. They wrapped the body with a hundred pounds of myrrh and aloes and bound it with linen wrappings filled with more spices. It was the Jewish version of mummification.
Close to where Jesus was crucified, there was a garden with a newly hewn tomb. This is where they laid the body of Jesus and sealed it with a stone.
According to Mark, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Jose’s watched from a distance. Some skeptics claim the women were mistaken and came to the wrong tomb early on the first day of the week. They fail to explain why the Roman soldiers were then also guarding the wrong tomb.
Though skipped by Mark, Matthew records the detail that the Pharisees also requested Pilate to secure the tomb with Roman soldiers. It was granted. (Matthew :27:62-66)
The fact of the burial of Jesus Christ is a crucial part of the gospel message. (See 1 Corinthians 15:4 and Romans 6:1-7) He died for our sins and was buried. Pilate even confirmed His death by interviewing the centurion.
As you read the account of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ, at some point you must grapple with the truth that Jesus died for your sins. Love compelled Him.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
