Isaiah, Part 125 | Seen and Testified #biblestudy #isaiah

It says the centurion and those who were It says the centurion and those who were with him watching [music] Jesus when with him watching [music] Jesus when with him watching [music] Jesus when they saw the earthquake and the things they saw the earthquake and the things they saw the earthquake and the things that that were done around 12 noon it that that were done around 12 noon it that that were done around 12 noon it [music] becomes totally dark until 300 [music] becomes totally dark until 300 [music] becomes totally dark until 300 p.m. The centurion saw this and the p.m. The centurion saw this and the p.m. The centurion saw this and the people [music] around him saw it. They people [music] around him saw it. They people [music] around him saw it. They said this this was indeed the son of said this this was indeed the son of said this this was indeed the son of God. When the centurion who stood by God. When the centurion who stood by God. When the centurion who stood by opposite him saw that [music] he cried opposite him saw that [music] he cried opposite him saw that [music] he cried out like this and breathed his last. He out like this and breathed his last. He out like this and breathed his last. He said truly this is this was the son of said truly this is this was the son of said truly this is this was the son of God. Truly this was the [music] son of God. Truly this was the [music] son of God. Truly this was the [music] son of God. Mark specifically connects this God. Mark specifically connects this God. Mark specifically connects this centurion's confession with the manner centurion's confession with the manner centurion's confession with the manner in which he died. When [music] he says I in which he died. When [music] he says I in which he died. When [music] he says I commit my spirit, you can see Jesus is commit my spirit, you can see Jesus is commit my spirit, you can see Jesus is very much in control. [music] He's not very much in control. [music] He's not very much in control. [music] He's not saying look what they have done to me. saying look what they have done to me. saying look what they have done to me. He says I I'm in control. He says, "I He says I I'm in control. He says, "I He says I I'm in control. He says, "I commit my spirit." He deliberately commit my spirit." He deliberately commit my spirit." He deliberately entrusts his his spirit to to the entrusts his his spirit to to the entrusts his his spirit to to the father. Okay, we are [music] in the prophet Okay, we are [music] in the prophet Isaiah, Isaiah 53. We're going through Isaiah, Isaiah 53. We're going through Isaiah, Isaiah 53. We're going through this classic portion that talks about this classic portion that talks about this classic portion that talks about Jesus the Messiah. And last week we read Jesus the Messiah. And last week we read Jesus the Messiah. And last week we read Isaiah 53:8.

Isaiah 53:8. Isaiah 53:8. Um, by oppression and judgment he was Um, by oppression and judgment he was Um, by oppression and judgment he was taken away. And as for his generation taken away. And as for his generation taken away. And as for his generation who considered that he was cut off out who considered that he was cut off out who considered that he was cut off out of the land of the living for the of the land of the living for the of the land of the living for the transgression of my people to whom the transgression of my people to whom the transgression of my people to whom the stroke was due. We talked last week stroke was due. We talked last week stroke was due. We talked last week about his crucifixion. So now we're about his crucifixion. So now we're about his crucifixion. So now we're going to pick up from the moment he dies going to pick up from the moment he dies going to pick up from the moment he dies to the time he is sealed in the tomb. A to the time he is sealed in the tomb. A to the time he is sealed in the tomb. A number of things. Again remember the number of things. Again remember the number of things. Again remember the this is heavily documented in in the this is heavily documented in in the this is heavily documented in in the gospels. Though there's a lot of gospels. Though there's a lot of gospels. Though there's a lot of portions to read. We're not going to portions to read. We're not going to portions to read. We're not going to read it all, but we're going to look read it all, but we're going to look read it all, but we're going to look chronologically at what happens from the chronologically at what happens from the chronologically at what happens from the moment he died to when he was sealed in moment he died to when he was sealed in moment he died to when he was sealed in the tomb. the tomb. the tomb. And now remember the perspective from And now remember the perspective from And now remember the perspective from which Isaiah is speaking. Isaiah has which Isaiah is speaking. Isaiah has which Isaiah is speaking. Isaiah has been projected from 700 BC out to the been projected from 700 BC out to the been projected from 700 BC out to the time just before the millennial reign time just before the millennial reign time just before the millennial reign when Israel comes to the knowledge of when Israel comes to the knowledge of when Israel comes to the knowledge of God. So after the 7-year tribulation, God. So after the 7-year tribulation, God. So after the 7-year tribulation, Israel is going to come to the knowledge Israel is going to come to the knowledge Israel is going to come to the knowledge of God. They're going to welcome back of God. They're going to welcome back of God. They're going to welcome back the Messiah. He will return. And just the Messiah. He will return. And just the Messiah. He will return. And just before his return, that is where now before his return, that is where now before his return, that is where now Isaiah is standing in time. And he's Isaiah is standing in time. And he's Isaiah is standing in time. And he's looking back and he's saying, "Here's looking back and he's saying, "Here's looking back and he's saying, "Here's what it was like when Messiah was here what it was like when Messiah was here what it was like when Messiah was here on earth."

on earth." on earth." And so we're going to pick it up in And so we're going to pick it up in And so we're going to pick it up in verse 9. His grave was assigned with verse 9. His grave was assigned with verse 9. His grave was assigned with wicked men, yet he was with a rich man wicked men, yet he was with a rich man wicked men, yet he was with a rich man in his death because he had done no in his death because he had done no in his death because he had done no violence, nor was there any deceit in violence, nor was there any deceit in violence, nor was there any deceit in his mouth. So that's Isaiah 53:9. his mouth. So that's Isaiah 53:9. his mouth. So that's Isaiah 53:9. His grave was assigned with wicked men. His grave was assigned with wicked men. His grave was assigned with wicked men. Why was it assigned with wicked men? Why was it assigned with wicked men? Why was it assigned with wicked men? Because when one was killed as a as as a Because when one was killed as a as as a Because when one was killed as a as as a as a uh criminal, they could not they as a uh criminal, they could not they as a uh criminal, they could not they could not be buried in their family could not be buried in their family could not be buried in their family plot. plot. plot. They could not be buried in the area They could not be buried in the area They could not be buried in the area that their family was normally buried. that their family was normally buried. that their family was normally buried. They had to be buried in a common grave They had to be buried in a common grave They had to be buried in a common grave for criminals. for criminals. for criminals. and and for the poor. and and for the poor. and and for the poor. But but in this case, Jesus is going to But but in this case, Jesus is going to But but in this case, Jesus is going to be buried in the tomb of a very rich be buried in the tomb of a very rich be buried in the tomb of a very rich man. Yet, he was with a rich man in in man. Yet, he was with a rich man in in man. Yet, he was with a rich man in in his death. All right. So, we're going to his death. All right. So, we're going to his death. All right. So, we're going to pick up from the point where Jesus dies pick up from the point where Jesus dies pick up from the point where Jesus dies on the cross. Matthew 27: 50.

on the cross. Matthew 27: 50. on the cross. Matthew 27: 50. Jesus cried again with a loud voice and Jesus cried again with a loud voice and Jesus cried again with a loud voice and yielded up his spirit. Behold, the veil yielded up his spirit. Behold, the veil yielded up his spirit. Behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top of the temple was torn in two from top of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked and the to bottom. The earth quaked and the to bottom. The earth quaked and the rocks were split. The tombs were opened rocks were split. The tombs were opened rocks were split. The tombs were opened and many bodies of the saints who had and many bodies of the saints who had and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised. And coming fallen asleep were raised. And coming fallen asleep were raised. And coming out of the tombs after his resurrection, out of the tombs after his resurrection, out of the tombs after his resurrection, they entered into the holy city and they entered into the holy city and they entered into the holy city and appeared to many. Now the centurion appeared to many. Now the centurion appeared to many. Now the centurion and those who were with him watching and those who were with him watching and those who were with him watching Jesus when they saw the earthquake and Jesus when they saw the earthquake and Jesus when they saw the earthquake and the things that were done feared the things that were done feared the things that were done feared exceedingly, saying, "Truly, this was exceedingly, saying, "Truly, this was exceedingly, saying, "Truly, this was the son of God." the son of God." the son of God." So, what's notable here is there was a So, what's notable here is there was a So, what's notable here is there was a veil in the temple and it doesn't veil in the temple and it doesn't veil in the temple and it doesn't specifically say which veil it's talking specifically say which veil it's talking specifically say which veil it's talking about, but it could well be the veil about, but it could well be the veil about, but it could well be the veil between the holy place and the holy of between the holy place and the holy of between the holy place and the holy of holies. And there was this veil that holies. And there was this veil that holies. And there was this veil that only the high priest could go through only the high priest could go through only the high priest could go through that veil and only once a year. Now, how that veil and only once a year. Now, how that veil and only once a year. Now, how big was that veil? You can read in the big was that veil? You can read in the big was that veil? You can read in the Mishna in the Mishna it says that that Mishna in the Mishna it says that that Mishna in the Mishna it says that that veil was this is now King Herod had veil was this is now King Herod had veil was this is now King Herod had built this this temple. This is the built this this temple. This is the built this this temple. This is the second temple. This is not the temple second temple. This is not the temple second temple. This is not the temple that that Solomon built that had been that that Solomon built that had been that that Solomon built that had been destroyed by the Babylonians. This is destroyed by the Babylonians. This is destroyed by the Babylonians. This is the second temple that temple. So the the second temple that temple. So the the second temple that temple. So the Mishna says that the the veil was 60 Mishna says that the the veil was 60 Mishna says that the the veil was 60 feet high. 60 feet. That's that's six feet high. 60 feet. That's that's six feet high. 60 feet. That's that's six stories high. So that's that's higher stories high. So that's that's higher stories high. So that's that's higher than this ceiling. 60 ft high and 30 ft

than this ceiling. 60 ft high and 30 ft than this ceiling. 60 ft high and 30 ft wide. All right. And it says that it was wide. All right. And it says that it was wide. All right. And it says that it was a hand breath wide. So that's 3 to 4 in a hand breath wide. So that's 3 to 4 in a hand breath wide. So that's 3 to 4 in wide. So a very thick curtain. Not so wide. So a very thick curtain. Not so wide. So a very thick curtain. Not so much the terminology that we would use much the terminology that we would use much the terminology that we would use for veil today. Veil is usually of for veil today. Veil is usually of for veil today. Veil is usually of something that's much thinner. something that's much thinner. something that's much thinner. But that Mishna account was written at But that Mishna account was written at But that Mishna account was written at about 170 AD. about 170 AD. about 170 AD. So a long time after you know 30 to 33 So a long time after you know 30 to 33 So a long time after you know 30 to 33 AD when Jesus was was crucified. Now AD when Jesus was was crucified. Now AD when Jesus was was crucified. Now Josephus who was another historian had Josephus who was another historian had Josephus who was another historian had been in in the the uh Herod's temple and been in in the the uh Herod's temple and been in in the the uh Herod's temple and he reports a veil. He says he he reports he reports a veil. He says he he reports he reports a veil. He says he he reports a doorway that was 80 ft high by 40. So a doorway that was 80 ft high by 40. So a doorway that was 80 ft high by 40. So the mission says 60 ft by 30. Josephus the mission says 60 ft by 30. Josephus the mission says 60 ft by 30. Josephus says 80 feet by 40, which I'm sure they says 80 feet by 40, which I'm sure they says 80 feet by 40, which I'm sure they didn't take out a tape measure, but didn't take out a tape measure, but didn't take out a tape measure, but you're eyeballing it. That's actually you're eyeballing it. That's actually you're eyeballing it. That's actually pretty close. pretty close. pretty close. And and uh he doesn't talk about the And and uh he doesn't talk about the And and uh he doesn't talk about the thickness of that veil. If he was thickness of that veil. If he was thickness of that veil. If he was speaking about the same area, doesn't speaking about the same area, doesn't speaking about the same area, doesn't speak about talking about the opening of speak about talking about the opening of speak about talking about the opening of that doorway. So this veil was rent into that doorway. So this veil was rent into that doorway. So this veil was rent into from top to bottom. So it was 60 to 80 from top to bottom. So it was 60 to 80 from top to bottom. So it was 60 to 80 ft high. And it was rent into from top ft high. And it was rent into from top ft high. And it was rent into from top to bottom. It was not as if someone to bottom. It was not as if someone to bottom. It was not as if someone stood at the bottom and ripped this stood at the bottom and ripped this stood at the bottom and ripped this thing all the way up. God did something thing all the way up. God did something thing all the way up. God did something from top to bottom, which signifies what from top to bottom, which signifies what from top to bottom, which signifies what God did. But then it then there's God did. But then it then there's God did. But then it then there's another thing. It says, "And the tomb another thing. It says, "And the tomb another thing. It says, "And the tomb and and uh um the tombs ver Matthew

and and uh um the tombs ver Matthew and and uh um the tombs ver Matthew 27:52, the tombs were opened. Many 27:52, the tombs were opened. Many 27:52, the tombs were opened. Many bodies of the saints who had fallen bodies of the saints who had fallen bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised." So the tombs were asleep were raised." So the tombs were asleep were raised." So the tombs were open. So many graves broke open. And open. So many graves broke open. And open. So many graves broke open. And then it says, "And coming out of the then it says, "And coming out of the then it says, "And coming out of the tombs after his resurrection." So Jesus tombs after his resurrection." So Jesus tombs after his resurrection." So Jesus was the first fruits. After Jesus's was the first fruits. After Jesus's was the first fruits. After Jesus's resurrection, they came out of the tombs resurrection, they came out of the tombs resurrection, they came out of the tombs and they entered the holy city and and they entered the holy city and and they entered the holy city and appeared to many. So they appeared to appeared to many. So they appeared to appeared to many. So they appeared to many people. Now some some would say, many people. Now some some would say, many people. Now some some would say, well, this was allegorical. It's well, this was allegorical. It's well, this was allegorical. It's interesting. If it were allegorical, you interesting. If it were allegorical, you interesting. If it were allegorical, you would think that somebody in the would think that somebody in the would think that somebody in the scripture would later unpack this for us scripture would later unpack this for us scripture would later unpack this for us and explain it to us. and explain it to us. and explain it to us. So it it was probably quite literal. So it it was probably quite literal. So it it was probably quite literal. None of the other gospels report this, None of the other gospels report this, None of the other gospels report this, but it says, "And they appeared to but it says, "And they appeared to but it says, "And they appeared to many." So if there were a problem with many." So if there were a problem with many." So if there were a problem with this, many people in that day when this, many people in that day when this, many people in that day when Matthew was writing this would have Matthew was writing this would have Matthew was writing this would have contested with it. They would have said, contested with it. They would have said, contested with it. They would have said, "No, nobody saw that." We don't see any "No, nobody saw that." We don't see any "No, nobody saw that." We don't see any writings contesting with this. So, it's writings contesting with this. So, it's writings contesting with this. So, it's probably literal, but there's not much probably literal, but there's not much probably literal, but there's not much said about there's nothing else said in said about there's nothing else said in said about there's nothing else said in the scripture because it's as if the the scripture because it's as if the the scripture because it's as if the scripture is wanting us to focus clearly scripture is wanting us to focus clearly scripture is wanting us to focus clearly on Christ's resurrection. Now, there's a on Christ's resurrection. Now, there's a on Christ's resurrection. Now, there's a there's there's differences among there's there's differences among there's there's differences among scholars as to whether these resurrected scholars as to whether these resurrected scholars as to whether these resurrected ones were then taken up into heaven with ones were then taken up into heaven with ones were then taken up into heaven with Jesus or they were like Lazarus to die Jesus or they were like Lazarus to die Jesus or they were like Lazarus to die again and go back in the grave again.

again and go back in the grave again. again and go back in the grave again. That we don't know. It's not made clear That we don't know. It's not made clear That we don't know. It's not made clear to us. But what's interesting in this is to us. But what's interesting in this is to us. But what's interesting in this is also what's notable. It says the also what's notable. It says the also what's notable. It says the centurion and those who were with him centurion and those who were with him centurion and those who were with him watching Jesus when they saw the watching Jesus when they saw the watching Jesus when they saw the earthquake and the things that that were earthquake and the things that that were earthquake and the things that that were done. So the last 3 hours remember Jesus done. So the last 3 hours remember Jesus done. So the last 3 hours remember Jesus was crucified around 9:00 a.m. around 12 was crucified around 9:00 a.m. around 12 was crucified around 9:00 a.m. around 12 noon it becomes totally dark until 300 noon it becomes totally dark until 300 noon it becomes totally dark until 300 p.m. when when he dies. So it becomes p.m. when when he dies. So it becomes p.m. when when he dies. So it becomes totally dark at that time when they see totally dark at that time when they see totally dark at that time when they see all of these things and this earthquake all of these things and this earthquake all of these things and this earthquake must have been a violent earthquake and must have been a violent earthquake and must have been a violent earthquake and it was this veil in the temple. But when it was this veil in the temple. But when it was this veil in the temple. But when when the the centurion saw this and the when the the centurion saw this and the when the the centurion saw this and the people around them saw it, they said people around them saw it, they said people around them saw it, they said this this was indeed the son of God this this was indeed the son of God this this was indeed the son of God and and uh uh so so that's what you see. and and uh uh so so that's what you see. and and uh uh so so that's what you see. But Matthew emphasizes that Jesus's But Matthew emphasizes that Jesus's But Matthew emphasizes that Jesus's death was accompanied by extraordinary death was accompanied by extraordinary death was accompanied by extraordinary signs. Now let's look in ma Matthew signs. Now let's look in ma Matthew signs. Now let's look in ma Matthew 15:37. 15:37. 15:37. Jesus cried out with a loud voice and Jesus cried out with a loud voice and Jesus cried out with a loud voice and gave up the spirit. The veil of the gave up the spirit. The veil of the gave up the spirit. The veil of the temple was torn in two from top to temple was torn in two from top to temple was torn in two from top to bottom. When the centurion who stood by bottom. When the centurion who stood by bottom. When the centurion who stood by opposite him saw that he cried out like opposite him saw that he cried out like opposite him saw that he cried out like this and breathe his last, he said, this and breathe his last, he said, this and breathe his last, he said, "Truly, this is this was the son of God.

"Truly, this is this was the son of God. "Truly, this is this was the son of God. Truly this was the son of God." when he Truly this was the son of God." when he Truly this was the son of God." when he saw these things happening, when he saw saw these things happening, when he saw saw these things happening, when he saw what happened uh and and how he cried what happened uh and and how he cried what happened uh and and how he cried out like this and breathed his last, he out like this and breathed his last, he out like this and breathed his last, he said, "Truly, this was the son of God." said, "Truly, this was the son of God." said, "Truly, this was the son of God." So again, Mark specifically connects So again, Mark specifically connects So again, Mark specifically connects this centurion's confession with the this centurion's confession with the this centurion's confession with the manner in which he died. And it says manner in which he died. And it says manner in which he died. And it says that Jesus died. This is the implication that Jesus died. This is the implication that Jesus died. This is the implication here that Jesus is dying. When he saw here that Jesus is dying. When he saw here that Jesus is dying. When he saw this, he says, "Indeed, this is the son this, he says, "Indeed, this is the son this, he says, "Indeed, this is the son of God." And so if you if you if you of God." And so if you if you if you of God." And so if you if you if you look on in in verse 44, it says, "It was look on in in verse 44, it says, "It was look on in in verse 44, it says, "It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness now about the sixth hour, and darkness now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the 9th came over the whole land until the 9th came over the whole land until the 9th hour." So this is this is uh um uh going hour." So this is this is uh um uh going hour." So this is this is uh um uh going going in and and continuing on in Luke going in and and continuing on in Luke going in and and continuing on in Luke 23:44. Luke 23:44 says, "It was now 23:44. Luke 23:44 says, "It was now 23:44. Luke 23:44 says, "It was now about the 6th hour, and darkness came about the 6th hour, and darkness came about the 6th hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the 9th hour." over the whole land until the 9th hour." over the whole land until the 9th hour." Now, you will see in the scriptures Now, you will see in the scriptures Now, you will see in the scriptures sometimes things are different between a sometimes things are different between a sometimes things are different between a 3-hour time period, but that's because 3-hour time period, but that's because 3-hour time period, but that's because some of the writers are using Roman some of the writers are using Roman some of the writers are using Roman time. Some of the writers are using uh time. Some of the writers are using uh time. Some of the writers are using uh uh uh uh the the Israeli time, but we uh uh uh the the Israeli time, but we uh uh uh the the Israeli time, but we know it does that when you decipher all know it does that when you decipher all know it does that when you decipher all of this, he was crucified at 9, he died of this, he was crucified at 9, he died of this, he was crucified at 9, he died at three.

at three. at three. The sun was darkened and the veil of the The sun was darkened and the veil of the The sun was darkened and the veil of the temple was torn in two. Jesus crying out temple was torn in two. Jesus crying out temple was torn in two. Jesus crying out with a loud voice saidf, "Father, into with a loud voice saidf, "Father, into with a loud voice saidf, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." Having your hands I commit my spirit." Having your hands I commit my spirit." Having said this, he breathed his last. When said this, he breathed his last. When said this, he breathed his last. When the centurion saw what was done, he the centurion saw what was done, he the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, "Certainly, this glorified God, saying, "Certainly, this glorified God, saying, "Certainly, this was a righteous man." All the multitudes was a righteous man." All the multitudes was a righteous man." All the multitudes that came together to see this, when that came together to see this, when that came together to see this, when they saw the things that were done they saw the things that were done they saw the things that were done returned home, beating their breasts. returned home, beating their breasts. returned home, beating their breasts. All his acquaintances and the women who All his acquaintances and the women who All his acquaintances and the women who followed with him from Galilee stood at followed with him from Galilee stood at followed with him from Galilee stood at a distance watching these things. a distance watching these things. a distance watching these things. So Jesus's final words were, "Father, So Jesus's final words were, "Father, So Jesus's final words were, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." And into your hands I commit my spirit." And into your hands I commit my spirit." And having said this, he breathed this last. having said this, he breathed this last. having said this, he breathed this last. When he says,"I commit my spirit." You When he says,"I commit my spirit." You When he says,"I commit my spirit." You can see Jesus is very much in control. can see Jesus is very much in control. can see Jesus is very much in control. He's not saying, "Look what they have He's not saying, "Look what they have He's not saying, "Look what they have done to me." He says, "I I'm in done to me." He says, "I I'm in done to me." He says, "I I'm in control." He says, "I commit my spirit." control." He says, "I commit my spirit." control." He says, "I commit my spirit." So you see there, he's very much in So you see there, he's very much in So you see there, he's very much in control. Uh uh he deliberately entrusts control. Uh uh he deliberately entrusts control. Uh uh he deliberately entrusts his his spirit to to the father.

his his spirit to to the father. his his spirit to to the father. The crowds left beating their breast. So The crowds left beating their breast. So The crowds left beating their breast. So they came to see a crucifixion. They they came to see a crucifixion. They they came to see a crucifixion. They left a very different way. They noticed left a very different way. They noticed left a very different way. They noticed too that something was different about too that something was different about too that something was different about this and something had gone terribly this and something had gone terribly this and something had gone terribly wrong. Like they had indeed crucified wrong. Like they had indeed crucified wrong. Like they had indeed crucified the wrong person. They never should have the wrong person. They never should have the wrong person. They never should have done this. So they were deeply done this. So they were deeply done this. So they were deeply disturbed. But you see in verse 49 it disturbed. But you see in verse 49 it disturbed. But you see in verse 49 it says all his acquaintances and the women says all his acquaintances and the women says all his acquaintances and the women who followed him with him from Galilee. who followed him with him from Galilee. who followed him with him from Galilee. All his acquaintances, all the All his acquaintances, all the All his acquaintances, all the disciples, all of them were from Galilee disciples, all of them were from Galilee disciples, all of them were from Galilee except for Judas. Judas was right from except for Judas. Judas was right from except for Judas. Judas was right from right outside Jerusalem. right outside Jerusalem. right outside Jerusalem. He's not there. Judas went out promptly He's not there. Judas went out promptly He's not there. Judas went out promptly and and and and hung himself. After he and and and and hung himself. After he and and and and hung himself. After he hung himself, his body was thrown over hung himself, his body was thrown over hung himself, his body was thrown over the wall. And that's when he fed fell the wall. And that's when he fed fell the wall. And that's when he fed fell headlong and his his his his belly burst headlong and his his his his belly burst headlong and his his his his belly burst open, which was the normal way you would open, which was the normal way you would open, which was the normal way you would get rid of a body from the city. Just get rid of a body from the city. Just get rid of a body from the city. Just before the Passover, you would throw it before the Passover, you would throw it before the Passover, you would throw it over the wall. So when the Bible reports over the wall. So when the Bible reports over the wall. So when the Bible reports that, all of that makes sense. He hung that, all of that makes sense. He hung that, all of that makes sense. He hung himself. He was dead. Go being thrown himself. He was dead. Go being thrown himself. He was dead. Go being thrown over the wall was just getting rid of over the wall was just getting rid of over the wall was just getting rid of his body.

his body. his body. All the other disciples were from All the other disciples were from All the other disciples were from Galilee. They were all there. Only one Galilee. They were all there. Only one Galilee. They were all there. Only one was at the foot of the cross. John was was at the foot of the cross. John was was at the foot of the cross. John was at the foot of the cross. He had come at the foot of the cross. He had come at the foot of the cross. He had come back to the foot of the cross. The other back to the foot of the cross. The other back to the foot of the cross. The other 10 were standing off of the distance. 10 were standing off of the distance. 10 were standing off of the distance. But they saw this. They were standing But they saw this. They were standing But they saw this. They were standing there. They watched what had happened. there. They watched what had happened. there. They watched what had happened. They saw the Roman soldier thrust his They saw the Roman soldier thrust his They saw the Roman soldier thrust his spear into Jesus's side. They saw spear into Jesus's side. They saw spear into Jesus's side. They saw everything that took place along with everything that took place along with everything that took place along with the women. Some women were at the foot the women. Some women were at the foot the women. Some women were at the foot of the cross. Others were standing at a of the cross. Others were standing at a of the cross. Others were standing at a distance. Look at John 19:30. When Jesus distance. Look at John 19:30. When Jesus distance. Look at John 19:30. When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he therefore had received the vinegar, he therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his said, "It is finished." He bowed his said, "It is finished." He bowed his head. He gave up his spirit. head. He gave up his spirit. head. He gave up his spirit. John's wording is is especially powerful John's wording is is especially powerful John's wording is is especially powerful because he says, "It is finished." In because he says, "It is finished." In because he says, "It is finished." In other words, Jesus is saying, "My work other words, Jesus is saying, "My work other words, Jesus is saying, "My work is complete. My work is complete." Jesus is complete. My work is complete." Jesus is complete. My work is complete." Jesus said in John 17:4, "Father, I have said in John 17:4, "Father, I have said in John 17:4, "Father, I have glorified you on earth by accomplishing glorified you on earth by accomplishing glorified you on earth by accomplishing the work that you have given me to do." the work that you have given me to do." the work that you have given me to do." His work was complete and he could rest His work was complete and he could rest His work was complete and he could rest in that. If you do not believe in the in that. If you do not believe in the in that. If you do not believe in the physical resurrection of [music] Jesus physical resurrection of [music] Jesus physical resurrection of [music] Jesus Christ, send me an email tour.org Christ, send me an email tour.org Christ, send me an email tour.org [music] [music] [music] and we will get together and I will and we will get together and I will and we will get together and I will share with you about why I embrace the share with you about why I embrace the share with you about why I embrace the resurrection of Jesus. Now, what's resurrection of Jesus. Now, what's resurrection of Jesus. Now, what's interesting point two here, the interesting point two here, the interesting point two here, the authorities urgently requested that the authorities urgently requested that the authorities urgently requested that the body be removed. John 19:31 Therefore body be removed. John 19:31 Therefore body be removed. John 19:31 Therefore the Jews, because it was the preparation the Jews, because it was the preparation the Jews, because it was the preparation day, so that bodies wouldn't remain on day, so that bodies wouldn't remain on day, so that bodies wouldn't remain on the cross on the Sabbath, for the the cross on the Sabbath, for the the cross on the Sabbath, for the Sabbath was a special one, asked Pilate Sabbath was a special one, asked Pilate Sabbath was a special one, asked Pilate that their legs might be broken and that that their legs might be broken and that that their legs might be broken and that they might be taken away. This

they might be taken away. This they might be taken away. This establishes the urgency of what was establishes the urgency of what was establishes the urgency of what was going on. Sundown was approaching and going on. Sundown was approaching and going on. Sundown was approaching and they had to deal with these bodies. And they had to deal with these bodies. And they had to deal with these bodies. And so you see that that uh uh in ver that so you see that that uh uh in ver that so you see that that uh uh in ver that the soldiers now break the legs of the the soldiers now break the legs of the the soldiers now break the legs of the two criminals, but they don't break two criminals, but they don't break two criminals, but they don't break Jesus's legs. John 19:32. Jesus's legs. John 19:32. Jesus's legs. John 19:32. Therefore, the soldiers came and broke Therefore, the soldiers came and broke Therefore, the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and of the other the legs of the first and of the other the legs of the first and of the other who was crucified with him. But when who was crucified with him. But when who was crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was they came to Jesus and saw that he was they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they didn't break his already dead, they didn't break his already dead, they didn't break his legs. And that is according to what was legs. And that is according to what was legs. And that is according to what was prophesied in Psalm 34:20, prophesied in Psalm 34:20, prophesied in Psalm 34:20, he keeps all his bones. Not one of them he keeps all his bones. Not one of them he keeps all his bones. Not one of them is broken. That's what it says. And then is broken. That's what it says. And then is broken. That's what it says. And then also of the Passover feast of the also of the Passover feast of the also of the Passover feast of the Passover lamb. It is it is written in in Passover lamb. It is it is written in in Passover lamb. It is it is written in in uh it it is written in Exodus. It says uh it it is written in Exodus. It says uh it it is written in Exodus. It says the Lord said to Moses, "This is the the Lord said to Moses, "This is the the Lord said to Moses, "This is the ordinance of the Passover. No foreigner ordinance of the Passover. No foreigner ordinance of the Passover. No foreigner is to eat it. It is to be eaten as in a is to eat it. It is to be eaten as in a is to eat it. It is to be eaten as in a single house, and you are not to bring single house, and you are not to bring single house, and you are not to bring forth any of the flesh outside of the forth any of the flesh outside of the forth any of the flesh outside of the house, nor are you to break a bone of house, nor are you to break a bone of house, nor are you to break a bone of it." So you see that that uh it was in it." So you see that that uh it was in it." So you see that that uh it was in in accordance of the Passover lamb was in accordance of the Passover lamb was in accordance of the Passover lamb was not to have a bone broken. and and uh uh not to have a bone broken. and and uh uh not to have a bone broken. and and uh uh so that was reading out of Exodus 12.

so that was reading out of Exodus 12. so that was reading out of Exodus 12. So the soldiers now they confirm that So the soldiers now they confirm that So the soldiers now they confirm that Jesus was already dead. It says that Jesus was already dead. It says that Jesus was already dead. It says that when they came to Jesus and saw that he when they came to Jesus and saw that he when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead. The soldiers who who was already dead. The soldiers who who was already dead. The soldiers who who their job was crucifixion, they their job was crucifixion, they their job was crucifixion, they understood how to do this stuff, they understood how to do this stuff, they understood how to do this stuff, they said he was already dead. So the history said he was already dead. So the history said he was already dead. So the history matters here and and uh um but one matters here and and uh um but one matters here and and uh um but one soldier at this point goes further. So soldier at this point goes further. So soldier at this point goes further. So in John chapter 19:34, the next verse in John chapter 19:34, the next verse in John chapter 19:34, the next verse says, "However, one of the soldiers says, "However, one of the soldiers says, "However, one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear and pierced his side with a spear and pierced his side with a spear and immediately blood and water came out." immediately blood and water came out." immediately blood and water came out." So he wants to be doubly sure that Jesus So he wants to be doubly sure that Jesus So he wants to be doubly sure that Jesus is dead. So he thrusts his spear deep is dead. So he thrusts his spear deep is dead. So he thrusts his spear deep within him, turns it 90°, moves it back within him, turns it 90°, moves it back within him, turns it 90°, moves it back and forth, and yanks it out, makes a big and forth, and yanks it out, makes a big and forth, and yanks it out, makes a big hole there. Blood and water. The blood hole there. Blood and water. The blood hole there. Blood and water. The blood had already coagulated. You get an had already coagulated. You get an had already coagulated. You get an aquous phase, a gelatinous red phase. He aquous phase, a gelatinous red phase. He aquous phase, a gelatinous red phase. He had been dead for several hours. That's had been dead for several hours. That's had been dead for several hours. That's what this testifies. what this testifies. what this testifies. He who had seen has testified of this. He who had seen has testified of this. He who had seen has testified of this. This be because it says blood and water This be because it says blood and water This be because it says blood and water came out. Verse 35, he who has seen has came out. Verse 35, he who has seen has came out. Verse 35, he who has seen has testified. He who has seen has testified. He who has seen has testified. He who has seen has testified. John is saying I am an testified. John is saying I am an testified. John is saying I am an eyewitness to this. I was there at the eyewitness to this. I was there at the eyewitness to this. I was there at the foot of the cross. I saw it right in foot of the cross. I saw it right in foot of the cross. I saw it right in front of me. That's how I can describe.

front of me. That's how I can describe. front of me. That's how I can describe. There was blood and water. I wasn't There was blood and water. I wasn't There was blood and water. I wasn't standing off in the distance. For he who standing off in the distance. For he who standing off in the distance. For he who has seen has testified and his testimony has seen has testified and his testimony has seen has testified and his testimony is true. He knows that he tells the is true. He knows that he tells the is true. He knows that he tells the truth that you may believe. For these truth that you may believe. For these truth that you may believe. For these things happened that the scriptures things happened that the scriptures things happened that the scriptures might be fulfilled. A bone of him was might be fulfilled. A bone of him was might be fulfilled. A bone of him was not to be broken. Again, another not to be broken. Again, another not to be broken. Again, another scripture says, "They will look upon him scripture says, "They will look upon him scripture says, "They will look upon him whom they have pierced." So again, here whom they have pierced." So again, here whom they have pierced." So again, here he is he is he's quoting from from from he is he is he's quoting from from from he is he is he's quoting from from from the Old Testament. And another scripture the Old Testament. And another scripture the Old Testament. And another scripture uh uh um Okay. And so what's notable uh uh um Okay. And so what's notable uh uh um Okay. And so what's notable here is John was an eyewitness here is John was an eyewitness here is John was an eyewitness testified of this and Jesus died by testified of this and Jesus died by testified of this and Jesus died by professional executioners who already professional executioners who already professional executioners who already acknowledged his death and nonetheless acknowledged his death and nonetheless acknowledged his death and nonetheless gave him what would have been a death gave him what would have been a death gave him what would have been a death blow with that spear right up into his blow with that spear right up into his blow with that spear right up into his side. They know how to use the spear. side. They know how to use the spear. side. They know how to use the spear. Now enters Joseph of Arya because now Now enters Joseph of Arya because now Now enters Joseph of Arya because now he's going to have to be with a rich man he's going to have to be with a rich man he's going to have to be with a rich man in his death. So Mark 15:42 in his death. So Mark 15:42 in his death. So Mark 15:42 says this, "When evening had now come says this, "When evening had now come says this, "When evening had now come because it was the preparation day, that because it was the preparation day, that because it was the preparation day, that is the day before the Sabbath, Joseph of is the day before the Sabbath, Joseph of is the day before the Sabbath, Joseph of Arya, a prominent council member who Arya, a prominent council member who Arya, a prominent council member who also himself was looking for God's also himself was looking for God's also himself was looking for God's kingdom, came. He boldly went to Pilate kingdom, came. He boldly went to Pilate kingdom, came. He boldly went to Pilate and asked for the body, for Jesus's and asked for the body, for Jesus's and asked for the body, for Jesus's body. Pilate marveled body. Pilate marveled body. Pilate marveled if he were already dead. And summoning if he were already dead. And summoning if he were already dead. And summoning the centurion, he asked him whether he the centurion, he asked him whether he the centurion, he asked him whether he had been dead long. When he found out had been dead long. When he found out had been dead long. When he found out from the centurion, he granted the body from the centurion, he granted the body from the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph. So this is really important

to Joseph. So this is really important to Joseph. So this is really important because because because Pilate does not simply give up the body Pilate does not simply give up the body Pilate does not simply give up the body of Jesus. He doesn't simply do it. He of Jesus. He doesn't simply do it. He of Jesus. He doesn't simply do it. He was surprised that Jesus had died. uh uh was surprised that Jesus had died. uh uh was surprised that Jesus had died. uh uh and and and uh um he he summons the and and and uh um he he summons the and and and uh um he he summons the centurion and he asks for confirmation centurion and he asks for confirmation centurion and he asks for confirmation and the the head executioner tells him and the the head executioner tells him and the the head executioner tells him yes he is dead only after receiving this yes he is dead only after receiving this yes he is dead only after receiving this confirmation was was was did he release confirmation was was was did he release confirmation was was was did he release the body now Joseph of Artha he was on the body now Joseph of Artha he was on the body now Joseph of Artha he was on the Sanhedrin he was a council member he the Sanhedrin he was a council member he the Sanhedrin he was a council member he himself was a distinguished man you himself was a distinguished man you himself was a distinguished man you can't have a more reliable guy giving uh can't have a more reliable guy giving uh can't have a more reliable guy giving uh uh um doing this work so you know if if uh um doing this work so you know if if uh um doing this work so you know if if if some sorted individual ual in the if some sorted individual ual in the if some sorted individual ual in the city, some criminal, some some uh drug city, some criminal, some some uh drug city, some criminal, some some uh drug addict were to were to do something, you addict were to were to do something, you addict were to were to do something, you may say, well, he's probably in may say, well, he's probably in may say, well, he's probably in collusion with somebody. This guy is collusion with somebody. This guy is collusion with somebody. This guy is like a Supreme Court justice. I mean, like a Supreme Court justice. I mean, like a Supreme Court justice. I mean, he's he's a prominent council member and he's he's a prominent council member and he's he's a prominent council member and he was also a very wealthy man. So, this he was also a very wealthy man. So, this he was also a very wealthy man. So, this is Joseph of Arya. is Joseph of Arya. is Joseph of Arya. He came and he requested the body of He came and he requested the body of He came and he requested the body of Jesus. So, let's read more about this in Jesus. So, let's read more about this in Jesus. So, let's read more about this in Matthew 27:57.

Matthew 27:57. Matthew 27:57. When evening had come, a rich man of When evening had come, a rich man of When evening had come, a rich man of Arya named Joseph, who himself was also Arya named Joseph, who himself was also Arya named Joseph, who himself was also Jesus's disciple came. This man went to Jesus's disciple came. This man went to Jesus's disciple came. This man went to Pilate and asked for Jesus's body. Then Pilate and asked for Jesus's body. Then Pilate and asked for Jesus's body. Then Pilate commanded the body to be given Pilate commanded the body to be given Pilate commanded the body to be given up. So he he gives more detail. Matthew up. So he he gives more detail. Matthew up. So he he gives more detail. Matthew gives more detail. He says, "Joseph was gives more detail. He says, "Joseph was gives more detail. He says, "Joseph was rich." And so this connects him with rich." And so this connects him with rich." And so this connects him with Isaiah's prophecy in in chapter 53:9. Isaiah's prophecy in in chapter 53:9. Isaiah's prophecy in in chapter 53:9. His grave was assigned with a wicked man His grave was assigned with a wicked man His grave was assigned with a wicked man yet with a rich man in his death. And uh yet with a rich man in his death. And uh yet with a rich man in his death. And uh uh so that that that confirmed that. And uh so that that that confirmed that. And uh so that that that confirmed that. And so so now it says and Jesus died between so so now it says and Jesus died between so so now it says and Jesus died between criminals. So he was with wicked men, criminals. So he was with wicked men, criminals. So he was with wicked men, the first part of that verse, but he was the first part of that verse, but he was the first part of that verse, but he was with the rich man in his death. Now with the rich man in his death. Now with the rich man in his death. Now let's look more at Joseph. John 19:38. let's look more at Joseph. John 19:38. let's look more at Joseph. John 19:38. After these things, Joseph of Arya being After these things, Joseph of Arya being After these things, Joseph of Arya being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked of Pilate that fear of the Jews, asked of Pilate that fear of the Jews, asked of Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus. he might take away the body of Jesus. he might take away the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission. He came Pilate gave him permission. He came Pilate gave him permission. He came therefore and took away his body. Now in therefore and took away his body. Now in therefore and took away his body. Now in John 12:42 it says many of the rulers John 12:42 it says many of the rulers John 12:42 it says many of the rulers even believed on him. But they would not even believed on him. But they would not even believed on him. But they would not confess him for fear that they'd be confess him for fear that they'd be confess him for fear that they'd be thrown out of the synagogue.

thrown out of the synagogue. thrown out of the synagogue. And so there were many prominent people And so there were many prominent people And so there were many prominent people that believed on Jesus, but they were that believed on Jesus, but they were that believed on Jesus, but they were not confessing him because their whole not confessing him because their whole not confessing him because their whole life would be changed. They'd be thrown life would be changed. They'd be thrown life would be changed. They'd be thrown out of the synagogue. So you would out of the synagogue. So you would out of the synagogue. So you would think, okay, the Bible understands if think, okay, the Bible understands if think, okay, the Bible understands if it's going to cost me personally in my it's going to cost me personally in my it's going to cost me personally in my life, then it's okay. I don't speak up. life, then it's okay. I don't speak up. life, then it's okay. I don't speak up. No, the Bible has no patience for this No, the Bible has no patience for this No, the Bible has no patience for this because the very next verse is because because the very next verse is because because the very next verse is because they love the approval of men more than they love the approval of men more than they love the approval of men more than the approval of God. Because they love the approval of God. Because they love the approval of God. Because they love the approval of men more than the the approval of men more than the the approval of men more than the approval of God. So when we shrink back approval of God. So when we shrink back approval of God. So when we shrink back from testifying to others that we are from testifying to others that we are from testifying to others that we are believers, that we love the Lord Jesus, believers, that we love the Lord Jesus, believers, that we love the Lord Jesus, when we shrink back, look at what we when we shrink back, look at what we when we shrink back, look at what we fall into because we love the approval fall into because we love the approval fall into because we love the approval of men more than the approval of God. of men more than the approval of God. of men more than the approval of God. These prominent men would not speak up These prominent men would not speak up These prominent men would not speak up because their whole lives, they'd be put because their whole lives, they'd be put because their whole lives, they'd be put out of the synagogue. It's not like out of the synagogue. It's not like out of the synagogue. It's not like being put out of a church where you go being put out of a church where you go being put out of a church where you go across the street and you go to the next across the street and you go to the next across the street and you go to the next church. No problem. If you if you get if church. No problem. If you if you get if church. No problem. If you if you get if you get put out of this church, trust you get put out of this church, trust you get put out of this church, trust me, you can go across the street, they'd me, you can go across the street, they'd me, you can go across the street, they'd be glad to receive you. Happens all the be glad to receive you. Happens all the be glad to receive you. Happens all the time. Uh not in the synagogue. To be time. Uh not in the synagogue. To be time. Uh not in the synagogue. To be thrown out of the synagogue, you lose thrown out of the synagogue, you lose thrown out of the synagogue, you lose all relations with with with people all relations with with with people all relations with with with people around you. That's it. It's done. And uh around you. That's it. It's done. And uh around you. That's it. It's done. And uh um uh and in spite of that, the Bible um uh and in spite of that, the Bible um uh and in spite of that, the Bible says they love the approval of men more says they love the approval of men more says they love the approval of men more than the approval of God. So when I than the approval of God. So when I than the approval of God. So when I think of how little I have to lose in think of how little I have to lose in think of how little I have to lose in comparison to these men, that's what it comparison to these men, that's what it comparison to these men, that's what it says. But now he comes forward. Now he says. But now he comes forward. Now he says. But now he comes forward. Now he comes forward. Why would the death of

comes forward. Why would the death of comes forward. Why would the death of the Messiah make him come forward? Would the Messiah make him come forward? Would the Messiah make him come forward? Would look what happened with Charlie Kirk? look what happened with Charlie Kirk? look what happened with Charlie Kirk? When Charlie Kirk died, I had a number When Charlie Kirk died, I had a number When Charlie Kirk died, I had a number of people contact me and they say, you of people contact me and they say, you of people contact me and they say, you know, after I saw this death, I need to know, after I saw this death, I need to know, after I saw this death, I need to I need to come out and and and be a I need to come out and and and be a I need to come out and and and be a greater witness for the Lord. Can you greater witness for the Lord. Can you greater witness for the Lord. Can you help me? I need to come out and do this. help me? I need to come out and do this. help me? I need to come out and do this. A lot of people came forward. So when A lot of people came forward. So when A lot of people came forward. So when you see somebody undergo death for their you see somebody undergo death for their you see somebody undergo death for their testimony of the Lord, it actually spurs testimony of the Lord, it actually spurs testimony of the Lord, it actually spurs people on to be a lot more bold. And I people on to be a lot more bold. And I people on to be a lot more bold. And I hope that they followed through on that hope that they followed through on that hope that they followed through on that that it wasn't just a short-term thing, that it wasn't just a short-term thing, that it wasn't just a short-term thing, but this is consistent with something but this is consistent with something but this is consistent with something that we've even seen this year. So So uh that we've even seen this year. So So uh that we've even seen this year. So So uh he goes and he request so this is a very he goes and he request so this is a very he goes and he request so this is a very bold thing. He requests the body because bold thing. He requests the body because bold thing. He requests the body because this is now going to identify him as this is now going to identify him as this is now going to identify him as being a follower of Jesus. and he came being a follower of Jesus. and he came being a follower of Jesus. and he came and and uh uh he he got permission and and and uh uh he he got permission and and and uh uh he he got permission and he came therefore and he took away his he came therefore and he took away his he came therefore and he took away his body. Now he's a prominent man. He's body. Now he's a prominent man. He's body. Now he's a prominent man. He's probably older. Now he by older he could probably older. Now he by older he could probably older. Now he by older he could be anywhere from 45 to 70. He could you be anywhere from 45 to 70. He could you be anywhere from 45 to 70. He could you know big spread. I mean a 45 year old know big spread. I mean a 45 year old know big spread. I mean a 45 year old man is still pretty strong. A 70year-old man is still pretty strong. A 70year-old man is still pretty strong. A 70year-old it's it's a little bit harder to take it's it's a little bit harder to take it's it's a little bit harder to take down a body from a cross is very down a body from a cross is very down a body from a cross is very difficult. He's a wealthy man, so he difficult. He's a wealthy man, so he difficult. He's a wealthy man, so he probably had many of his servants able probably had many of his servants able probably had many of his servants able to help him there because you've got to to help him there because you've got to to help him there because you've got to somehow lift him off this cross or get somehow lift him off this cross or get somehow lift him off this cross or get up there and remove those nails uh uh up there and remove those nails uh uh up there and remove those nails uh uh and and and bring down that body. So, and and and bring down that body. So, and and and bring down that body. So, it's a lot of work. It's it's unlikely it's a lot of work. It's it's unlikely it's a lot of work. It's it's unlikely that he was alone. But now we know there that he was alone. But now we know there that he was alone. But now we know there was another man with him. John 19:39.

was another man with him. John 19:39. was another man with him. John 19:39. Nicodemus who was the f first came to Nicodemus who was the f first came to Nicodemus who was the f first came to Jesus by night also came bringing a Jesus by night also came bringing a Jesus by night also came bringing a mixture of myrr allows about a 100 Roman mixture of myrr allows about a 100 Roman mixture of myrr allows about a 100 Roman pounds. So they took Jesus's body and pounds. So they took Jesus's body and pounds. So they took Jesus's body and bound it in linen cloth with the spices bound it in linen cloth with the spices bound it in linen cloth with the spices as the custom of the Jews is to bury. So as the custom of the Jews is to bury. So as the custom of the Jews is to bury. So there's there's there's another there's there's there's another there's there's there's another beautiful reversal here. You see beautiful reversal here. You see beautiful reversal here. You see Nicodemus last time he came to Jesus at Nicodemus last time he came to Jesus at Nicodemus last time he came to Jesus at night. He didn't even want to he was on night. He didn't even want to he was on night. He didn't even want to he was on the council as well. He didn't want the council as well. He didn't want the council as well. He didn't want people to identify him even going to people to identify him even going to people to identify him even going to Jesus. But now these secretive men, both Jesus. But now these secretive men, both Jesus. But now these secretive men, both Joseph and Nicodemus, come out in the Joseph and Nicodemus, come out in the Joseph and Nicodemus, come out in the open and and uh uh um they they they uh open and and uh uh um they they they uh open and and uh uh um they they they uh they're standing with Jesus and they're standing with Jesus and they're standing with Jesus and Nicodemus brings an enormous quantity of Nicodemus brings an enormous quantity of Nicodemus brings an enormous quantity of burial spices. So what they would do is burial spices. So what they would do is burial spices. So what they would do is this. They would take the body. The body this. They would take the body. The body this. They would take the body. The body would be washed and then the body would would be washed and then the body would would be washed and then the body would be wrapped in a sheet and then strips of be wrapped in a sheet and then strips of be wrapped in a sheet and then strips of cloth will go around sort of like a cloth will go around sort of like a cloth will go around sort of like a mummy. strips of cloth and in with that mummy. strips of cloth and in with that mummy. strips of cloth and in with that they would pack spices. So they put a they would pack spices. So they put a they would pack spices. So they put a lot of spices in with that uh and and uh lot of spices in with that uh and and uh lot of spices in with that uh and and uh and so they pack it all around with and so they pack it all around with and so they pack it all around with spices. So a 100 Roman pounds is 33 kg spices. So a 100 Roman pounds is 33 kg spices. So a 100 Roman pounds is 33 kg or 72 lb. So that's a lot of spices.

or 72 lb. So that's a lot of spices. or 72 lb. So that's a lot of spices. Well, he was a rich man. Nicodemus could Well, he was a rich man. Nicodemus could Well, he was a rich man. Nicodemus could afford to do 72 lbs of spices. Now why afford to do 72 lbs of spices. Now why afford to do 72 lbs of spices. Now why would the women feel that they have to would the women feel that they have to would the women feel that they have to now after the the the uh burial they now after the the the uh burial they now after the the the uh burial they have to go back and anoint the body? have to go back and anoint the body? have to go back and anoint the body? Well because because this was done by Well because because this was done by Well because because this was done by two men Nicodemus and and uh and and and two men Nicodemus and and uh and and and two men Nicodemus and and uh and and and uh Joseph of Arya. uh Joseph of Arya. uh Joseph of Arya. This was done by two men. Women normally This was done by two men. Women normally This was done by two men. Women normally do that. Let me tell you what happens if do that. Let me tell you what happens if do that. Let me tell you what happens if if I do something that is usually if I do something that is usually if I do something that is usually women's work. Shireen just discards it. women's work. Shireen just discards it. women's work. Shireen just discards it. It means nothing to her. You know, the It means nothing to her. You know, the It means nothing to her. You know, the other day she was coming home from the other day she was coming home from the other day she was coming home from the airport. I said I said uh she wanted me airport. I said I said uh she wanted me airport. I said I said uh she wanted me to go and and order some Chinese food to go and and order some Chinese food to go and and order some Chinese food for her. I said, "You don't need it. for her. I said, "You don't need it. for her. I said, "You don't need it. I've already made some soup. I made some I've already made some soup. I made some I've already made some soup. I made some soup." She said, "I'm not going to eat soup." She said, "I'm not going to eat soup." She said, "I'm not going to eat it." it." it." >> [laughter] >> So, she just doesn't trust you and and >> So, she just doesn't trust you and and and you know, if people are visiting, I and you know, if people are visiting, I and you know, if people are visiting, I don't serve them like she serves them.

don't serve them like she serves them. don't serve them like she serves them. You know, I'll give them a bowl of You know, I'll give them a bowl of You know, I'll give them a bowl of cereal. If I have something in the in cereal. If I have something in the in cereal. If I have something in the in the refrigerator, I'll give it to them. the refrigerator, I'll give it to them. the refrigerator, I'll give it to them. But when she comes in, she's not like, But when she comes in, she's not like, But when she comes in, she's not like, "Oh, you've already eaten. You're okay." "Oh, you've already eaten. You're okay." "Oh, you've already eaten. You're okay." No, she's like, all of that goes away. No, she's like, all of that goes away. No, she's like, all of that goes away. And and she does a totally new spread. And and she does a totally new spread. And and she does a totally new spread. So, I understand it. These guys, they So, I understand it. These guys, they So, I understand it. These guys, they did the best they could. They probably did the best they could. They probably did the best they could. They probably didn't wash the body very well, if at didn't wash the body very well, if at didn't wash the body very well, if at all, because they had to hurry. And so all, because they had to hurry. And so all, because they had to hurry. And so it was probably a a messy job. And and it was probably a a messy job. And and it was probably a a messy job. And and uh and so the women after the Sabbath is uh and so the women after the Sabbath is uh and so the women after the Sabbath is over, they're going to go and they're over, they're going to go and they're over, they're going to go and they're going to correct this. They're going to going to correct this. They're going to going to correct this. They're going to do it right. And uh uh so I I can do it right. And uh uh so I I can do it right. And uh uh so I I can understand that. So anyway, um so you understand that. So anyway, um so you understand that. So anyway, um so you you you see the these two men dealing you you see the these two men dealing you you see the these two men dealing with it. with it. with it. Because of you, millions of people have Because of you, millions of people have Because of you, millions of people have heard the gospel. If you confess [music] heard the gospel. If you confess [music] heard the gospel. If you confess [music] with your mouth Jesus is Lord and with your mouth Jesus is Lord and with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that he's risen believe in your heart that he's risen believe in your heart that he's risen from the dead and you will be saved. from the dead and you will be saved. from the dead and you will be saved. [music] [music] [music] That's the requirement. We talk about That's the requirement. We talk about That's the requirement. We talk about science concepts which draw people in. science concepts which draw people in. science concepts which draw people in. Take these nano machines and [music] Take these nano machines and [music] Take these nano machines and [music] have them drill into cells. It would be have them drill into cells. It would be have them drill into cells. It would be a great way to kill cancer, right? We a great way to kill cancer, right? We a great way to kill cancer, right? We also talk about Jesus Christ who's also talk about Jesus Christ who's also talk about Jesus Christ who's [music] the best in everything. My faith [music] the best in everything. My faith [music] the best in everything. My faith in Jesus Christ means more to me than in Jesus Christ means more to me than in Jesus Christ means more to me than anything. If you could continue to give anything. If you could continue to give anything. If you could continue to give or give for the first time, we would or give for the first time, we would or give for the first time, we would certainly appreciate it. You can go to certainly appreciate it. You can go to certainly appreciate it. You can go to jesusandscience.org/donate. [music] jesusandscience.org/donate. [music] jesusandscience.org/donate. [music] All US donations are taxdeductible.

All US donations are taxdeductible. All US donations are taxdeductible. Thank you so much. Now, Joseph wraps the Thank you so much. Now, Joseph wraps the Thank you so much. Now, Joseph wraps the body and places it in a new tomb. So, in body and places it in a new tomb. So, in body and places it in a new tomb. So, in Matthew 27, it says, "Joseph took the Matthew 27, it says, "Joseph took the Matthew 27, it says, "Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a clean linen body and wrapped it in a clean linen body and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth and laid it in his own tomb, which cloth and laid it in his own tomb, which cloth and laid it in his own tomb, which he had cut out in the rock, and he he had cut out in the rock, and he he had cut out in the rock, and he rolled a great stone to the door of the rolled a great stone to the door of the rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb and departed." So, there's several tomb and departed." So, there's several tomb and departed." So, there's several details here. This was Joseph's own details here. This was Joseph's own details here. This was Joseph's own tomb. It was new in his own new tomb. It tomb. It was new in his own new tomb. It tomb. It was new in his own new tomb. It was a new tomb because tombs were often was a new tomb because tombs were often was a new tomb because tombs were often used for multiple people. They would let used for multiple people. They would let used for multiple people. They would let the bones they would let the flesh go the bones they would let the flesh go the bones they would let the flesh go away. Then they and then they'd go in away. Then they and then they'd go in away. Then they and then they'd go in there and they they'd collect the bones. there and they they'd collect the bones. there and they they'd collect the bones. They'd put that in a little box. And you They'd put that in a little box. And you They'd put that in a little box. And you can even find those boxes in Israel can even find those boxes in Israel can even find those boxes in Israel today. And they put another body in today. And they put another body in today. And they put another body in there. But this was a new tomb for a there. But this was a new tomb for a there. But this was a new tomb for a rich guy. And he was reserving this for rich guy. And he was reserving this for rich guy. And he was reserving this for himself. And and so this is the tomb himself. And and so this is the tomb himself. And and so this is the tomb that Jesus was in. And so we know it was that Jesus was in. And so we know it was that Jesus was in. And so we know it was a new tomb. It wasn't like they mixed up a new tomb. It wasn't like they mixed up a new tomb. It wasn't like they mixed up the bodies and it was cut out of the the bodies and it was cut out of the the bodies and it was cut out of the rock and uh um and then then it says and rock and uh um and then then it says and rock and uh um and then then it says and and a and a great stone was rolled and a and a great stone was rolled and a and a great stone was rolled across its entrance. Um uh so so you across its entrance. Um uh so so you across its entrance. Um uh so so you know something was was blocking it. Now know something was was blocking it. Now know something was was blocking it. Now now let's see what John has to say about now let's see what John has to say about now let's see what John has to say about this. John 19:41. Now in the place where this. John 19:41. Now in the place where this. John 19:41. Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden. In he was crucified there was a garden. In he was crucified there was a garden. In the garden was a new tomb in which no the garden was a new tomb in which no the garden was a new tomb in which no man had ever been laid. Then because of man had ever been laid. Then because of man had ever been laid. Then because of the Jews preparation day for the tomb the Jews preparation day for the tomb the Jews preparation day for the tomb was near at hand. They laid Jesus there was near at hand. They laid Jesus there was near at hand. They laid Jesus there and the tomb was near the crucifixion.

and the tomb was near the crucifixion. and the tomb was near the crucifixion. So we see the tomb was near the So we see the tomb was near the So we see the tomb was near the crucifixion site and it was right before crucifixion site and it was right before crucifixion site and it was right before the Sabbath. If you go to Israel today, the Sabbath. If you go to Israel today, the Sabbath. If you go to Israel today, you go to the church of the holy supplr, you go to the church of the holy supplr, you go to the church of the holy supplr, you will see the place where Jesus was you will see the place where Jesus was you will see the place where Jesus was crucified. there's this big stone and crucified. there's this big stone and crucified. there's this big stone and and and and and and and and and and and and and you know it say it talks about how how you know it say it talks about how how you know it say it talks about how how there was an earthquake and the earth there was an earthquake and the earth there was an earthquake and the earth was split. You can go look and they say was split. You can go look and they say was split. You can go look and they say that that's where Jesus's cross was and that that's where Jesus's cross was and that that's where Jesus's cross was and and that rock is splitting and I've and that rock is splitting and I've and that rock is splitting and I've asked how deep does that split go into asked how deep does that split go into asked how deep does that split go into the ground. They said we've not been the ground. They said we've not been the ground. They said we've not been able to find the end. You know I don't I able to find the end. You know I don't I able to find the end. You know I don't I don't know but anyway the place where don't know but anyway the place where don't know but anyway the place where Jesus was buried is only about I would Jesus was buried is only about I would Jesus was buried is only about I would say 30 yards from that site. 30 yards. say 30 yards from that site. 30 yards. say 30 yards from that site. 30 yards. So it's 30 yards from from from uh uh So it's 30 yards from from from uh uh So it's 30 yards from from from uh uh it's all under the church of the holy it's all under the church of the holy it's all under the church of the holy supplr and uh um so the garden tomb it's supplr and uh um so the garden tomb it's supplr and uh um so the garden tomb it's known that is not the authentic site. known that is not the authentic site. known that is not the authentic site. The authentic site is in the church of The authentic site is in the church of The authentic site is in the church of the holy supplr. So it's only about 30 the holy supplr. So it's only about 30 the holy supplr. So it's only about 30 yards. So these are two older guys yards. So these are two older guys yards. So these are two older guys probably with servants to help them. probably with servants to help them. probably with servants to help them. Moving a body is not easy. Uh packing it Moving a body is not easy. Uh packing it Moving a body is not easy. Uh packing it with spices. 72 lbs of spices is not with spices. 72 lbs of spices is not with spices. 72 lbs of spices is not easy. They may have had help but but the easy. They may have had help but but the easy. They may have had help but but the the the tomb was very close. The women the the tomb was very close. The women the the tomb was very close. The women knew exactly where the tomb was because knew exactly where the tomb was because knew exactly where the tomb was because it says um in Matthew 27:61, it says um in Matthew 27:61, it says um in Matthew 27:61, Mary Magdalene was there and the other Mary Magdalene was there and the other Mary Magdalene was there and the other Mary sitting opposite the tomb.

Mary sitting opposite the tomb. Mary sitting opposite the tomb. So, and Mark adds in in in chapter So, and Mark adds in in in chapter So, and Mark adds in in in chapter 15:47, Mary Magdalene and Mary the 15:47, Mary Magdalene and Mary the 15:47, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph was there where Mary mother of Joseph was there where Mary mother of Joseph was there where Mary mother of Joseph saw where he was laid. mother of Joseph saw where he was laid. mother of Joseph saw where he was laid. So, and Luke even gives more detail. So, and Luke even gives more detail. So, and Luke even gives more detail. Luke 23:50 Luke 23:50 Luke 23:50 Behold, a man named Joseph, who was a Behold, a man named Joseph, who was a Behold, a man named Joseph, who was a member of the council, a good and member of the council, a good and member of the council, a good and righteous man. He had not consented to righteous man. He had not consented to righteous man. He had not consented to their council and deed from Arya, a city their council and deed from Arya, a city their council and deed from Arya, a city of the Jews, who was also waiting for of the Jews, who was also waiting for of the Jews, who was also waiting for God's kingdom. This man went to Pilate God's kingdom. This man went to Pilate God's kingdom. This man went to Pilate and asked for Jesus's body. He took it and asked for Jesus's body. He took it and asked for Jesus's body. He took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, laid down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, laid down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, laid him in a tomb that was cut in a stone him in a tomb that was cut in a stone him in a tomb that was cut in a stone where no one had ever been laid. It was where no one had ever been laid. It was where no one had ever been laid. It was the day of preparation, and the Sabbath the day of preparation, and the Sabbath the day of preparation, and the Sabbath was drawn near. The women who had come was drawn near. The women who had come was drawn near. The women who had come out with him out of Galilee followed out with him out of Galilee followed out with him out of Galilee followed after and saw the tomb and how the body after and saw the tomb and how the body after and saw the tomb and how the body was laid. They returned and prepared was laid. They returned and prepared was laid. They returned and prepared spices, and ointments. On the Sabbath spices, and ointments. On the Sabbath spices, and ointments. On the Sabbath day, they rested according to the day, they rested according to the day, they rested according to the commandment. So, this is really commandment. So, this is really commandment. So, this is really significant because the women saw the significant because the women saw the significant because the women saw the tomb itself and how the body was laid.

tomb itself and how the body was laid. tomb itself and how the body was laid. So, they saw the tomb and they saw how So, they saw the tomb and they saw how So, they saw the tomb and they saw how the body was laid and they were probably the body was laid and they were probably the body was laid and they were probably like, like, like, "This is not going to work. I mean, our "This is not going to work. I mean, our "This is not going to work. I mean, our Lord is not going to be buried like Lord is not going to be buried like Lord is not going to be buried like that." That's why they had intended that." That's why they had intended that." That's why they had intended after the Sabbath to go and to correct after the Sabbath to go and to correct after the Sabbath to go and to correct this matter. this matter. this matter. So verse uh and then uh then a a stone So verse uh and then uh then a a stone So verse uh and then uh then a a stone is rolled in front of it. It says in is rolled in front of it. It says in is rolled in front of it. It says in Mark 15:46, Mark 15:46, Mark 15:46, he brought a linen cloth and taking him he brought a linen cloth and taking him he brought a linen cloth and taking him down wound him in the linen cloth and down wound him in the linen cloth and down wound him in the linen cloth and laid him in a tomb which had been cut laid him in a tomb which had been cut laid him in a tomb which had been cut out of a rock. He rolled a stone against out of a rock. He rolled a stone against out of a rock. He rolled a stone against the door of the tomb. So at this point the door of the tomb. So at this point the door of the tomb. So at this point before the Sabbath, Jesus is dead. His before the Sabbath, Jesus is dead. His before the Sabbath, Jesus is dead. His death has been cons confirmed. His death has been cons confirmed. His death has been cons confirmed. His body's prepared. His body's been placed body's prepared. His body's been placed body's prepared. His body's been placed in a known rock cut tomb. Eyewitnesses in a known rock cut tomb. Eyewitnesses in a known rock cut tomb. Eyewitnesses have watched where he was where the have watched where he was where the have watched where he was where the grave was and where he was placed and grave was and where he was placed and grave was and where he was placed and how he was placed. And a large stone was how he was placed. And a large stone was how he was placed. And a large stone was rolled in front of the entrance. But rolled in front of the entrance. But rolled in front of the entrance. But there's more more here. And so so uh um there's more more here. And so so uh um there's more more here. And so so uh um so you you can you can see there's more so you you can you can see there's more so you you can you can see there's more here. So now in in Matthew 27:62, here. So now in in Matthew 27:62, here. So now in in Matthew 27:62, now on the next day, which was the now on the next day, which was the now on the next day, which was the preparation day, the chief priests and preparation day, the chief priests and preparation day, the chief priests and the Pharisees were gathered together to the Pharisees were gathered together to the Pharisees were gathered together to Pilate saying, "Sir, we remember what Pilate saying, "Sir, we remember what Pilate saying, "Sir, we remember what the deceiver." So this is what they the deceiver." So this is what they the deceiver." So this is what they called Jesus. If you read the Mishna, called Jesus. If you read the Mishna, called Jesus. If you read the Mishna, they call him They call him the they call him They call him the they call him They call him the deceiver. You say, "Well, that's deceiver. You say, "Well, that's deceiver. You say, "Well, that's terrible." Well, it's right here in the terrible." Well, it's right here in the terrible." Well, it's right here in the Bible, too. Sir, we remember what that Bible, too. Sir, we remember what that Bible, too. Sir, we remember what that deceiver said while he was still alive.

deceiver said while he was still alive. deceiver said while he was still alive. After 3 days, I will rise again. Command After 3 days, I will rise again. Command After 3 days, I will rise again. Command therefore that the tomb be made secure therefore that the tomb be made secure therefore that the tomb be made secure until the third day, lest perhaps his until the third day, lest perhaps his until the third day, lest perhaps his disciples come at night and steal him disciples come at night and steal him disciples come at night and steal him away and tell the people he is risen away and tell the people he is risen away and tell the people he is risen from the dead. And the last deception from the dead. And the last deception from the dead. And the last deception will be worse than the first. will be worse than the first. will be worse than the first. This is one of the most fascinating This is one of the most fascinating This is one of the most fascinating features here. And what's fascinating features here. And what's fascinating features here. And what's fascinating about this is they remembered that Jesus about this is they remembered that Jesus about this is they remembered that Jesus had said after 3 days I will rise again. had said after 3 days I will rise again. had said after 3 days I will rise again. his disciples failed to comprehend this his disciples failed to comprehend this his disciples failed to comprehend this and they're they're just preparing to and they're they're just preparing to and they're they're just preparing to make sure he has, you know, a good grave make sure he has, you know, a good grave make sure he has, you know, a good grave and everything and he's he's properly and everything and he's he's properly and everything and he's he's properly buried. The chief priests, they may not buried. The chief priests, they may not buried. The chief priests, they may not have believed that Jesus was going to have believed that Jesus was going to have believed that Jesus was going to rise again, but they were concerned rise again, but they were concerned rise again, but they were concerned because they were acting upon Jesus's because they were acting upon Jesus's because they were acting upon Jesus's prophecy. They were concerned that the prophecy. They were concerned that the prophecy. They were concerned that the disciples were were going to steal his disciples were were going to steal his disciples were were going to steal his body away. So, they remembered his body away. So, they remembered his body away. So, they remembered his resurrection uh prophecy clearly enough resurrection uh prophecy clearly enough resurrection uh prophecy clearly enough to take precautions against it. whereas to take precautions against it. whereas to take precautions against it. whereas his own disciples never even acted upon his own disciples never even acted upon his own disciples never even acted upon his own resurrection prophecy. It's his own resurrection prophecy. It's his own resurrection prophecy. It's really really amazing. And sometimes you really really amazing. And sometimes you really really amazing. And sometimes you will see this in unbelievers.

will see this in unbelievers. will see this in unbelievers. Unbelievers will will will key in on Unbelievers will will will key in on Unbelievers will will will key in on something that you're reading out of the something that you're reading out of the something that you're reading out of the Bible and they say, "Hey, what is that? Bible and they say, "Hey, what is that? Bible and they say, "Hey, what is that? What is that?" And and you're like, "I What is that?" And and you're like, "I What is that?" And and you're like, "I never even noticed this before." A lot never even noticed this before." A lot never even noticed this before." A lot of times they will be actually more of times they will be actually more of times they will be actually more perceptive to things uh uh uh than than perceptive to things uh uh uh than than perceptive to things uh uh uh than than believers are. And so you'll see this believers are. And so you'll see this believers are. And so you'll see this type of thing. We have more to do. So, type of thing. We have more to do. So, type of thing. We have more to do. So, we are just covering. We're still not we are just covering. We're still not we are just covering. We're still not done with with with Jesus being prepared done with with with Jesus being prepared done with with with Jesus being prepared uh uh with the with with the the the the uh uh with the with with the the the the uh uh with the with with the the the the tomb being over. So, but you see the tomb being over. So, but you see the tomb being over. So, but you see the this this contrast and uh uh and and of this this contrast and uh uh and and of this this contrast and uh uh and and of of the things that that had happened. of the things that that had happened. of the things that that had happened. And so, Pilate is going to go and he's And so, Pilate is going to go and he's And so, Pilate is going to go and he's going to make that grave secure. So, going to make that grave secure. So, going to make that grave secure. So, there's some seal that's put on that there's some seal that's put on that there's some seal that's put on that grave. He makes the grave secure. Um and grave. He makes the grave secure. Um and grave. He makes the grave secure. Um and and that stone was too big for the women and that stone was too big for the women and that stone was too big for the women to roll away cuz when they were on the to roll away cuz when they were on the to roll away cuz when they were on the way to the tomb on Sunday morning, way to the tomb on Sunday morning, way to the tomb on Sunday morning, they're like, "Who's going to roll away they're like, "Who's going to roll away they're like, "Who's going to roll away that stone for us?" They knew they that stone for us?" They knew they that stone for us?" They knew they couldn't do that themselves. And so, so couldn't do that themselves. And so, so couldn't do that themselves. And so, so you see that that all of this was put in you see that that all of this was put in you see that that all of this was put in place. Uh um everything was set up place. Uh um everything was set up place. Uh um everything was set up exactly as as was told. Jesus died exactly as as was told. Jesus died exactly as as was told. Jesus died publicly on the cross. The Roman publicly on the cross. The Roman publicly on the cross. The Roman soldiers determined that he was already soldiers determined that he was already soldiers determined that he was already dead. His legs, therefore, were not dead. His legs, therefore, were not dead. His legs, therefore, were not broken. A soldier pierces his side with broken. A soldier pierces his side with broken. A soldier pierces his side with a spear. Pilate is surprised that Jesus a spear. Pilate is surprised that Jesus a spear. Pilate is surprised that Jesus died so quickly. So he independently died so quickly. So he independently died so quickly. So he independently verifies it. The centurion confirms his verifies it. The centurion confirms his verifies it. The centurion confirms his death. Pilate releases the body to death. Pilate releases the body to death. Pilate releases the body to Joseph. Joseph and Nicodemus physically Joseph. Joseph and Nicodemus physically Joseph. Joseph and Nicodemus physically handle the body. These are two these are handle the body. These are two these are handle the body. These are two these are two like like like Supreme Court two like like like Supreme Court two like like like Supreme Court justices. You can trust their testimony.

justices. You can trust their testimony. justices. You can trust their testimony. These are like the most distinguished These are like the most distinguished These are like the most distinguished guys. The body's wrapped with a linen guys. The body's wrapped with a linen guys. The body's wrapped with a linen with linen and burial spices. Jesus is with linen and burial spices. Jesus is with linen and burial spices. Jesus is placed in Joseph's Joseph's new rock cut placed in Joseph's Joseph's new rock cut placed in Joseph's Joseph's new rock cut tomb. The women watch and even how he tomb. The women watch and even how he tomb. The women watch and even how he was laid. A great stone is rolled over was laid. A great stone is rolled over was laid. A great stone is rolled over the entrance. Jesus's enemies remember the entrance. Jesus's enemies remember the entrance. Jesus's enemies remember his his prophecy that he would rise from his his prophecy that he would rise from his his prophecy that he would rise from the dead. They asked Pilate to secure the dead. They asked Pilate to secure the dead. They asked Pilate to secure the tomb specifically because of that the tomb specifically because of that the tomb specifically because of that prophecy. The tomb is made secure by prophecy. The tomb is made secure by prophecy. The tomb is made secure by having Roman soldiers guard it. And the having Roman soldiers guard it. And the having Roman soldiers guard it. And the stone is sealed and the guards are stone is sealed and the guards are stone is sealed and the guards are stationed there. So there's where Jesus stationed there. So there's where Jesus stationed there. So there's where Jesus is specifically in the tomb and it's all is specifically in the tomb and it's all is specifically in the tomb and it's all done. And so we've got Jesus in the tomb done. And so we've got Jesus in the tomb done. And so we've got Jesus in the tomb now according to what we read in in now according to what we read in in now according to what we read in in Isaiah. And Isaiah. And Isaiah. And next time we'll pick up the other half next time we'll pick up the other half next time we'll pick up the other half of of uh looking at at Isaiah chapter 9 of of uh looking at at Isaiah chapter 9 of of uh looking at at Isaiah chapter 9 verse 9b. We'll look at at the verse 9b. We'll look at at the verse 9b. We'll look at at the fulfillment of that. Let's pray.

Lord, I thank you so much for your word Lord, I thank you so much for your word that everything is there. Thank you, that everything is there. Thank you, that everything is there. Thank you, Lord, for the for the precision of your Lord, for the for the precision of your Lord, for the for the precision of your word and how it tells us that that the word and how it tells us that that the word and how it tells us that that the most important thing that we are to take most important thing that we are to take most important thing that we are to take hold of is that Jesus died for our sins, hold of is that Jesus died for our sins, hold of is that Jesus died for our sins, that he was buried, and that he was that he was buried, and that he was that he was buried, and that he was raised from the dead according to the raised from the dead according to the raised from the dead according to the scriptures. And Lord, thank you that you scriptures. And Lord, thank you that you scriptures. And Lord, thank you that you have taken this the most important point have taken this the most important point have taken this the most important point that was delivered to us as of first that was delivered to us as of first that was delivered to us as of first importance and it has been so well importance and it has been so well importance and it has been so well documented in the scriptures. documented in the scriptures. documented in the scriptures. So well documented and even documented So well documented and even documented So well documented and even documented by taking the most distinguished men in by taking the most distinguished men in by taking the most distinguished men in all of Jerusalem and having them testify all of Jerusalem and having them testify all of Jerusalem and having them testify to these things and be a part of it. to these things and be a part of it. to these things and be a part of it. Lord, thank you that there were Lord, thank you that there were Lord, thank you that there were eyewitnesses there that were writing eyewitnesses there that were writing eyewitnesses there that were writing about this thing. Lord, thank you for about this thing. Lord, thank you for about this thing. Lord, thank you for the truth of what is before us. I pray the truth of what is before us. I pray the truth of what is before us. I pray Lord that you would take these young Lord that you would take these young Lord that you would take these young people and give them a burning desire to people and give them a burning desire to people and give them a burning desire to take hold of your word. And Father, if take hold of your word. And Father, if take hold of your word. And Father, if their hearts were touched today, that their hearts were touched today, that their hearts were touched today, that they have not been bold enough in they have not been bold enough in they have not been bold enough in speaking about this Lord who's given speaking about this Lord who's given speaking about this Lord who's given himself for them. Father, I pray that himself for them. Father, I pray that himself for them. Father, I pray that you increase their boldness, that they you increase their boldness, that they you increase their boldness, that they would not look back on their lives with would not look back on their lives with would not look back on their lives with great regret for not speaking up about great regret for not speaking up about great regret for not speaking up about the Lord.

the Lord. the Lord. Father, I pray give us boldness. Father, I pray give us boldness. Father, I pray give us boldness. And Lord, I pray today that I would see And Lord, I pray today that I would see And Lord, I pray today that I would see another life saved. Save a soul today. I another life saved. Save a soul today. I another life saved. Save a soul today. I pray in the name of Jesus. And Lord, I pray in the name of Jesus. And Lord, I pray in the name of Jesus. And Lord, I want to thank you also that the the want to thank you also that the the want to thank you also that the the computer did not crash throughout this computer did not crash throughout this computer did not crash throughout this whole time in the name of Jesus. Amen. whole time in the name of Jesus. Amen. whole time in the name of Jesus. Amen. Thank you for joining me today. If you Thank you for joining me today. If you Thank you for joining me today. If you could give us a like, share, or podcast could give us a like, share, or podcast could give us a like, share, or podcast [music] review, we would appreciate it. [music] review, we would appreciate it. [music] review, we would appreciate it. If you have any questions, you could If you have any questions, you could If you have any questions, you could send them to askjesusandscience.org send them to askjesusandscience.org send them to askjesusandscience.org and we'll try to answer some of those and we'll try to answer some of those and we'll try to answer some of those questions in [music] an upcoming video. questions in [music] an upcoming video. questions in [music] an upcoming video. And if you do not believe in the And if you do not believe in the And if you do not believe in the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ physical resurrection of Jesus Christ physical resurrection of Jesus Christ and you want to hear about why I and you want to hear about why I and you want to hear about why I believe, send [music] me an email to believe, send [music] me an email to believe, send [music] me an email to tour drsour.org tour drsour.org tour drsour.org or and we'll get together by Zoom and or and we'll get together by Zoom and or and we'll get together by Zoom and I'll share with you why I embrace the I'll share with you why I embrace the I'll share with you why I embrace the resurrection [music] of Jesus