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Secret bunker?Secret bunker?Secret bunker?Secret bunker?

Why men die before women…Why men die before women…Why men die before women…Why men die before women…

Fundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodFundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodFundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodFundamental Beliefs of the Church of God

Review – Sacrifice of Christ…Review – Sacrifice of Christ…Review – Sacrifice of Christ…Review – Sacrifice of Christ…

1.1. What is the Greek word translated “only What is the Greek word translated “only begotten” in John 3:16?begotten” in John 3:16?

1.1. What is the Greek word translated “only What is the Greek word translated “only begotten” in John 3:16?begotten” in John 3:16?

monogenesmonogenesmonogenesmonogenes

2.2. List the scriptures that tell us Christ’s List the scriptures that tell us Christ’s sacrifice was once for allsacrifice was once for all

2.2. List the scriptures that tell us Christ’s List the scriptures that tell us Christ’s sacrifice was once for allsacrifice was once for all

Romans 6:10; Hebrews 7:27; Hebrews Romans 6:10; Hebrews 7:27; Hebrews 10:10-1410:10-14Romans 6:10; Hebrews 7:27; Hebrews Romans 6:10; Hebrews 7:27; Hebrews 10:10-1410:10-14



3.3. Where is the scripture that tells us Christ Where is the scripture that tells us Christ was tempted in all things?was tempted in all things?

3.3. Where is the scripture that tells us Christ Where is the scripture that tells us Christ was tempted in all things?was tempted in all things?

Hebrews 4:15Hebrews 4:15Hebrews 4:15Hebrews 4:15

4.4. List the names/titles of Christ as found in List the names/titles of Christ as found in the New Testament.the New Testament.

4.4. List the names/titles of Christ as found in List the names/titles of Christ as found in the New Testament.the New Testament.

Word; Savior; High Priest; Lord; Teacher; Word; Savior; High Priest; Lord; Teacher; Son of Man; Son of God; GodSon of Man; Son of God; GodWord; Savior; High Priest; Lord; Teacher; Word; Savior; High Priest; Lord; Teacher; Son of Man; Son of God; GodSon of Man; Son of God; God



5. Explain Colossians 2:14.5. Explain Colossians 2:14.

The debt of sin was nailed to the cross and not the law of God.The debt of sin was nailed to the cross and not the law of God.

6. What does the word “propitiation” mean?6. What does the word “propitiation” mean?

Atonement, forgiveness, appeasingAtonement, forgiveness, appeasing

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Three Days and Three NightsThree Days and Three NightsThree Days and Three NightsThree Days and Three Nights

Instructor: Jim FranksInstructor: Jim FranksDate: August 2011Date: August 2011Instructor: Jim FranksInstructor: Jim FranksDate: August 2011Date: August 2011

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Agony of Crucifixion…Agony of Crucifixion…Agony of Crucifixion…Agony of Crucifixion…


Fundamental Belief – Three Fundamental Belief – Three Days and Three Nights…Days and Three Nights…Fundamental Belief – Three Fundamental Belief – Three Days and Three Nights…Days and Three Nights…

Jesus Christ was raised from the dead by the Father Jesus Christ was raised from the dead by the Father after His body lay for three days and three nights in after His body lay for three days and three nights in

the grave. The length of time that He was in the grave the grave. The length of time that He was in the grave was the only sign He gave to prove He was the was the only sign He gave to prove He was the

Messiah. The resurrection of Jesus Christ made Messiah. The resurrection of Jesus Christ made immortality possible for mortal human beings. After immortality possible for mortal human beings. After

His resurrection, Christ ascended into heaven, where His resurrection, Christ ascended into heaven, where He now sits at the right hand of God the Father as our He now sits at the right hand of God the Father as our

High Priest, elder Brother and Advocate with the High Priest, elder Brother and Advocate with the Father. Father.

Jesus Christ was raised from the dead by the Father Jesus Christ was raised from the dead by the Father after His body lay for three days and three nights in after His body lay for three days and three nights in

the grave. The length of time that He was in the grave the grave. The length of time that He was in the grave was the only sign He gave to prove He was the was the only sign He gave to prove He was the

Messiah. The resurrection of Jesus Christ made Messiah. The resurrection of Jesus Christ made immortality possible for mortal human beings. After immortality possible for mortal human beings. After

His resurrection, Christ ascended into heaven, where His resurrection, Christ ascended into heaven, where He now sits at the right hand of God the Father as our He now sits at the right hand of God the Father as our

High Priest, elder Brother and Advocate with the High Priest, elder Brother and Advocate with the Father. Father.

Key Verse in Understanding…Key Verse in Understanding…Key Verse in Understanding…Key Verse in Understanding…

Matthew 12:39-40…Matthew 12:39-40…Matthew 12:39-40…Matthew 12:39-40…

““But He answered and said to them, ‘An evil and But He answered and said to them, ‘An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. For as Johan was three days and three Jonah. For as Johan was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be Man be three days and three nights in the heart of three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.the earth.’”’”

““But He answered and said to them, ‘An evil and But He answered and said to them, ‘An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. For as Johan was three days and three Jonah. For as Johan was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be Man be three days and three nights in the heart of three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.the earth.’”’”


Crucifixion and Crucifixion and Burial of Jesus Burial of Jesus Christ Outside Christ Outside City of City of Jerusalem…Jerusalem…

Crucifixion and Crucifixion and Burial of Jesus Burial of Jesus Christ Outside Christ Outside City of City of Jerusalem…Jerusalem…



““And when they And when they had come to a had come to a place called place called Golgotha, that is Golgotha, that is to say, Place of a to say, Place of a Skull… Then Skull… Then they crucified they crucified Him…”Him…”

““And when they And when they had come to a had come to a place called place called Golgotha, that is Golgotha, that is to say, Place of a to say, Place of a Skull… Then Skull… Then they crucified they crucified Him…”Him…”



Golgotha, just Golgotha, just outside Jerusalem. outside Jerusalem. The term means The term means place of the skull. place of the skull. This is the traditional This is the traditional site of Christ’s site of Christ’s crucifixion.crucifixion.

Golgotha, just Golgotha, just outside Jerusalem. outside Jerusalem. The term means The term means place of the skull. place of the skull. This is the traditional This is the traditional site of Christ’s site of Christ’s crucifixion.crucifixion.



““And when Joseph And when Joseph had taken the body, he had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and laid it linen cloth, and laid it in his new tomb which in his new tomb which he had hewn out of the he had hewn out of the rock; and he rolled a rock; and he rolled a large stone against the large stone against the door of the tomb, and door of the tomb, and departed.”departed.”

““And when Joseph And when Joseph had taken the body, he had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and laid it linen cloth, and laid it in his new tomb which in his new tomb which he had hewn out of the he had hewn out of the rock; and he rolled a rock; and he rolled a large stone against the large stone against the door of the tomb, and door of the tomb, and departed.”departed.”


Church literature Church literature left little doubt as left little doubt as to the proper to the proper teaching regarding teaching regarding the death and the death and resurrection of resurrection of Christ.Christ.

Church literature Church literature left little doubt as left little doubt as to the proper to the proper teaching regarding teaching regarding the death and the death and resurrection of resurrection of Christ.Christ.


Answer to this Answer to this problem must be problem must be found in scripture.found in scripture.(2 Timothy 3:16)(2 Timothy 3:16)

Answer to this Answer to this problem must be problem must be found in scripture.found in scripture.(2 Timothy 3:16)(2 Timothy 3:16)

What do the scriptures tell us about the What do the scriptures tell us about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ?death and resurrection of Jesus Christ?What do the scriptures tell us about the What do the scriptures tell us about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ?death and resurrection of Jesus Christ?


Everyone claims that Everyone claims that his belief comes from his belief comes from the Bible. Does the the Bible. Does the Bible really say that Bible really say that Christ was crucified Christ was crucified on Friday and on Friday and resurrected on resurrected on Sunday morning?Sunday morning?

Everyone claims that Everyone claims that his belief comes from his belief comes from the Bible. Does the the Bible. Does the Bible really say that Bible really say that Christ was crucified Christ was crucified on Friday and on Friday and resurrected on resurrected on Sunday morning?Sunday morning?


Let’s do the math. Is it Let’s do the math. Is it possible to get three possible to get three days and three nights days and three nights from Friday to Sunday?from Friday to Sunday?

Let’s do the math. Is it Let’s do the math. Is it possible to get three possible to get three days and three nights days and three nights from Friday to Sunday?from Friday to Sunday?

Friday at six PM… BurialFriday at six PM… BurialFriday at six PM… BurialFriday at six PM… Burial

Saturday at six PM… 1 day and 1 nightSaturday at six PM… 1 day and 1 nightSaturday at six PM… 1 day and 1 nightSaturday at six PM… 1 day and 1 night

Sunday morning at six AM… 1 nightSunday morning at six AM… 1 nightSunday morning at six AM… 1 nightSunday morning at six AM… 1 night

Total = 1 day and 2 nights (36 hours)Total = 1 day and 2 nights (36 hours)Total = 1 day and 2 nights (36 hours)Total = 1 day and 2 nights (36 hours)


It is impossible to arrive at It is impossible to arrive at three days and three nights three days and three nights

from Friday sunset to from Friday sunset to Sunday sunrise. One must Sunday sunrise. One must find some way to deny the find some way to deny the Scripture or explain away Scripture or explain away the time element as not the time element as not

being important. Yet Christ being important. Yet Christ said it was the “only” sign.said it was the “only” sign.

It is impossible to arrive at It is impossible to arrive at three days and three nights three days and three nights

from Friday sunset to from Friday sunset to Sunday sunrise. One must Sunday sunrise. One must find some way to deny the find some way to deny the Scripture or explain away Scripture or explain away the time element as not the time element as not

being important. Yet Christ being important. Yet Christ said it was the “only” sign.said it was the “only” sign.


1.1. Did Christ mean three days and three nights or Did Christ mean three days and three nights or did He mean parts of three days and nights?did He mean parts of three days and nights?

1.1. Did Christ mean three days and three nights or Did Christ mean three days and three nights or did He mean parts of three days and nights?did He mean parts of three days and nights?

2.2. Matthew 12:38-40. Is this text legitimate?Matthew 12:38-40. Is this text legitimate?2.2. Matthew 12:38-40. Is this text legitimate?Matthew 12:38-40. Is this text legitimate?

3.3. Are there other ways to read what is written?Are there other ways to read what is written?3.3. Are there other ways to read what is written?Are there other ways to read what is written?

4.4. Was Christ possibly crucified on a day other Was Christ possibly crucified on a day other than Friday?than Friday?

4.4. Was Christ possibly crucified on a day other Was Christ possibly crucified on a day other than Friday?than Friday?

What constitutes a day?What constitutes a day?What constitutes a day?What constitutes a day?


Genesis 1:5Genesis 1:5 “… So the “… So the evening and the morning evening and the morning were the first day.”were the first day.”

Genesis 1:5Genesis 1:5 “… So the “… So the evening and the morning evening and the morning were the first day.”were the first day.”

On a round earth a day consists of a On a round earth a day consists of a period of night and a period of day– 12 period of night and a period of day– 12 hours of each. hours of each. John 11:9John 11:9 “… Are “… Are there not 12 hours in the day?”there not 12 hours in the day?”

On a round earth a day consists of a On a round earth a day consists of a period of night and a period of day– 12 period of night and a period of day– 12 hours of each. hours of each. John 11:9John 11:9 “… Are “… Are there not 12 hours in the day?”there not 12 hours in the day?”


Matthew 12:38-40Matthew 12:38-40

““Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered, Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered, saying, Teacher, we want to see a sign from You. But He saying, Teacher, we want to see a sign from You. But He answered and said to them, An evil and adulterous answered and said to them, An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. For as Jonah to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.”nights in the heart of the earth.”

““Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered, Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered, saying, Teacher, we want to see a sign from You. But He saying, Teacher, we want to see a sign from You. But He answered and said to them, An evil and adulterous answered and said to them, An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. For as Jonah to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.”nights in the heart of the earth.”

Jonah 1:17Jonah 1:17


““Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days three days and three nights.and three nights.””

““Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days three days and three nights.and three nights.””

““The Three Days and Three Nights”The Three Days and Three Nights”


Crucifixion – Wednesday, Passover Crucifixion – Wednesday, Passover Day in 31 A.D.Day in 31 A.D.Crucifixion – Wednesday, Passover Crucifixion – Wednesday, Passover Day in 31 A.D.Day in 31 A.D.

9:00 AM. 9:00 AM. Christ is crucified (Mark 15:25)Christ is crucified (Mark 15:25)9:00 AM. 9:00 AM. Christ is crucified (Mark 15:25)Christ is crucified (Mark 15:25)

12 Noon to 3:00 PM. 12 Noon to 3:00 PM. Three hours of Three hours of darkness (Mark 15:33).darkness (Mark 15:33).12 Noon to 3:00 PM. 12 Noon to 3:00 PM. Three hours of Three hours of darkness (Mark 15:33).darkness (Mark 15:33).

3:00 PM. 3:00 PM. Christ dies (Mark 15:34).Christ dies (Mark 15:34).3:00 PM. 3:00 PM. Christ dies (Mark 15:34).Christ dies (Mark 15:34).

6:00 PM (or just before sunset). 6:00 PM (or just before sunset). Christ is buried Christ is buried (Luke 23:53-54).(Luke 23:53-54).6:00 PM (or just before sunset). 6:00 PM (or just before sunset). Christ is buried Christ is buried (Luke 23:53-54).(Luke 23:53-54).


Wednesday night (beginning of Wednesday night (beginning of U.B.)U.B.)Wednesday night (beginning of Wednesday night (beginning of U.B.)U.B.)


6:00 PM. Some Jews eat the Passover meal 6:00 PM. Some Jews eat the Passover meal (John 19:14).(John 19:14).

6:00 PM. Some Jews eat the Passover meal 6:00 PM. Some Jews eat the Passover meal (John 19:14).(John 19:14).

Beginning of UB, Nisan 15Beginning of UB, Nisan 15Beginning of UB, Nisan 15Beginning of UB, Nisan 15

First night in the tomb for Jesus Christ.First night in the tomb for Jesus Christ.First night in the tomb for Jesus Christ.First night in the tomb for Jesus Christ.

Twelve hours in the night.Twelve hours in the night.Twelve hours in the night.Twelve hours in the night.

Total: 12 hours (one night)Total: 12 hours (one night)Total: 12 hours (one night)Total: 12 hours (one night)


Thursday, Nisan 15, 31 A.D.Thursday, Nisan 15, 31 A.D.Thursday, Nisan 15, 31 A.D.Thursday, Nisan 15, 31 A.D.


First day of Unleavened Bread, a High Day First day of Unleavened Bread, a High Day (John 19:31).(John 19:31).First day of Unleavened Bread, a High Day First day of Unleavened Bread, a High Day (John 19:31).(John 19:31).

Guard is placed at the tomb (Matthew 27:64).Guard is placed at the tomb (Matthew 27:64).Guard is placed at the tomb (Matthew 27:64).Guard is placed at the tomb (Matthew 27:64).

Christ’s Christ’s first day first day in the tomb.in the tomb.Christ’s Christ’s first day first day in the tomb.in the tomb.

12 hours in the day.12 hours in the day.12 hours in the day.12 hours in the day.

Total – 24 hours, one day and one night.Total – 24 hours, one day and one night.Total – 24 hours, one day and one night.Total – 24 hours, one day and one night.


Thursday night, Nisan 16, 31 A.D.Thursday night, Nisan 16, 31 A.D.Thursday night, Nisan 16, 31 A.D.Thursday night, Nisan 16, 31 A.D.


Second Day of Unleavened Bread begins…Second Day of Unleavened Bread begins…Second Day of Unleavened Bread begins…Second Day of Unleavened Bread begins…

Christ spends His second night in the tomb…Christ spends His second night in the tomb…Christ spends His second night in the tomb…Christ spends His second night in the tomb…

12 hours in the night…12 hours in the night…12 hours in the night…12 hours in the night…

Total – 36 hours, one day and two nightsTotal – 36 hours, one day and two nightsTotal – 36 hours, one day and two nightsTotal – 36 hours, one day and two nights


Friday, Nisan 16, 31 A.D.Friday, Nisan 16, 31 A.D.Friday, Nisan 16, 31 A.D.Friday, Nisan 16, 31 A.D.


Second Day of Unleavened Bread. The women Second Day of Unleavened Bread. The women prepare spices (Luke 23:56)…prepare spices (Luke 23:56)…Second Day of Unleavened Bread. The women Second Day of Unleavened Bread. The women prepare spices (Luke 23:56)…prepare spices (Luke 23:56)…

12 hours in the day…12 hours in the day…12 hours in the day…12 hours in the day…

Christ spends His second day in the tomb…Christ spends His second day in the tomb…Christ spends His second day in the tomb…Christ spends His second day in the tomb…

Total – 48 hours, 2 days and 2 nightsTotal – 48 hours, 2 days and 2 nightsTotal – 48 hours, 2 days and 2 nightsTotal – 48 hours, 2 days and 2 nights


Friday night, Nisan 17, 31 A.D.Friday night, Nisan 17, 31 A.D.Friday night, Nisan 17, 31 A.D.Friday night, Nisan 17, 31 A.D.


Third Day of Unleavened Bread begins…Third Day of Unleavened Bread begins…

The women rest according to the commandment. The women rest according to the commandment. The Sabbath has begun (Luke 23:56)…The Sabbath has begun (Luke 23:56)…The women rest according to the commandment. The women rest according to the commandment. The Sabbath has begun (Luke 23:56)…The Sabbath has begun (Luke 23:56)…

12 hours in the night…12 hours in the night…12 hours in the night…12 hours in the night…

Christ spends His third night in the tomb…Christ spends His third night in the tomb…Christ spends His third night in the tomb…Christ spends His third night in the tomb…

Total – 60 hours, 2 days and 3 nightsTotal – 60 hours, 2 days and 3 nightsTotal – 60 hours, 2 days and 3 nightsTotal – 60 hours, 2 days and 3 nights


Sabbath, Nisan 17, 31 A.D.Sabbath, Nisan 17, 31 A.D.Sabbath, Nisan 17, 31 A.D.Sabbath, Nisan 17, 31 A.D.


Third Day of Unleavened Bread…Third Day of Unleavened Bread…Third Day of Unleavened Bread…Third Day of Unleavened Bread…

The women rest according to the commandment The women rest according to the commandment on the Sabbath (Luke 23:56)…on the Sabbath (Luke 23:56)…The women rest according to the commandment The women rest according to the commandment on the Sabbath (Luke 23:56)…on the Sabbath (Luke 23:56)…

12 hours in the day…12 hours in the day…12 hours in the day…12 hours in the day…

Christ spends His third day in the tomb. He is Christ spends His third day in the tomb. He is resurrected about 6:00 PM at the end of the third resurrected about 6:00 PM at the end of the third day.day.

Christ spends His third day in the tomb. He is Christ spends His third day in the tomb. He is resurrected about 6:00 PM at the end of the third resurrected about 6:00 PM at the end of the third day.day.

Total – 72 hours, three days and three nightsTotal – 72 hours, three days and three nightsTotal – 72 hours, three days and three nightsTotal – 72 hours, three days and three nights

Terms to consider…Terms to consider…Terms to consider…Terms to consider…Fundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodFundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodFundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodFundamental Beliefs of the Church of God

““Sign of JonahSign of Jonah” = 3 days and 3 nights” = 3 days and 3 nights““Sign of JonahSign of Jonah” = 3 days and 3 nights” = 3 days and 3 nights

““After three daysAfter three days” = Matthew 27:63; Mark ” = Matthew 27:63; Mark 8:31; Mark 9:31 (NAS, RSV, NIV, AMP); Mark 8:31; Mark 9:31 (NAS, RSV, NIV, AMP); Mark 10:34 (NAS, RSV, NIV, AMP)10:34 (NAS, RSV, NIV, AMP)

““After three daysAfter three days” = Matthew 27:63; Mark ” = Matthew 27:63; Mark 8:31; Mark 9:31 (NAS, RSV, NIV, AMP); Mark 8:31; Mark 9:31 (NAS, RSV, NIV, AMP); Mark 10:34 (NAS, RSV, NIV, AMP)10:34 (NAS, RSV, NIV, AMP)

““The third dayThe third day” = Matthew 16:21; Matthew ” = Matthew 16:21; Matthew 17:23; Matthew 20:19; Luke 9:22; Luke 18:33; 17:23; Matthew 20:19; Luke 9:22; Luke 18:33; Luke 24:7; Luke 24:46Luke 24:7; Luke 24:46

““The third dayThe third day” = Matthew 16:21; Matthew ” = Matthew 16:21; Matthew 17:23; Matthew 20:19; Luke 9:22; Luke 18:33; 17:23; Matthew 20:19; Luke 9:22; Luke 18:33; Luke 24:7; Luke 24:46Luke 24:7; Luke 24:46

““In three daysIn three days” = Matthew 26:61; Matthew 27:40; ” = Matthew 26:61; Matthew 27:40; Mark 15:29; John 2:19Mark 15:29; John 2:19““In three daysIn three days” = Matthew 26:61; Matthew 27:40; ” = Matthew 26:61; Matthew 27:40; Mark 15:29; John 2:19Mark 15:29; John 2:19

Terms to consider…Terms to consider…Terms to consider…Terms to consider…

In Mark 9:31 and Mark 10:34 many translations use the In Mark 9:31 and Mark 10:34 many translations use the word word “after” “after” three days. Examples are ASV; BBE; RSV.three days. Examples are ASV; BBE; RSV.In Mark 9:31 and Mark 10:34 many translations use the In Mark 9:31 and Mark 10:34 many translations use the word word “after” “after” three days. Examples are ASV; BBE; RSV.three days. Examples are ASV; BBE; RSV.


““Within three days” Within three days” = Mark 14:58= Mark 14:58““Within three days” Within three days” = Mark 14:58= Mark 14:58

““Three days and three nights” Three days and three nights” = Matthew 12:40= Matthew 12:40““Three days and three nights” Three days and three nights” = Matthew 12:40= Matthew 12:40

Only one time fits all the Only one time fits all the descriptors given in the Bible…descriptors given in the Bible…Only one time fits all the Only one time fits all the descriptors given in the Bible…descriptors given in the Bible…

6:00 P.M. on 6:00 P.M. on Sabbath Sabbath afternoonafternoon

6:00 P.M. on 6:00 P.M. on Sabbath Sabbath afternoonafternoon


1.1. Sign of JonahSign of Jonah1.1. Sign of JonahSign of Jonah

2.2. After three daysAfter three days2.2. After three daysAfter three days

3.3. The third dayThe third day3.3. The third dayThe third day

4.4. In three daysIn three days4.4. In three daysIn three days

5.5. Within three daysWithin three days5.5. Within three daysWithin three days

6.6. Three days and three nightsThree days and three nights6.6. Three days and three nightsThree days and three nights


Greek Greek sabbatonsabbaton, plural or singular , plural or singular depending on the context.depending on the context.Greek Greek sabbatonsabbaton, plural or singular , plural or singular depending on the context.depending on the context.


““Now after the Now after the SabbathSabbath, as the first day of the week , as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there was was a great earthquakea great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord ; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it.”the stone from the door, and sat on it.”

““Now after the Now after the SabbathSabbath, as the first day of the week , as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there was was a great earthquakea great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord ; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it.”the stone from the door, and sat on it.”There was a great earthquakeThere was a great earthquake - Rather there - Rather there

“had been.” It does not mean that this was “had been.” It does not mean that this was while they were there, or while they were going, while they were there, or while they were going, but that there “had been” so violent a but that there “had been” so violent a commotion as to remove the stone (Barnes). commotion as to remove the stone (Barnes).

There was a great earthquakeThere was a great earthquake - Rather there - Rather there “had been.” It does not mean that this was “had been.” It does not mean that this was while they were there, or while they were going, while they were there, or while they were going, but that there “had been” so violent a but that there “had been” so violent a commotion as to remove the stone (Barnes). commotion as to remove the stone (Barnes).

Matthew 28:1… SabbatonMatthew 28:1… SabbatonMatthew 28:1… SabbatonMatthew 28:1… Sabbaton


Matthew 12:10Matthew 12:10 (KJV) “And, (KJV) “And, behold, there was a man behold, there was a man which had his hand which had his hand withered. And they asked withered. And they asked him, saying, ‘Is it lawful to him, saying, ‘Is it lawful to heal on the heal on the sabbath days sabbath days (sabbaton)?’ (sabbaton)?’ that they that they might accuse him.”might accuse him.”

Matthew 12:10Matthew 12:10 (KJV) “And, (KJV) “And, behold, there was a man behold, there was a man which had his hand which had his hand withered. And they asked withered. And they asked him, saying, ‘Is it lawful to him, saying, ‘Is it lawful to heal on the heal on the sabbath days sabbath days (sabbaton)?’ (sabbaton)?’ that they that they might accuse him.”might accuse him.”

Questions…Questions…Questions…Questions…


Does Matthew 12:40 contain a Hebrew “idiom” Does Matthew 12:40 contain a Hebrew “idiom” which means parts of three days and parts of three which means parts of three days and parts of three nights?nights?

Does Matthew 12:40 contain a Hebrew “idiom” Does Matthew 12:40 contain a Hebrew “idiom” which means parts of three days and parts of three which means parts of three days and parts of three nights?nights?

Quote from Bullinger: Quote from Bullinger: “When the number of nights “When the number of nights is stated as well as the number of days, then the is stated as well as the number of days, then the expression ceases to be an idiom, and becomes a expression ceases to be an idiom, and becomes a literal statement of fact” literal statement of fact” (Appendix 144, page 170 (Appendix 144, page 170 of Bullinger’s Companion Bible).of Bullinger’s Companion Bible).

Quote from Bullinger: Quote from Bullinger: “When the number of nights “When the number of nights is stated as well as the number of days, then the is stated as well as the number of days, then the expression ceases to be an idiom, and becomes a expression ceases to be an idiom, and becomes a literal statement of fact” literal statement of fact” (Appendix 144, page 170 (Appendix 144, page 170 of Bullinger’s Companion Bible).of Bullinger’s Companion Bible).



1.1. Did Christ mean three days and three nights Did Christ mean three days and three nights or did He mean parts of three days and three or did He mean parts of three days and three nights?nights?

1.1. Did Christ mean three days and three nights Did Christ mean three days and three nights or did He mean parts of three days and three or did He mean parts of three days and three nights?nights?

2.2. Matthew 12:38-40. Is this text legitimate?Matthew 12:38-40. Is this text legitimate?2.2. Matthew 12:38-40. Is this text legitimate?Matthew 12:38-40. Is this text legitimate?

3.3. Are there other ways to read what is written?Are there other ways to read what is written?3.3. Are there other ways to read what is written?Are there other ways to read what is written?

4.4. Was Christ crucified on a day other than Was Christ crucified on a day other than Friday?Friday?

4.4. Was Christ crucified on a day other than Was Christ crucified on a day other than Friday?Friday?


From Greek From Greek ago ago (αγω): to lead; to take (αγω): to lead; to take one; to lead by accompanying; to lead, one; to lead by accompanying; to lead, guide, direct; to pass a day; to keep or guide, direct; to pass a day; to keep or celebrate a feast (Thayers). Or to “pass” celebrate a feast (Thayers). Or to “pass” in reference to time (Strongs).in reference to time (Strongs).

From Greek From Greek ago ago (αγω): to lead; to take (αγω): to lead; to take one; to lead by accompanying; to lead, one; to lead by accompanying; to lead, guide, direct; to pass a day; to keep or guide, direct; to pass a day; to keep or celebrate a feast (Thayers). Or to “pass” celebrate a feast (Thayers). Or to “pass” in reference to time (Strongs).in reference to time (Strongs).

Other places where Other places where agoago is used: Luke 4:1 (led into the is used: Luke 4:1 (led into the wilderness); Romans 8:14 (led by the Holy Spirit); Romans 2:4 wilderness); Romans 8:14 (led by the Holy Spirit); Romans 2:4 (leads you to repentance).(leads you to repentance).

Other places where Other places where agoago is used: Luke 4:1 (led into the is used: Luke 4:1 (led into the wilderness); Romans 8:14 (led by the Holy Spirit); Romans 2:4 wilderness); Romans 8:14 (led by the Holy Spirit); Romans 2:4 (leads you to repentance).(leads you to repentance).


Luke 24:21 Luke 24:21 “But we were hoping that it was He “But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, today is all this, today is the third day the third day since these things since these things happened.”happened.”

Luke 24:21 Luke 24:21 “But we were hoping that it was He “But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, today is all this, today is the third day the third day since these things since these things happened.”happened.”

Luke 24:21…Luke 24:21…Luke 24:21…Luke 24:21…


““But we were hoping that He would be the But we were hoping that He would be the Savior of Israel. In addition to all this He has Savior of Israel. In addition to all this He has now let three days go by from the time when now let three days go by from the time when these things took place” (BBE).these things took place” (BBE).

““But we were hoping that He would be the But we were hoping that He would be the Savior of Israel. In addition to all this He has Savior of Israel. In addition to all this He has now let three days go by from the time when now let three days go by from the time when these things took place” (BBE).these things took place” (BBE).

Evidence for a Wednesday Crucifixion…Evidence for a Wednesday Crucifixion…Evidence for a Wednesday Crucifixion…Evidence for a Wednesday Crucifixion…


• 29 AD Passover = Saturday29 AD Passover = Saturday• 29 AD Passover = Saturday29 AD Passover = Saturday

Calculated Calendar from 26-33 ADCalculated Calendar from 26-33 ADCalculated Calendar from 26-33 ADCalculated Calendar from 26-33 AD

• 27 AD Passover = Wednesday27 AD Passover = Wednesday• 27 AD Passover = Wednesday27 AD Passover = Wednesday

• 28 AD Passover = Monday28 AD Passover = Monday• 28 AD Passover = Monday28 AD Passover = Monday

• 26 AD Passover = Friday26 AD Passover = Friday• 26 AD Passover = Friday26 AD Passover = Friday

• 30 AD Passover = Wednesday30 AD Passover = Wednesday• 30 AD Passover = Wednesday30 AD Passover = Wednesday

• 31 AD Passover = Wednesday *31 AD Passover = Wednesday *• 31 AD Passover = Wednesday *31 AD Passover = Wednesday *

• 32 AD Passover = Monday32 AD Passover = Monday• 32 AD Passover = Monday32 AD Passover = Monday

• 33 AD Passover = Friday33 AD Passover = Friday• 33 AD Passover = Friday33 AD Passover = Friday

* Controversy over cycle change in 142(?)* Controversy over cycle change in 142(?)* Controversy over cycle change in 142(?)* Controversy over cycle change in 142(?)

Evidence for a Wednesday Crucifixion…Evidence for a Wednesday Crucifixion…Evidence for a Wednesday Crucifixion…Evidence for a Wednesday Crucifixion…


Calculated Calendar from 26-33 ADCalculated Calendar from 26-33 ADCalculated Calendar from 26-33 ADCalculated Calendar from 26-33 AD

Only three dates to consider:Only three dates to consider:Only three dates to consider:Only three dates to consider:

1.1. 30 AD30 AD1.1. 30 AD30 AD

2.2. 31 AD31 AD2.2. 31 AD31 AD

3.3. 33 AD33 AD3.3. 33 AD33 AD

70 weeks prophecy from Daniel produces 27 AD for 70 weeks prophecy from Daniel produces 27 AD for Christ to begin His ministry. Since there are four Christ to begin His ministry. Since there are four Passovers in His ministry, only 31 AD meets all criteria.Passovers in His ministry, only 31 AD meets all criteria.

70 weeks prophecy from Daniel produces 27 AD for 70 weeks prophecy from Daniel produces 27 AD for Christ to begin His ministry. Since there are four Christ to begin His ministry. Since there are four Passovers in His ministry, only 31 AD meets all criteria.Passovers in His ministry, only 31 AD meets all criteria.

Evidence for 31 AD (Daniel Evidence for 31 AD (Daniel 9:25-27)…9:25-27)…Evidence for 31 AD (Daniel Evidence for 31 AD (Daniel 9:25-27)…9:25-27)…


• Decree of Artaxerxes to rebuild Jerusalem is Decree of Artaxerxes to rebuild Jerusalem is dated 457 BC.dated 457 BC.

• Decree of Artaxerxes to rebuild Jerusalem is Decree of Artaxerxes to rebuild Jerusalem is dated 457 BC.dated 457 BC.

• 69 weeks of the 70 weeks are to expire prior 69 weeks of the 70 weeks are to expire prior to the appearance of the Messiah.to the appearance of the Messiah.

• 69 weeks of the 70 weeks are to expire prior 69 weeks of the 70 weeks are to expire prior to the appearance of the Messiah.to the appearance of the Messiah.

• 69 weeks = 483 years (7 x 69)69 weeks = 483 years (7 x 69)• 69 weeks = 483 years (7 x 69)69 weeks = 483 years (7 x 69)

• 457 BC plus 483 years = 26 + 1 (for zero) or 457 BC plus 483 years = 26 + 1 (for zero) or 27 AD for the appearance of the Messiah.27 AD for the appearance of the Messiah.

• 457 BC plus 483 years = 26 + 1 (for zero) or 457 BC plus 483 years = 26 + 1 (for zero) or 27 AD for the appearance of the Messiah.27 AD for the appearance of the Messiah.


Let’s do the math…Let’s do the math…Let’s do the math…Let’s do the math…

69 weeks (69 x 7) = 483 yrs69 weeks (69 x 7) = 483 yrs

Decree of Artaxerxes - 457 BCDecree of Artaxerxes - 457 BC

69 weeks (69 x 7) = 483 yrs69 weeks (69 x 7) = 483 yrs

Decree of Artaxerxes - 457 BCDecree of Artaxerxes - 457 BC

26 AD26 AD

(no year zero) + 1(no year zero) + 1

26 AD26 AD

(no year zero) + 1(no year zero) + 1

27 AD27 AD27 AD27 AD

Christ is baptized and begins His ministry at the age Christ is baptized and begins His ministry at the age of 30. This was the fall of 27 AD. After 3 ½ years of of 30. This was the fall of 27 AD. After 3 ½ years of ministry He was crucified on Passover in 31 AD.ministry He was crucified on Passover in 31 AD.

Christ is baptized and begins His ministry at the age Christ is baptized and begins His ministry at the age of 30. This was the fall of 27 AD. After 3 ½ years of of 30. This was the fall of 27 AD. After 3 ½ years of ministry He was crucified on Passover in 31 AD.ministry He was crucified on Passover in 31 AD.

Evidence for 31 AD…Evidence for 31 AD…Evidence for 31 AD…Evidence for 31 AD…


• Christ appears and is baptized in the fall Christ appears and is baptized in the fall of 27 AD at the age of 30 (Luke 3:23).of 27 AD at the age of 30 (Luke 3:23).

• Christ appears and is baptized in the fall Christ appears and is baptized in the fall of 27 AD at the age of 30 (Luke 3:23).of 27 AD at the age of 30 (Luke 3:23).

• Four Passovers are recorded in His Four Passovers are recorded in His ministry – 28; 29; 30; and 31 AD. ministry – 28; 29; 30; and 31 AD. Scriptures: John 2:13; John 5:1; John 6:4; Scriptures: John 2:13; John 5:1; John 6:4; and John 13.and John 13.

• Four Passovers are recorded in His Four Passovers are recorded in His ministry – 28; 29; 30; and 31 AD. ministry – 28; 29; 30; and 31 AD. Scriptures: John 2:13; John 5:1; John 6:4; Scriptures: John 2:13; John 5:1; John 6:4; and John 13.and John 13.

• Final Passover would be 31 AD.• Final Passover would be 31 AD.

WednesdayWednesday

PassoverPassoverThursdayThursday

11stst Day UB Day UB

FridayFriday

22ndnd Day UB Day UB

SabbathSabbath

ResurrectionResurrection

Christ is Christ is crucified about crucified about 9:00 AM; dies 9:00 AM; dies about 3:00 PMabout 3:00 PM

Christ is put in Christ is put in the tomb about the tomb about

6:00 PM6:00 PM

Holy Day, Sabbath, Holy Day, Sabbath, 11stst Day of UB Day of UB

Women prepare Women prepare spices. Weekly spices. Weekly

Sabbath is Sabbath is approachingapproaching..

Christ is Christ is resurrected exactly resurrected exactly 3 days and 3 nights 3 days and 3 nights

later, about 6:00 later, about 6:00 P.M. at the end of P.M. at the end of

the Sabbaththe Sabbath

The Three Days and Three Nights…The Three Days and Three Nights…The Three Days and Three Nights…The Three Days and Three Nights…


Wednesday Wednesday NightNight

Wednesday Wednesday NightNight

ThursdayThursdayThursdayThursday Thursday Thursday NightNight

Thursday Thursday NightNight

FridayFridayFridayFriday Friday NightFriday NightFriday NightFriday Night SaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturday

11stst day, 1 day, 1stst night night11stst day, 1 day, 1stst night night 22ndnd day, 2 day, 2ndnd night night22ndnd day, 2 day, 2ndnd night night 33rdrd day, 3 day, 3rdrd night night33rdrd day, 3 day, 3rdrd night night

11stst Day of UB Day of UB11stst Day of UB Day of UB Weekly SabbathWeekly SabbathWeekly SabbathWeekly Sabbath

Three Days and Three Nights from Three Days and Three Nights from Wednesday Night to Saturday afternoonWednesday Night to Saturday afternoonThree Days and Three Nights from Three Days and Three Nights from Wednesday Night to Saturday afternoonWednesday Night to Saturday afternoon


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