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Lesson 13 · March 31, 1900

The Burial and Resurrection

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Jerusalem, A. D. 31.

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  1. 1.What was the Mosaic law regarding crucified bodies hanging on the cross overnight? See note 1. Side texts: ; .
  2. 2.Because of this law, what request did the Jews make to Pilate concerning those who had been crucified? . Side texts: .
  3. 3.In carrying out their wish, what difference did they make between Jesus and the two thieves? . See note 2.
  4. 4.In doing this, what scripture was fulfilled? . Side texts: ; .
  5. 5.But what was done to make sure of the death of Christ? Verse 34.
  6. 6.Who then came to Pilate in behalf of the body of Jesus? What was his plea? Verse 38. See note 3. Side texts: ; .
  7. 7.What did Pilate require to know before granting the request of Joseph? .
  8. 8.Who then joined Joseph in preparing Jesus for the grave? What did he contribute? . Side texts: .
  9. 9.Where did they gently lay Jesus after thus preparing Him? . Side texts: .
  10. 10.Who watched the mournful process of putting Jesus in the tomb? . Side texts: .
  11. 11.After witnessing the burial of their Lord, what did these women do? .
  12. 12.In the meantime what were the enemies of Jesus doing? .
  13. 13.How did Pilate arrange the matter with them? . Side texts: .
  14. 14.When the Sabbath was over, what did the loyal women undertake to do? . Side texts: .
  15. 15.Having mused by the way as to how they would get the entrance to the sepulcher cleared, what did they find on arrival at the place of burial? . Side texts: .
  16. 16.Who had done this work? .
  17. 17.As the women entered the tomb, who did they see? . Side texts: .
  18. 18.What information did the women receive from these heavenly visitants? . Side texts: ; .

Reading

Notes

chapter 80; "Spirit of Prophecy," vol. 3, chapter 11.

1. Crucifixion was not contemplated under the provisions of the Mosaic law, yet men were sometimes hanged on a tree after death, that by being thus exposed they might be a warning to all beholders, but they were by no means to be left hanging after sunset, lest the land be defiled. Were three corpses to remain on the cross over Sabbath in plain sight of the temple and holy city, great commotion would follow, because of the strict religious scruples of the people, and might result in disaster.

2. It is said that the custom of breaking the legs of crucified culprits just before sunset, in order to comply with the Jewish law, was so that they could not get away after being taken from the cross, inasmuch as they were rarely if ever found to be so soon dead. .

3. Joseph was a "counselor," which probably means that he was a member of the great council of the Sanhedrin. . Probably no one but a member of that court would have dared ask such a favor of the procurator, who alone could give permission for the removal of the body. Joseph had secretly believed in Christ for some time, having but one friend to whom he had divulged his feelings, namely, Nicodemus. Together they had decided to brave indignation, and give the Saviour a decent burial.

Bible texts in this lesson

Matthew 27:57-999 · Matthew 28:1-6 · Mark 15:42-999 · Mark 16:1-6 · Luke 23:50-999 · Luke 24:1-6 · John 19:31-999 · John 20:1-1 · Galatians 3:13 · Deuteronomy 21:22 · Deuteronomy 21:23 · John 19:31 · Mark 15:42 · Mark 15:32 · Mark 15:33 · Mark 15:36 · Exodus 12:46 · Psalms 34:20 · Mark 15:43 · Matthew 27:57 · Mark 15:44 · Mark 15:45 · John 19:39 · John 19:40 · John 7:50 · John 7:41 · John 7:42 · Matthew 27:60 · Mark 15:47 · Luke 23:55 · Luke 8:9 · Luke 23:56 · Matthew 27:62-64 · Matthew 27:65 · Matthew 27:66 · Luke 24:1 · Mark 16:1 · Mark 16:2 · Mark 16:3 · Mark 16:4 · John 20:1 · Matthew 28:2-4 · Mark 16:5 · Luke 24:4 · Luke 24:6 · Matthew 28:5 · Matthew 28:6 · Luke 24:5 · Luke 23:50 · Luke 23:51

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