Mark 15
Mark 15 is the start of the morning of the 13th of Aviv. The High Priest declares that Yeshua has committed blasphemy and the rulers condemn Yeshua to death. The council meets in the morning and decides to send Yeshua to Pilate. Pilate questions Yeshua several times. However, Yeshua either does not answer or His answers are uncooperative. It seems that Pilate’s preference is to release Yeshua. Yet, the Chief Priests will incite the people to cry out for Barabbas’ release and Yeshua’s crucifixion. Pilate will eventually relent. The Roman soldiers will scourge Yeshua and mock Him. When they take Yeshua to be crucified, He seems to be too weak to carry the cross. The soldiers compel Shimon to carry the cross. Yeshua is taken to Golgotha with two thieves to be crucified. Yeshua is crucified the third hour and will die at sunset. During this time, a number of things will happen. To get a full picture of this day, it will be necessary to compare the four Gospels. In the end, Yosef of Arimathaea will get permission from Pilate to take the body. Yosef and Nicodemus together will bury the body of Yeshua in a tomb. This was observed by some of the women who walked with Yeshua.
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Morning Council
Morning Council
Mark 15:1
1 And straightway in the morning the Chief Priests held a consultation with the Elders and Scribes and the whole council, and bound Yeshua, and carried away, and delivered to Pilate.
On the morning of the 13th of Aviv, the Chief Priests got together with the Elders and Scribes to discuss Yeshua’s fate. Based on the events earlier, the High Priest had accused Yeshua of blasphemy, Mark 14:63-64.
63 Then the High Priest rent his clothes, and said, What need we any further witnesses? 64 You have heard the blasphemy. What think you? And they all condemned Him to be guilty of death.
Based on this, they already determined that Yeshua should be put to death. However, accomplishing this may not be that easy. During the times of the First Temple, Yisrael could pass judgment and execute a person in accordance with Torah and the law of the land. They were an independent Kingdom. In the First Century, things were different. They were under Roman rule and subject to the oversight of the Roman authorities.
This was complicated by the fact that many thought Yeshua was a prophet. He had performed numerous miracles. These were getting the attention of the people. Even those outside of Yehudah were starting to take notice. If the Religious Class executed Yeshua themselves, it would probably damage their power base.
As such, they needed to determine another way to get Yeshua executed without taking the blame. Their solution was to send Yeshua to Pilate. But even more than that, they needed the support of the people. They had one shot at this they needed to plan for the contingencies of the day.
Matityahu records in Matityahu 27:1-2.
1 When the morning was come, all the Chief Priests and Elders of the people took counsel against Yeshua to put Him to death. 2 And when they had bound Him, they led away, and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the governor.
Matityahu is similar to Mark. In both Gospels, Yeshua was bound. This was actually unnecessary. Yeshua would have gone either way without a fight. His time was quickly approaching. He needed to ensure that He was on the cross before sunset.
Luke records in Luke 23:1.
1 And the whole multitude of them arose, and led Him to Pilate.
Luke does not mention that there was a morning council nor that Yeshua was bound. He tells us that the whole multitude took Yeshua to Pilate. The multitude was the religious authorities. It was a number of people. This was probably done to ensure that Yeshua’s disciples did not try to free Him. Yeshua was probably surrounded by Temple officers and guards. Later that day, they would need as many voices as possible spread throughout the crowds. If they were able to do this, they could incite the people to cry out for Yeshua’s crucifixion.
Yochana records in Yochanan 18:28.
28 Then led they Yeshua from Caiaphas to the hall of judgment. And it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the Passover.
Neither Luke nor Yochanan discuss the morning council. They make it seem as if Yeshua went from Caiaphas directly to Pilate. However, the council was necessary to determine the best way to dispose of Yeshua without negatively effecting the stability of the Nation. They probably knew that Pilate might not be amenable to their scheme.
Yochanan tells us one additional piece of information that is necessary to establish a timeline and understand what exactly happened that day. Yochanan states that the Yehudim would not go into the Judgment Hall. This was to prevent defilement prior to eating the Passover. If this is true, then the Passover Sacrifice had not been done. As such, it would be the morning of the 13th of Aviv. Yochanan will provide additional information as the day goes on that will establish the date. It will become obvious that Yeshua was placed on the cross on the 13th of Aviv. The day before Passover.
Additionally, the fact that the Chief Priests would not go into the Judgment Hall, Pilate was forced to leave the Judgment Hall to speak to them. It also meant that they would not be present when Pilate questioned Yeshua. If the Chief Priests were present, Yeshua would probably not be able to talk to Pilate without interruption.
In the end, nothing would prevent the crucifixion. Ultimately, we need to remember the crucifixion was a necessary sacrifice. It was the course of action God decided long ago to resolve mankind’s affliction, themselves. Without an acceptable sacrifice, there would be no future for mankind. Either way, Yeshua would be on the cross and die at the appointed time.
Where Were the Pharisees
Where Were the Pharisees
It should be noted that there is no mention of the Pharisees during this time period. However, it is unlikely that they were not involved or at least represented. There is a gap or lack of mentioning them:
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Matthew 23:29
29 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites. Because you build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchers of the righteous, |
Matthew 27:62
62 Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the Chief Priests and Pharisees came together to Pilate,
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Mark 12:13
13 And they send to him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch Him in words. |
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Luke 19:39
39 And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said to Him, Master, rebuke Your disciples. |
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John 18:3
3 Yehudah then, having received a band and officers from the Chief Priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. |
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This is not to say they were not present or uninvolved, but that there appears to be no mentioning during this time period. It is possible that although they found Yeshua to be a problem, they were not in favor of the execution. However, once executed, they were willing to talk to Pilate about securing the tomb.
Pilate, the Last Holdout
Pilate, the Last Holdout
Mark 15:2
2 And Pilate asked Him, Are You the King of the Yehudim? And He answering said to him, You say.
Pilate immediately asked Yeshua if He was King of the Yehudim. Mark does not provide a reason why Pilate would start off with this question. It seems that there are some details left out.
Mark 15:3
3 And the Chief Priests accused Him of many things. But He answered nothing.
Based on this, one might be led to believe that the Chief Priests were present when Pilate was questioning Yeshua. However, this was not the case. The Chief Priests would not enter the Judgment Hall. Pilate had to leave the Judgment Hall to speak to the Chief Priests. Initially, they may not have provided sufficient details to Pilate. Eventually the Religious Leaders would accuse Yeshua of numerous things.
Mark 15:4-5
4 And Pilate asked Him again, saying, Answer You nothing? Behold how many things they witness against You. 5 But Yeshua yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marveled.
Again, Pilate questions Yeshua, but Yeshua does not answer. This marvels Pilate or causes him to wonder. To the outsider, it appears that Yeshua has no intention of defending Himself.
Pilate is probably confused or bewildered by what is happening. Pilate is probably used to having people answer his questions. Yet Yeshua, who may be facing death, had nothing to say.
Most people when faced with the possibility of execution, they will do something to defend themselves. In Yeshua’s case, He does nothing. The truth is, He had no intentions of defending Himself. He had no defense.
It was said of Him in Hebrews 4:15.
15 For we have not a High Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as without sin.
Yeshua was without sin, but that was not going to last much longer, 2 Corinthians 5:21.
21 For He has made Him sin for us, Who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.
All our sins were about to be laid on Yeshua. Because of that Yeshua had no defense. However, none of this really matters. Those who wanted Him executed were not interested in what He had or had not done. It was determined earlier in Yochanan 11:49-50.
49 And one of them, Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said to them, You know nothing at all, 50 nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.
We have to understand that there were various factions at work. The Religious Class saw Yeshua as a threat to the stability of the nation. They had no reason to believe Yeshua was Messiah. Because of Yeshua, the people started to question the authority of the Religious Class. To the Religious Class, Yeshua had caused instability in Yehudah.
Pilate would eventually see that Yeshua was a threat to his political ambitions. If he let Yeshua live, Rome might see this as weakness on his part. Beside which, what difference did it make if another Jew was killed.
Yeshua was also in favor of His own crucifixion. He had to die in such a way that His sacrifice would enable Him to place His blood on the Mercy Seat. This is what He came for and this is what He would accomplish. He had to be a willing sacrifice.
It seems they were all in favor of the crucifixion. They just needed to reach the same conclusion at the same time. Yeshua knew what He had to do, the Religious Class were in favor. All they needed was Pilate’s authority and they could conclude this matter.
In Matityahu 27:3-10, Matityahu records Yehudah returning the 30 pieces of silver, Yehudah hangs himself and the Priests purchase of Potter’s. Then in Matityahu 27:11-14, Matityahu records Pilate’s questioning of Yeshua.
11 And Yeshua stood before the governor. And the governor asked Him, saying, Are You the King of the Yehudim? And Yeshua said to him, You say. 12 And when He was accused of the Chief Priests and Elders, He answered nothing. 13 Then said Pilate to Him, Hear You not how many things they witness against You? 14 And He answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marveled greatly.
Again Pilate asks Yeshua if He was king of the Yehudim. The Chief Priests must have told Pilate that Yeshua claimed this or Pilate previously heard this. Neither Matityahu or Mark have a prior discussion between the Chief Priests and Pilate concerning Yeshua being King of the Yehudim.
Additionally, the room or area where the Religious Leaders were must have been near or next to the Judgment Hall. Possibly, they were shouting or saying things when Pilate was in the Judgment Hall with Yeshua. The Religious Leaders could be heard, but they did not drown out the conversation between Pilate and Yeshua.
Although, the Religious Class accused Yeshua of a number of things. Pilate probably did not care either way. This was probably more of a nuisance than anything else. However, in the end, Pilate will side with the religious authorities. Pilate had to work with them to maintain some level of stability and peace.
Two Different Rooms
Two Different Rooms
Mark records Pilate questioning Yeshua two times. The first time is in Mark 15:2.
2 And Pilate asked Him, Are You the King of the Yehudim? And He answering said to him, You say.
Based on the other gospels Pilate leaves the Judgment Hall and goes to speak with the Chief Priests who refuse to enter the Judgment Hall, Mark 15:3A.
3A And the Chief Priests accused Him of many things. But He answered nothing.
Pilate walks away from the Chief Priests and enters in to the Judgment Hall again. He then questions Yeshua a second time, Mark 15:3B-5.
3B But He answered nothing. 4 And Pilate asked Him again, saying, Answer You nothing? Behold how many things they witness against You. 5 But Yeshua yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marveled.
Matityahu follows a similar pattern. Matityahu 27:11 is the first questioning.
11 And Yeshua stood before the governor. And the governor asked Him, saying, Are You the King of the Yehudim? And Yeshua said to him, You say.
Pilate will then exit the Judgment Hall and speak to the Chief Priests in Matityahu 27:12A.
12A And when He was accused of the Chief Priests and Elders,
The second questioning is in Matityahu 27:12B-14.
12B He answered nothing. 13 Then said Pilate to Him, Hear You not how many things they witness against You? 14 And He answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marveled greatly.
Why this is important, it explains the various events of the day. A significant part of the Gospels are dedicated to Yeshua’s last week. There are specific details that are important to understand. If for no other reason, we are told in 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
16 All Scripture given by inspiration of God, and profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. 17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished to all good works.
All Scriptures are profitable. Further in 2 Timothy 2:15.
15 Study to show yourself approved to God, a workman that need not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
We need to rightly divide the word. We are to take time to clearly understand the nuances. If not, we may fall victim to those that would lead us astray, 2 Timothy 2:16.
16 But shun profane vain babblings. For they will increase to more ungodliness.
Many today doubt the authenticity of Scriptures. However, if you take time to study, you will find reasons for the truth. And you will discover who the babblers are.
Anyone can claim to be an expert. However, it is your life. You will pay the ultimate price in this life and the next life to come. Faith is one of the few things you can decide for yourself. Do not let anyone take it from you.
Pilate Finds a Friend
Pilate Finds a Friend
Luke is different. Pilate will leave the Judgment Hall to speak to the Chief Priests in Luke 23:2.
2 And they began to accuse Him, saying, We found this perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that He Himself is Messiah a King.
Luke lists the Chief Priests’ accusations against Yeshua. Their claims were Yeshua was:
· Perverting the nation.
· Forbidding to give tribute to Caesar.
· Saying that He is Messiah a King.
It seems that only the first two should concern Pilate. However, Pilate focuses on the third. He asks Yeshua if He was king of the Yehudim. This may have been a day, when Pilate grew tired of the Chief Priests’ complaints and wanted to annoy them a little. Again, Yeshua is unresponsive to Pilate and gives His typical answer. A nonanswer, You say it.
Luke only records a single questioning by Pilate. In this situation, Luke is less thorough than Matityahu and Mark. Luke 23:3 is the only question by Pilate Luke records.
3 And Pilate asked Him, saying, Are You the King of the Yehudim? And He answered him and said, You say.
After this, Pilate will leave the Judgment Hall to talk to the Chief Priests, Luke 23:4-6.
4 Then said Pilate to the Chief Priests and the people, I find no fault in this Man. 5 And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place. 6 When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the Man were a Galilaean.
Pilate was not immediately willing to execute Yeshua. He told the Chief Priests that he found no fault. The Chief Priests become even more adamant in their claims of sedition. They mention Galilee as one of the places that Yeshua has caused problems. Pilate takes advantage of this and sends Yeshua to Herod, Luke 23:7.
7 And as soon as he knew that He belonged to Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself also was at Yerushalayim at that time.
Luke is the only Gospel that discusses Herod’s presence that day, Luke 23:7-10.
8 And when Herod saw Yeshua, he was exceeding glad. For he was desirous to see Him of a long, because he had heard many things of Him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by Him. 9 Then he questioned with Him in many words; but He answered him nothing. 10 And the Chief Priests and Scribes stood and vehemently accused Him.
Herod who wanted to meet Yeshua, grants Yeshua an audience. However, Yeshua does not answer Herod. Even though the Chief Priests and Scribes accuse Yeshua, Yeshua remains silent. This may have infuriated Herod. This may have resulted in what happened next in Luke 23:11-12.
11 And Herod with his men of war set Him at nought, and mocked and arrayed Him in a gorgeous robe, and sent Him again to Pilate. 12 And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together. For before they were at enmity between themselves.
Two things happen because of this:
· Herod and his men put a gorgeous robe on Yeshua.
· Pilate and Herod became friends.
There is no explanation why these things happened. It just states that they occurred.
In the other Gospels, the Roman soldiers put a robe on Yeshua and specify the color. In Luke, it is Herod’s soldiers that put a robe on Yeshua; however, Luke does not tell us what is the color.
Possibly Herod and Pilate became friends, because they found common ground to agree on. There may have even been discussions between them that day. They may have discovered that they had some common interests and enemies. Whatever reason, something happened that day worth noting. At least God thought so. Maybe we should make friends with our adversaries. We ought to take time to see things from their point of view. They may not be as bad as we assume.
Pilate and Herod’s Decision
Pilate and Herod’s Decision
After Yeshua came back from Herod, Pilate learned that Herod was in agreement with him. Herod did not think that Yeshua should be executed. Pilate calls the Chief Priests together and tells them in Luke 23:13-15.
13 And Pilate, when he had called together the Chief Priests and the Rulers and the people, 14 said to them, You have brought this Man to me, as one that perverts the people. And, behold, I, having examined before you, have found no fault in this Man touching those things whereof you accuse Him. 15 No, nor yet Herod. For I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done to Him.
Pilate tells the Chief Priests that Yeshua has not done anything worthy of death. This probably put a monkey wrench into the Chief Priest’s plans. They would have to double up their efforts.
It is likely that the Chief Priests anticipated Pilate’s reluctance. Possibly, they had done something to alienate him. Their mere presence may have been an irritation. Especially when Pilate believed this was not his problem to solve for them. Pilate tells them further in Luke 23:16-17.
16 I will therefore chastise Him, and release. 17 For of necessity he must release one to them at the feast.
Pilate tells them that he will chastise Yeshua and release Him. The question is, did Pilate openly state Luke 23:17? Or was it known fact that it was time to release someone and this is a statement of fact? If it is a statement of fact, the Chief Priests possibly would come prepared for this contingency. They would need to have another option more acceptable to the people. Then they must be ready to ensure their chosen man was released rather than Yeshua.
This would be their only opportunity. If Yeshua was released, it would be unlikely they would be able to eliminate Yeshua at a future date. They needed to make this happen today. The people may not favor them a second time.
Am I a Yehudah
Am I a Yehudah
Up to this point, neither Matityahu, Mark or Luke record Yeshua saying anything more than a couple of words. Most of Yeshua’s answers are non-answers or misdirects. Yet, Paul writes to his son Timothy in 1 Timothy 6:12-14.
12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereto you are also called, and have professed a good profession (homologia) before many witnesses. 13 I give you charge in the sight of God, who quickens all things, and Messiah Yeshua, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession (homologia); 14 that you keep commandment without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Yeshua Messiah.
Paul tells Timothy to have a good profession and then cites Yeshua’s confession before Pilate. If Yeshua said very little, then what was it that Yeshua confessed that was good?
It seems once again, Yochanan will follow the same pattern as Luke. Neither Luke nor Yochanan record both of Pilate’s questions to Yeshua. They record Pilate leaving the Judgment Hall to speak to the Chief Priests. Then returning to question Yeshua. Yochanan will record quite a bit more than the other gospels. It seems that Pilate and Yeshua had quite the conversation.
Yochanan 18:29-30.
29 Pilate then went out to them, and said, What accusation bring against this Man? 30 They answered and said to him, If He were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered Him up to you.
When Pilate questions the Chief Priests why they brought Yeshua, they seem to be just as evasive as Yeshua. They tell him that they would not have brought Yeshua if He was not a malefactor. As if it is supposed to be obvious to Pilate. As if Pilate cannot wait to do their bidding. Certainly that is not Pilate’s intentions, Yochanan 18:31-32.
31 Then said Pilate to them, you take Him, and judge Him according to your law. The Yehudim therefore said to him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death. 32 That the saying of Yeshua might be fulfilled, which He spoke, signifying what death He should die.
Pilate does not want to get involved. He tells them they should judge to their law.
Although Torah allowed for a death penalty, the Yehudim may not have been allowed to implement capital punishment based on Roman law. As such, Pilate’s statement may be indicative that execution was not Pilate’s immediate solution. Either way, Yeshua stated in Yochanan 12:30-33.
30 Yeshua answered and said, This voice came not because of Me, but for your sakes. 31 Now is the judgment of this world. Now shall the prince of this world be cast out. 32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all to Me. 33 This He said, signifying (semaino) what death He should die.
Even if the Yehudim could execute Yeshua, they did not practice death by crucifixion. As such, it was necessary that the Romans execute Yeshua to fulfill the prophecy.
Beyond even this, it was not solely a Yehudim issue. Yeshua was to die for the Yehudim and the Nations as a whole. Yeshua’s death was to bring salvation for more than just the Yehudim. Peter states this in Acts 4:26-28.
26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against His Messiah. 27 For of a truth against Your holy child Yeshua, whom You have anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Yisrael, were gathered together, 28 for to do whatsoever Your hand and Your counsel determined before to be done.
It was prophesied that these would be involved, in Tehilla 2:1-3.
1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the land set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against Yehovah, and against His Messiah (mashiyach), 3 let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
We must all see that we had some involvement in His death. We have all sinned and come short of His glory. Without being a part of His death, we cannot share in the benefit of His sacrifice and resurrection.
Pilate then returns to question Yeshua, Yochanan 18:33-34.
33 Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Yeshua, and said to Him, Are You the King of the Yehudim? 34 Yeshua answered him, Say you this thing of yourself, or did others tell it you of Me?
This is the most responsive answer Yeshua has given Pilate. Yeshua is asking a very pointed question. Yeshua is asking Pilate if this is something Pilate has personally surmised or did he just hear it?
For many of us, we respond to hearsay and others’ opinions more than what we actually learn or decide for ourselves. Many of us would rather take someone else’s opinion as opposed to forming our own opinion. Many of us are too lazy to study and engage in healthy discussions to form our own opinion.
As for the Gospel, we should have first hand experience. We ought to take time for ourselves to understand what is written. For Pilate, this was about to change, Yochanan 18:35.
35 Pilate answered, Am I a Yehudah? Your own nation and the Chief Priests have delivered You to me. What have You done?
Pilate is trying to avoid Yeshua’s question. This is the same thing most professing believers have been trying to avoid for 2000 years. They want salvation, but they want nothing to do with being a Jew, let alone the nation of Yisrael. However, Yeshua tells us in Yochanan 4:22.
22 You worship you know not what. We know what We worship. For salvation is of the Yehudim.
If salvation is of the Yehudim, it is time for people to quit distancing themselves from the Yehudim. It is time to realize that being a Yehudah is something of honor and not something to disdain. Paul tells us in Romans 2:28-29.
28 For he is not a Yehudah, which is one outwardly; neither circumcision, which is outward in the flesh. 29 But he a Yehudah, which is one inwardly; and circumcision of the heart, in the spirit, not in the letter; whose praise not of men, but of God.
Yeshua’s answer to Pilate is the most responsive answer Yeshua has given so far. However, Yeshua still has not answered a question directly. Either way, He has given us something to think about.
What is Truth
What is Truth
Pilate asks Yeshua what has He done, Yochanan 18:36.
36 Yeshua answered, My Kingdom is not of this world. If My Kingdom were of this world, then would My servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Yehudim. But now is My Kingdom not from hence.
For Pilate, this only brought more confusion to an already heated situation. Obviously, Pilate did not understand what Yeshua was saying. This is obvious from Pilate’s next question, Yochanan 18:37.
37 Pilate therefore said to Him, Are You a king then? Yeshua answered, You say that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Every one that is of the truth hears My voice.
For Pilate, this may have been a way out of this mess. If Yeshua was a king, then he would have to find out if Rome has an arrangement with these people. It would be a grave mistake for Pilate to kill someone Rome has an agreement with. Again, Yeshua gives Pilate a non-answer. Yeshua just creates more confusion for Pilate by discussing truth.
For Pilate, the only truth he knew was that of Ceasar and what he could control within his own sphere of influence.
Again, Yeshua tells us something that is important. We must hear Yeshua to hear the truth. Earlier, Yeshua told us in Yochanan 10:27.
27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.
If this is true, why does there seem to be so much confusion among His followers? Or possibly those confused are not His followers.
Finally in Yochanan 18:38.
38 Pilate said to Him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again to the Yehudim, and said to them, I find in Him no fault.
Before leaving, Pilate ask Yeshua, what is truth? Many people have tried to answer this question. Even today, few have a good answer. In the end, if we do not find truth, we are lost. If we find truth and do not follow it, we are still lost. If we find truth and inconsistently follow it, we are lost between two worlds. Which is even worse than not having truth. Truth only does us any good when we follow Truth throughout our lives consistently.
Even today, many professing Christians do not know what is truth. If we listen to Yeshua’s confession, we may be able to find truth.
Whether Pilate understood Yeshua or not, does not matter. Pilate sees no reason to execute Yeshua.
We will have to come back to this conversation, because Yeshua has more to say to Pilate. Then we can determine what is the good confession.
One is Released
One is Released
Mark 15:6
6 Now at feast he released to them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.
At the feast, Pilate would release one prisoner. It appears as if he allows them to choose the prisoner to be released. However, Pilate may in fact allow them to choose to prevent an uproar among the people.
Mark 15:7
7 And there was named Barabbas, bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.
Barabbas was part of a group that had tried to cause an insurrection. He had been arrested with others. He was accused of committing murder. Little is known of Barabbas outside of the Bible. His name means son of the father or son of the master.
What makes this interesting is, the insurrection that occurred was just one of many. The idea that the Yehudim could be under independent rule during these times is almost inconceivable.
Although, a number of rebellions did occur, we must never forget the precursor for Yisrael’s victories. We are a small nation always facing a much larger opponent. Unless we have Yehovah on our side, there is little chance for lasting victory and peace. Our success as a people is heavily dependent upon Yehovah’s favor. Not only in times of war, but in our daily lives.
Mark 15:8
8 And the multitude crying aloud began to desire as he had ever done to them.
That day when Pilate came before the people, they cried out for him to release a prisoner. Pilate makes them an offer.
Mark 15:9-10
9 But Pilate answered them, saying, Will you that I release to you the King of the Yehudim? 10 For he knew that the Chief Priests had delivered Him for envy.
Pilate offered to release Yeshua, but Pilate called Him King of the Yehudim. Although Pilate had a symbiotic relationship with the Religious Class, he was still Pilate. He may have wanted them to know he was in charge. To call Yeshua King of the Yehudim, Pilate may have been trying to irritate the Chief Priests.
It is unknown how many actually knew of Yeshua or who Pilate was referring to. The extent of Yeshua’s influence was unknown at the time. However, some had started to take notice outside of the borders of Yehudah, Yochanan 12:20-21.
20 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast. 21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Yeshua.
During the Feast of Matzos, Yehudim came to Yerushalayim from all over the known world. Obviously, Yeshua’s fame had reached beyond the borders; however, few had firsthand knowledge. Whenever this happens, there is plenty of disinformation. It is unknown what was stated about Yeshua outside the Bible in the everyday conversations.
Either way, it was not going to affect the outcome that day. One way or another, Yeshua was headed for the cross. Yeshua would ensure that would happen. Plus, Yehovah favored that action. His voluntary action was necessary to correct a 4000 year old problem.
Mark 15:11
11 But the Chief Priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas to them.
The Chief Priests were prepared that day. They knew who they were dealing with. Pilate was a politician. His survivability was dependent on keeping the peace. Yehudah was a hot bed for insurrection. This day was not a day to suppress a possible insurrection. As such, the Chief Priests were able to control the crowd to release Barabbas rather than Yeshua.
Cried Out Crucify Yeshua
Cried Out Crucify Yeshua
Mark 15:12
12 And Pilate answered and said again to them, What will you then that I shall do whom you call the King of the Yehudim?
Pilate was willing to release Barabbas, but it seems he was reluctant to execute Yeshua. It is unknown why he even asked the people, what to do with Yeshua? He had the right to execute or imprison Yeshua. That day, Pilate would have been better off just concluding the matter. Possibly Pilate thought that the people would show mercy for Yeshua. However, the multitudes were being driven by a force outside of them. Again, the Chief Priests were prepared. They would not have this opportunity again. As such, they took full advantage of the situation.
Mark 15:13
13 And they cried out again, Crucify Him.
They wanted Yeshua crucified. Most of them probably only knew about Yeshua from what they were told. Odds favored Yeshua’s crucifixion and were against Pilate that day. Although many times the people disdain their leaders, they will still fall in line. Until they don’t, then it is another group to drive their emotions.
Mark 15:14
14 Then Pilate said to them, Why, what evil has He done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify Him.
One must envision what was happening that day. Pilate, as smart as he was, he too was wrapped up in the emotional turmoil of the day. He must not have realized that the Chief Priests were prepared for this contingency. The people cried out to crucify Yeshua. Pilate was foolish to expect them to answer him with mercy.
One has to wonder if the people even understood what was happening and what was driving them. In most cases, people do what they believe is right. There probably were many rumors being circulated that day. The Chief Priests probably planned to control the crowds from the beginning. This may have been part of their morning council.
Mark 15:15
15 And Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas to them, and delivered Yeshua, when he had scourged to be crucified.
That day Pilate decided to please the people. This may not be what he wanted to do, but it was going to happen either way. There were other factors at play that day.
At this point, Pilate made the decision to crucify Yeshua and be done with the whole situation. However for Pilate, he would have to contend with this at a future date. As we all will.
Who is Really in Control?
Who is Really in Control?
After Pilate’s second questioning of Yeshua, Matityahu records in Matityahu 27:15-18.
15 Now at feast the governor was accustom (etho) to release to the people a prisoner, whom they would. 16 And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas. 17 Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, Whom will that I release to you? Barabbas, or Yeshua which is called Messiah? 18 For he knew that for envy they had delivered Him.
In Matityahu, Pilate poses the question as a choice between Barabbas and Yeshua. In Mark, Pilate refers to Yeshua as King of the Yehudim. In Matityahu, Pilate refers to Yeshua as Messiah.
After Pilate offers to release a prisoner, Pilate sits down and a new problem arises, Matityahu 27:19.
19 When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, Have you nothing to do with that just Man. For I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of Him.
Now Pilate’s wife is sending him messages. She is putting pressure on him not to execute Yeshua. This is not discussed in any of the other Gospels. This adds complication to the situation. The local situation is now affecting Pilate’s home life. For Pilate, this is becoming a question of who is really in control?
Pilate already stated that there was no reason to execute Yeshua. He believes the Religious Class was envious of Yeshua. If this caused problems for them, Pilate might be able to change out the High Priest. Pilate could install one more amenable to his biding.
If he decides to do as the Chief Priests requested, it might be seen by others as weakness. There is always the question of who was really in control? In the meantime, the Chief Priests were moving forward to accomplish their goal, Matityahu 27:20-23.
20 But the Chief Priests and Elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Yeshua. 21 The governor answered and said to them, Whether of the two will that I release to you? They said, Barabbas. 22 Pilate said to them, What shall I do then with Yeshua which is called Messiah? All say to him, Let Him be crucified. 23 And the governor said, Why, what evil has He done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let Him be crucified.
Pilate was not prepared for what was going to happen that day. This will prove to be the worst and best day of his life. Worst because, quite possibly he has lost control of Yehudah and his household in one day. Further the Chief Priests got the better of him, but at least he made a friend, Herod.
In the future, it will prove to be the best day of his life. He will realize that he made the right decision. He played his part to ensure Yeshua was crucified that day. True he could have made it a lot easier. In the Restitution of All Things, Pilate, like many of us, will be given the opportunity to put all this behind him. Now, he may choose otherwise, but at least it will be his choice in the future. And it will be independent of the crowds and political pressure of that day, Matityahu 27:24.
24 When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person. See you.
That day Pilate allowed the crucifixion. He gave into the Chief Priests and the multitudes. It seems they were getting quite lively.
Pilate then washes his hands of the whole situation. This is not done in any of the other gospels. Pilate then makes a statement of supreme ignorance. The same one that has been made by other in the last 2000 years. He said he was innocent of the of the blood and washed his hands. If one is innocent of Yeshua’s blood, then Yeshua’s substitutionary sacrifice will not redeem them.
For over 2000 years, people have pinned the death of Yeshua on the Jews. When in fact, we are all guilty of His death, Acts 4:26-28.
26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against His Messiah. 27 For of a truth against Your holy child Yeshua, whom You have anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Yisrael, were gathered together, 28 for to do whatsoever Your hand and Your counsel determined before to be done.
None of us are without sin. As such, blood must be spilt either Yeshua’s as a substitutionary sacrifice or our own. If we are innocent of His blood, then we will pay for our own sins with our own blood. All sin must be atoned for through a sacrifice. None of us are free of this condition until our sins are paid for completely.
What follows should be the proper response, Matityahu 27:25-26.
25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood on us, and on our children. 26 Then released he Barabbas to them. And when he had scourged Yeshua, he delivered to be crucified.
Unknowingly, the Yehudim accepted the guilt for the blood. In the future, when one does this, they will find salvation. Without accepting His blood, one will experience second death.
Completely Unruly
Completely Unruly
Once Pilate told the Chief Priests that he would release Yeshua in Luke 23:16-17.
16 I will therefore chastise Him, and release. 17 For of necessity he must release one to them at the feast.
The Chief Priest must have either had a plan in place or moved fast to incite the crowds, Luke 23:18-19.
18 And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this and release to us Barabbas. 19 Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.
Herod was ready to release Yeshua, but the crowds want him to release Barabbas. Quite possibly, many of them may not have even known who Barabbas was. However, the Chief Priests must have. Once enough of them started to cry out to release Barabbas, the rest would be swept up in the excitement of the day. Pilate is not ready to give into the crowds, Luke 23:20-21.
20 Pilate therefore, willing to release Yeshua, spoke again to them. 21 But they cried, saying, Crucify, crucify Him.
One can imagine what was happening that day. Pilate knew the crowds would be there; however, he did not count on the Chief Priests being so intent on executing Yeshua. Possibly this never happened before. It was probably unusual that they would want one of their own killed. Pilate tries to reason with them again, Luke 23:22.
22 And he said to them the third time, Why, what evil has He done? I have found no cause of death in Him. I will therefore chastise Him, and let go.
This was the third time that he has talked to the crowds. They were becoming more uncooperative. Possibly, this was becoming more of an issue of the Yehudim versus the Romans. In Pilate’s mind possibly, the Yehudim were becoming unreasonable. He offered to chastise Yeshua and be done with this. They responded in Luke 23:23.
23 And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that He might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the Chief Priests prevailed.
This was possibly one of the more frustrating days for Pilate. They never answered his question, what evil Yeshua had done? It is unlikely that many of them knew why Yeshua was going to be crucified. That day, the Chief Priests prevailed, Pilate was not going to fight this anymore.
Possibly, Pilate was weakened by God. The very opposite that happened to Pharoah in Mitzrayim. It was important to Yehovah and Yeshua that the crucifixion went as planned. Finally in Luke 23:24-25.
24 And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required. 25 And he released to them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Yeshua to their will.
Pilate no longer had the will to fight them. Barabbas would be released and Yeshua was heading for the cross.
Two Goats of Yom Kippur
Two Goats of Yom Kippur
Yochanan records in Yochanan 18:39-40.
39 But you have a custom, that I should release to you one at the Passover. Will you therefore that I release to you the King of the Yehudim? 40 Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.
Yochanan records very little, but is consistent with Mark 15.
Pilate allows the people to choose between Yeshua and Barabbas. The people want Barabbas freed and Yeshua crucified. This should remind us of the Yom Kippur Offering of the two goats in Vayyiqra 16:7-8.
7 And he shall take the two goats, and present them before Yehovah the door of the Ohel of the Congregation. 8 And Aharon shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for Yehovah, and one lot for the scapegoat (azazel).
Aharon cast lots for the two goats. One goat is designated for the sin offering. The other goat is a known as the scapegoat. Scapegoat comes from the Hebrew word עֲזָאזֵל azazel (H5799). It is in the Bible 4 times and is always translated scapegoat. This word is used exclusively in Vayyiqra 16, specifically Vayyiqra 16:8, Vayyiqra 16:10 and Vayyiqra 16:26. Often the scapegoat is simply called Azazel. עֲזָאזֵל azazel (H5799) means goat of departure.
As with the two goats, one is scarified and one is set free in the wilderness. The same with Yeshua and Barabbas. Yeshua will be sacrificed and Barabbas will be set free.
The goat that is set free is described further in Vayyiqra 16:21-22.
21 And Aharon shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the Children of Yisrael, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send away by the hand of a fit man into the wilderness. 22 And the goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities to a land not inhabited and he shall let go the goat in the wilderness.
Barabbas was set free, but at what cost. He was never heard of again. The sins of the people were taken away into the wilderness. Barabbas means son of a father. Figuratively the son of the father took all sins to never be heard of. Just as in Tehilla 103:11-12.
11 For as the heaven is high above the land, great is His mercy toward them that fear Him. 12 As far as the east is from the west, far has He removed our transgressions from us.
These two, Yeshua and Barabbas, represent the Yom Kippur Sacrifice of the two goats. Barabbas was never heard and Yeshua put His blood on the Mercy Seat in the Heaven, Hebrews 9:24-26.
24 For Messiah is not entered into the holy places made with hands, the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us. 25 Nor yet that He should offer Himself often, as the High Priest enters into the holy place every year with blood of others; 26 for then must He often have suffered since the foundation of the world. But now once in the end of the world has He appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself.
So Yeshua fulfilled the Yom Kippur sacrifice as a High Priest after the order of Melchisedec.
Soldier’s Harassment
Soldier’s Harassment
Mark 15:16
16 And the soldiers led Him away to the hall, called Praetorium (praitorion); and they call together the whole band (speira).
After it was determined that Yeshua would be crucified, the Roman soldiers brought Him to the Praetorium. The whole band of soldiers came together.
Band is the Greek word σπειρα speira (G4686). It is in the Bible 7 times and is always translated band. It is always used to refer to a body of men at arms. 5 times it refers to Roman soldiers and 2 times to Temple soldiers. When referring to Romans soldiers it is a cohort, approximately 600 men.
Mark 15:17-18
17 And they clothed Him with purple (porphura), and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about His, 18 and began to salute Him, Hail, King of the Yehudim.
Purple is the Greek word πορφυρα porphura (G4209). It is in the Bible 5 times and is always translated purple. It is used in:
· Mark 15, 2 times, the Roman soldier dressed Yeshua in a purple robe.
· Luke 16, 1 time, in the parable of the Richman and Lazarus.
· Revelation 17, 1 time, refers to the clothing of the Great Whore.
· Revelation 18, 1 time, refers to the merchandise of the merchants who became wealthy from the worship of the Great Whore.
The Roman soldiers clothed Yeshua in purple and a crown of thorns. Then proceeded to feign respect and honor to Him. They called Him King of the Yehudim. They merely wanted a reason to mock the Yehudim, who they looked down upon.
Mark 15:19-20
19 And they smote Him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon Him, and bowing knees worshipped Him. 20 And when they had mocked Him, they took off the purple from Him, and put his own clothes on Him, and led Him out to crucify Him.
Not only did the Roman soldiers mock Yeshua, they physically abused Yeshua. They hit Yeshua with a reed and spit on Him. They did eventually remove the purple robe from Yeshua and put His clothes back on Him. They had quite a time with Him. For them it was just another day to mock the Yehudim. They did not care who it was. After this they took Him to be crucified.
Matityahu records in Matityahu 27:27-31.
27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Yeshua into the common hall (praitorion), and gathered to him the whole band (speira). 28 And they stripped Him, and put on Him a scarlet robe. 29 And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put upon His head, and a reed in His right hand. And they bowed the knee before Him, and mocked Him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews. 30 And they spit upon Him, and took the reed, and smote Him on the head. 31 And after that they had mocked Him, they took the robe off from Him, and put His own raiment on Him, and led Him away to crucify.
Matityahu’s record is similar to Marks except the soldiers dress Yeshua in a scarlet robe. Scarlet comes from the Greek word κοκκινος kokkinos (G2847). It is in the Bible 6 times. It is translated scarlet 4 times, scarlet color 1 time and scarlet colored 1 time. It is used 1 time in Hebrews 9:19.
19 For when Moshe had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book, and all the people, 20 saying, This the blood of the testament which God has enjoined to you.
This refers to what occurred in Shemos 24:7-8.
7 And he took the book of the covenant, and read in the audience of the people and they said, All that Yehovah has said will we do, and be obedient. 8 And Moshe took the blood, and sprinkled on the people, and said, Behold the blood of the covenant, which Yehovah has made with you concerning all these words.
However, there is no mention of scarlet wool in Shemos 24. This does not mean it did not happen. It means that there was a source that recorded this information as authentic and Yehovah had this information placed in the book of Hebrews.
κοκκινος kokkinos (G2847) is found 2 times in the Revelation 17 referring to the scarlet beast and clothing of the great whore. It is 2 times in Revelation 18 referring to merchandise and the clothing of the great city.
In Matityahu, the soldiers first put the reed in Yeshua’s right hand to mock Him. They pretended He was a ruler with a scepter. They would later beat Him with it.
Luke does not record any of the activity by the Roman soldiers.
Yochanan’s Significance
Yochanan’s Significance
At this point in the Gospels, many start to find differences in the Gospel accounts. If one is looking for conflicts, they are missing the point. One can always find conflicts. However, that does not mean there is a conflict. It means they do not understand the Bible. It takes one who is skilled to read and fully interpret the Bible. The Bible was never written for the average person to understand. Nor is it understandable by the average believer.
The Bible requires an individual who has dedicated their life to Yehovah and His word. If not, one will not be able to fully understand the word. We are instructed in Ephesians 1:17-19.
17 That the God of our Lord Yeshua Messiah, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge (epignosis) of Him. 18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, and what the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what the exceeding greatness of His power (dunamis) to us-ward who believe, according to the working of His mighty power (kratos),
We will not understand the Bible unless He gives us the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation. This is why so many seem to be confused by the words of the Bible. We can pray for this understanding, but there are no guarantees. One must be willing to do what is required to obtain the gift of understanding. One must be a willing and humble servant who practices continuous repentance. That is a small number of us.
If one is to understand the Gospel, they need to start with the premise that the Scriptures are correct and do not conflict. The Gospels are not historical documents that record facts in a precise manner. They are documents for our faith.
Some believe that Luke is the most accurate. Others believe that Matityahu was an eye witness to the events and therefore more accurate. Others believe that Matityahu, Mark and Luke are the synoptic Gospels and Yochanan is just different. Some find conflicts between the gospels. Others conclude that these conflicts prove that the New Testament is a fabrication of facts and therefore Christianity itself is a sham.
One thing is certain, one can always find what they are looking for in the Bible. But only those who walk with Yehovah will have truth revealed to them. One must believe first, before they will able to resolve Scriptures into an understandable format. Even with this, it will take the better part of a lifetime to thoroughly understand Scriptures. Something few of us will achieve.
What we need to understand here is that Yochanan does not conflict. As with all parts of the Bible, the Gospels must be skillfully put together to understand the complete story that God has for us.
Pilate’s 1st & 2nd Appearance
Pilate’s 1st & 2nd Appearance
After it was determined that Yeshua would be crucified in Mark 15:15.
15 And Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas to them, and delivered Yeshua, when he had scourged to be crucified.
And in Matityahu 27:26.
26 Then released he Barabbas to them and when he had scourged Yeshua, he delivered to be crucified.
Yeshua was mocked and scourged by the Romans. Luke would have recorded this after Luke 23:16-17.
16 I will therefore chastise Him, and release. 17 For of necessity he must release one to them at the feast.
Yeshua is scourged and then brought before the people again. Remember in Luke 23:22, he said to them a third time.
22 And he said to them the third time, Why, what evil has He done? I have found no cause of death in Him. I will therefore chastise Him, and let go.
Although it states the third time, Luke is the only one to record Pilate interacting with the crowd three times.
In Matityahu, Pilate first asks in Matityahu 27:17-18.
17 Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, Whom will that I release to you? Barabbas, or Yeshua which is called Messiah? 18 For he knew that for envy they had delivered Him.
Pilate will ask again in Matityahu 27:22-23.
22 Pilate said to them, What shall I do then with Yeshua which is called Messiah? All say to him, Let Him be crucified. 23 And the governor said, Why, what evil has He done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let Him be crucified.
After this Pilate will release Yeshua to the Roman soldiers.
Mark records in Mark 15:9-10.
9 But Pilate answered them, saying, Will you that I release to you the King of the Yehudim? 10 For he knew that the Chief Priests had delivered Him for envy.
This is the first time Pilate interacts with the crowds. Then in Mark 15:12-14.
12 And Pilate answered and said again to them, What will you then that I shall do whom you call the King of the Yehudim? 13 And they cried out again, Crucify Him. 14 Then Pilate said to them, Why, what evil has He done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.
This is the second time. In Mark after this, Pilate releases Yeshua to the Roman Soldiers. Neither Matityahu or Mark will record the third time. Luke and Yochanan will record the third time.
Pilate’s Third Appearance
Pilate’s Third Appearance
Yochanan picks up prior to the third appearance before the people and after Herod’s questioning, Yochanan 19:1-3.
1 Then Pilate therefore took Yeshua, and scourged. 2 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put on His head, and they put on Him a purple (porphurous) robe, 3 And said, Hail, King of the Yehudim. And they smote Him with their hands.
Yochanan tells us that Pilate had Yeshua scourged. Then the soldiers put a crown of thorns on Yeshua’s head and dressed Him in a purple robe.
Purple is the Greek word πορφυρους porphurous (G4210). It is in the Bible 3 times and is always translated purple. It is used 2 times in Yochanan 19 and 1 time in Revelation 18, describes what the great city was clothed.
It is interesting that the Gospel writers never use the same Greek word to describe the color of the robe Yeshua is dressed in. Luke does not even describe the color. Why this is, is unknown. Possibly the Romans dressed Yeshua in various robes; however, there is no proof with the exception of the different colors.
After the soldiers dressed up Yeshua, they mocked Him and hit Him with their hands.
Yochanan 19:4-5.
4 Pilate therefore went forth again, and said to them, Behold, I bring Him forth to you, that you may know that I find no fault in Him. 5 Then came Yeshua forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And said to them, Behold the Man.
After the soldiers return Yeshua to Pilate, he presents Yeshua. This is the only time that it is described that Yeshua was wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe before the people.
Yochanan 19:6-7.
6 When the Chief Priests therefore and officers saw Him, they cried out, saying, Crucify, crucify. Pilate said to them, you take Him, and crucify. For I find no fault in Him. 7 The Yehudim answered him, We have a law, and by our law He ought to die, because He made Himself the Son of God.
The Chief Priests and Temple Officers tell Pilate to crucify Yeshua. Pilate tells them that they should do it. This is when the Chief Priest tell Pilate that according to Yehudim law, Yeshua should die. Their charge is that Yeshua made Himself the Son of God. This gets Pilate concerned.
It is unclear if this is only before the Chief Priest and Officers or it includes the crowds of people. Pilate will return to the Judgment Hall next.
Yochanan 19:8-9.
8 When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid; 9 and went again into the judgment hall, and said to Yeshua, Where are You from? But Yeshua gave him no answer.
Pilate goes to Yeshua to find out where He is from. But again, Yeshua does not answer.
Yochanan 19:10-11.
10 Then said Pilate to Him, Speak not to me? Know not that I have power to crucify You, and have power to release You? 11 Yeshua answered, You could have no power against Me, except it were given you from above. Therefore he that delivered Me to you has the greater sin.
Pilate tries to threaten Yeshua. He tells Yeshua he has the power of life and death over Yeshua. Yeshua responds that power only comes from above. This is the most Yeshua has said to Pilate yet. Yeshua also tells Pilate the one who deliver Him to Pilate has the greater sin.
It is unclear what Pilate is thinking at that moment. However, it is likely that Pilate did not see his day going this way when he woke up that morning.
Yochanan 19:12-13
12 And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release Him. But the Yehudim cried out, saying, If you let this Man go, you are not Caesar’s friend. Whosoever makes himself a king speaks against Caesar. 13 When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Yeshua forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha.
At this point, Pilate is trying to release Yeshua. There are a number of reasons why he would do this. First his wife was in favor of this. Pilate probably did not want to be told what to do by the Yehudim, especially the Chief Priests. If he did what they told him, Pilate would look weak in the eyes of Rome.
However, the Chief Priests were relentless. They started to say if Pilate let Yeshua go, he was no friend of Ceasar. Pilate takes Yeshua in the judgment hall and sits down. He probably wanted time to think.
He always had the option of sending the Chief Priests away. He had the Roman soldiers at his disposal. However, with the crowd increasing in Yerushalayim for the feast, there is no telling what could happen. The Yehudim proved to be an unstable entity. Although they were coming from different lands, the Yehudim could quite easily unite under the Chief Priests and present a problem for Pilate that could quickly get out of control. This very thing happened about 200 years ago. Who is to say it would not happen again.
Yochanan 19:14-16
14 And it was the preparation of the Passover, and about the sixth hour. And he said to the Yehudim, Behold your King. 15 But they cried out, Away with, away with, crucify Him. Pilate said to them, Shall I crucify your King? The Chief Priests answered, We have no king but Caesar. 16 Then delivered Him therefore to them to be crucified. And they took Yeshua, and led away.
This is the third time before the crowds. Once again Yochanan gives us an important piece of information that cannot be disregard. Yochanan tells us that it is the preparation for the Passover; therefore, it is the 13th of Aviv. This means that the last supper was not a Passover Seder. It was merely a normal meal. It just happened to be the last one Yeshua would have with His disciples.
Some may try to tell you that Yochanan contradicts the other Gospels. This is not correct. The other Gospels do not specify what day it is. They make statements that are vague at best.
People have a tendency to believe Yochanan contradicts the other Gospels mainly because it contradicts their doctrine. Our doctrine should not determine truth, truth should determine doctrine. We must be willing to follow truth even if the majority disagrees. We are exhorted in Shemos 23:2.
2 You shall not follow a multitude to evil; neither shall you speak in a cause to decline after many to pervert justice.
This is one of those times when one should stand with the truth. Yeshua said the word would divide us.
Good Confession
Good Confession
Paul writes to his son Timothy in 1 Timothy 6:12-14.
12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereto you are also called, and have professed a good profession (homologia) before many witnesses. 13 I give you charge in the sight of God, who quickens all things, and Messiah Yeshua, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession (homologia); 14 that you keep commandment without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Yeshua Messiah.
Confession comes from the Greek word ομολογια homologia (G3671). It is in the Bible 6 times. ομολογια homologia (G3671) is translated profession 4 times, confession 1 time and professed 1 time. Confession is often equated to what we say. However, the words we speak are only a small part of communications. What we do is the greater confession. Most will profess with their mouth, but their actions tell what they really believe.
In the case of Yeshua, it may not be what He said as opposed to what He did that day. Yeshua told us in Yochanan 10:17-18.
17 Therefore does My Father love Me, because I lay down My life, that I might take it again. 18 No man takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of My Father.
Yeshua came to lay down His life. He came to be the sacrifice for our sins. At no time did Yeshua deter from that course of action. Yeshua did what was necessary to ensure that the final result would be the crucifixion. Because of this, Pilate witnessed the good confession.
We need to learn from this. We should be like Yeshua. Everything we do should be in perfect alignment with what the Father would have us do. We should stay the course until we have completed the course.
Morning Council to Crucifixion
Morning Council to Crucifixion
The following collates and compares the events of the four Gospels from the time the Chief Priests met in the morning to when Pilate finally decides to crucify Yeshua.
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Council determined to put Yeshua to death |
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Yehudah Returns Silver, Hangs Himself, Potter’s Field Purchased |
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Yehudah returns the silver to Chief Priests and Elders |
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Yehudah repented |
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Yehudah claims to have sinned |
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Chief Priests and Elders are indifferent to Yehudah |
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Yehudah cast down silver and left |
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Yehudah hangs himself |
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Chief Priests take silver and buy Potter’s field |
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Called field of blood to this day |
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Fulfilled Yirmeyahu’s prophecy in Zekharya 11:12-13 |
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Yeshua Initially Delivered to Pilate |
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Bound Yeshua |
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Yeshua delivered to Pilate |
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Yehudim would not enter Judgment Hall |
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28 |
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Yehudim did not want to be defiled prior to Passover |
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Pilate goes to Yehudim |
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Pilate ask the Yehudim what is their accusation |
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Yehudim state Yeshua is a malefactor |
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Accused of perverting the nation, forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying He Himself is Messiah a King |
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Pilate tells Yehudim to judge according to their law |
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Yehudim state not lawful for them to put any man to death |
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The saying of Yeshua might be fulfilled, which He spoke, signifying what death He should die. |
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32 |
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Pilate enters Judgment Hall again |
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33 |
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Pilate asks Yeshua if He was King of Yehudim |
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Yeshua asks Pilate, ask of yourself or others tell of Him? |
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Pilate rhetorically states, am I Yehudim |
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Pilate tells Yeshua that His own nation accused Him |
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Pilate asks Yeshua , what have You done? |
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Yeshua states, His kingdom is not of this world |
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Pilate ask are You King |
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Yeshua states You say |
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Yeshua responds, He would bear witness to the truth |
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Yeshua states, every one of the truth hears His voice |
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Pilate ask Yeshua what is truth |
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Pilate leaves the Judgment Hall |
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Chief Priests accuse Yeshua many things |
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Yeshua does not answer |
12 |
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Pilate asks Yeshua, Answer nothing? |
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Pilates says to Yeshua, Witness many things against You |
13 |
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Yeshua answers nothing, Pilate marveled |
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Pilate states to Chief Priest and People, I find no fault |
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More fiercely claim, Yeshua stirred up the people, teaching throughout Yehudah, Galilee to this place |
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Pilate asks if Yeshua is Galilaean |
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Yeshua is sent to Herod |
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Herod is in Yerushalayim at this time |
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Yeshua is sent to Herod |
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Herod receives Yeshua |
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Herod questions Yeshua with many words |
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Yeshua does not answer Herod |
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Chief Priests and Scribes accuse Yeshua before Herod |
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Herod and his soldiers mock Yeshua |
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Herod and his soldiers put gorgeous robe on Yeshua |
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Herod sends Yeshua back to Pilate |
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Pilate and Herod become friends |
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Pilate and Herod Find No Fault |
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Pilate calls together Chief Priests, rulers and people |
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Pilate tells that he examined Yeshua and finds no fault |
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Neither did Herod find fault |
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Nothing worthy of death done by Yeshua |
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Pilate said he will chastise and release Yeshua |
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Barabbas |
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Feast release one prisoner, who they desire |
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Barabbas prisoner, bound (Mark) |
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Barabbas made insurrection and murder |
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Pilate’s First Appearance Before the Crowd |
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Multitude requests the release of prisoner |
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Pilate ask will release king of Yehudim |
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Pilate ask who to release, Barabbas, or Yeshua called Messiah? |
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Yehudim cried out away with Yeshua |
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Yehudim cried out release Barabbas |
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Barabbas is a robber |
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Pilate knew Chief Priests delivered Yeshua for envy |
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Pilate sits in judgment seat |
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Pilate’s wife send note related to Yeshua |
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Pilate’s Second Appearance Before the Crowd |
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Chief Priests moved people to release Barabbas |
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Chief Priests moved people to destroy Yeshua |
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Pilate willing to release Yeshua |
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Pilate asks who should release |
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They said release Barabbas |
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Pilate ask what should he do to (Messiah-Matityahu) (King of Yehudim-Mark) |
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They said crucify |
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Pilate asks what evil He did? |
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Cried out more (exceedingly-Mark), crucify Him |
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Responsible for the Blood |
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Pilate washes hands and claims innocent of blood |
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People answer, His blood on us and children |
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Yeshua is Given to Roman Soldiers |
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Delivered Yeshua, when he had scourged |
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Delivered Yeshua to be crucified |
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All soldiers in Praetorium |
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Stripped Yeshua |
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Yeshua clothed in robe, scarlet (Mt G2847), purple (Mk G4209), purple (Yn G4210) |
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weaved crown |
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put crowns on Yeshua’s head |
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Put reed in Yeshua’s right hand |
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Soldiers bowed the knee to Yeshua |
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Soldiers salute Yeshua Hail, King of the Yehudim, mocked (Only Matityahu states mock) |
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Soldiers hit Yeshua with their hands |
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Took reed from Yeshua |
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Hit Yeshua with reed on the head |
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Spit on Yeshua |
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Bow knees and worshiped |
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Mocked Yeshua |
29, 31 |
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Took off purple robe (Mark G4209) |
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Put his clothes on Him |
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Pilate Present Yeshua to Chief Priest and Officers |
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Pilates states finds no fault and will bring forth |
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Yeshua is presented wearing thorns, purple robe |
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Pilate states behold the man |
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Chief Priests and Officers cried out, Crucify, crucify |
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Pilate states, You take and crucify. I find no fault in Him. |
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Yehudim state have a law Yeshua should die |
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Yehudim state He made Himself the Son of God. |
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Pilate heard, he was the more afraid |
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Pilate enters Judgment Hall |
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Pilate say to Yeshua, where are You from |
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Yeshua does not answer Pilate |
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Pilate tells Yeshua he has power to crucify or release |
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Yeshua tells Pilate only power comes from above |
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Yeshua stated he that delivered me to you has greater sin |
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Pilate sought to release Yeshua |
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Pilate’s Third Appearance Before the Crowd |
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Pilate said third time, Why, what evil has He done? |
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Yehudim said Pilate not friend of Caeser |
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Pilate brings forth Yeshua before the people |
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Pilate sat in the judgment seat |
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Pilate tells people, I have found no cause of death in Him |
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Pilate said he will chastise Yeshua and release Him |
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Preparation for the Passover, 6th hour |
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Pilate states, behold your king |
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People cry away with Him |
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Pilate ask, Shall I crucify your King? |
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Chief Priests answered, We have no king but Caesar. |
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People said crucify Him. |
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Pilate gave sentence to crucify |
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Pilate releases Barabbas |
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Delivered Yeshua to be crucified |
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Led Him to be crucified |
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Who Carries the Cross
Who Carries the Cross
Mark 15:20
20 And when they had mocked Him, they took off the purple from Him, and put His own clothes on Him, and led Him out to crucify Him.
In Mark after they had mocked Yeshua, they took Him to be crucified. Mark does not record some of the information found in the other Gospels. No single Gospel records all that happened. Information from all four Gospels must be diligently pieced together to get the full picture.
Mark 15:21
21 And they compel one Shimon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear His cross.
Mark never states if Yeshua actually held the cross. The Roman soldiers compelled Shimon a Cyrenian to bear the cross. Who this Shimon is, is not discussed in Scriptures. Nor is it clear who Alexander and Rufus are.
Mark 15:22
22 And they bring Him to the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, The place of a skull.
Mark makes it seem as if Shimon carried the cross the entire way to Golgotha. Mark tells us that Golgotha is interpreted to be the place of a skull. This may be due to the fact that at the time of the crucifixion it looked somewhat like a skull.
Matityahu records in Matityahu 27:31-33.
31 And after that they had mocked Him, they took the robe off from Him, and put His own raiment on Him, and led him away to crucify. 32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Shimon by name. Him they compelled to bear His cross. 33 And when they were come to a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull,
Matityahu’s account is similar to Marks.
Take Up Your Cross
Take Up Your Cross
Luke records in Luke 23:26-33.
26 And as they led Him away, they laid hold upon one Shimon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear after Yeshua.
Matityahu, Mark and Luke similarly record that Shimon, a Cyrenian was compelled to carry the cross. Yochanan states in Yochanan 19:17.
17 And he bearing His cross went forth into a place called of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha.
Yochanan does not record more than this from the time Yeshua was released to be crucified to when He reaches the place of the crucifixion.
Luke tells us that Shimon carried the cross behind Yeshua. Clearly the Romans wanted everyone to see who was being crucified. They did not want anyone to mistakenly think that Shimon was Yeshua.
The Shimon carrying the cross behind Yeshua and before the people is a picture of what we are to do. Earlier in Mark 8:34-35.
34 And when He had called the people with His disciples also, He said to them, Whosoever will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. 35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for My sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it.
We are to take up the cross, follow Yeshua and lead others to follow Yeshua.
On the day of the crucifixion, this is what exactly Simon was doing. Not only was he showing the way, he took up the cross for another. In this, case it just happened to be Yeshua.
Additionally, when we take up our cross we lose our life. In the case of Shimon, we know nothing about his life after these events. Truthfully, there is nothing important about us to be known. It should be recognition enough knowing we serve the Master. Just like in Luke 17:7-10.
7 But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say to him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? 8 And will not rather say to him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird yourself, and serve me, until I have eaten and drunken; and afterward you shall eat and drink? 9 Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I think not. 10 So likewise you, when you shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants, we have done that which was our duty to do.
We should be satisfied knowing we have done our duty. As far as blessings, if we do our duty we will never be forgotten, Matityahu 6:32-33.
32 For after all these things do the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.
God knows what we are in need of, we need to do our duty and have faith that He is a Good God. Because He is.
Destruction of Yerushalayim
Destruction of Yerushalayim
Luke 23:27
27 And there followed Him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented Him.
Luke tells us that there were a number of people following after Yeshua. Many of these were lamenting. Luke specifically mentions that there were a number of women following behind.
Luke 23:28
28 But Yeshua turning to them said, Daughters of Yerushalayim, weep not for Me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.
It seems that Yeshua was not as beaten down as many assume, He was still able to speak words of prophecy to these people. He tells them not to weep for Him, but for their children. This brings up an interesting point. He is stating this to those who believed in Him. These people would more than likely have both physical and spiritual children. Within a generation of Yeshua’s crucifixion, Yerushalayim would be surrounded by Roman soldiers. A few years after that the Romans would ravage the land and destroy the Temple. Shortly after this, we would see the reality of Mark 11:13-14.
13 And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, He came, if haply He might find any thing thereon and when He came to it, He found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not. 14 And Yeshua answered and said to it, No man eat fruit of you hereafter for ever. And His disciples heard.
And Mark 11:20.
20 And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots.
Shortly after the destruction of the Temple, Physical and Spiritual Yisrael would dry up. The Messianic Believers of the First Century would dry up and the Harlot Church would take over. Messianic Believers would not return in full force until late in the 20th Century just as Yeshua told us in Mark 13:28-29.
28 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 So you in like manner, when you shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, at the doors.
Soon those in the First Century were going to see their demise. What was moving with power would dry up by the end of the First Century.
Luke 23:29
29 For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck.
Yeshua is prophesying similar words to that of Luke 21:23.
23 But woe to them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days. For there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people.
Mark 13:17
17 But woe to them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days.
It will be a difficult time for those pregnant and nursing a baby. Additionally if this occurs in the winter, it will be even more difficult. These are good warnings to keep in mind. However, this was not simply for the duration of the destruction of Yerushalayim, it was to span a 1900 year period. Something very few could have comprehended at that time or even today.
This is not only referring to one who is physically pregnant. This refers to the individuals who are attempting to leave spiritual Bavel behind and birthing believers as they are making the journey to Mount Tziyyon. This is a very dangerous thing to do, when one has not made the full journey to Mount Tziyyon. Until one has made the journey and is sent forth, they have an incomplete understanding of the faith. This can result in problems when attempting to help mature an individual as you make the journey to maturity. These being birthed have a tendency to believe what they first hear. This can trip up the person who is birthing these people. One should not try to bring these to maturity, when they themselves are not even mature.
Luke 23:30-31
30 Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us. 31 For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?
This will be a difficult time for many. They would rather die than continue the suffering for the faith. They would rather not live the faith than continue in suffering and persecution. These gave birth to the children of the compromise. It will be a difficult time when the Spirit is almost dried up. This condition will occur shortly after the First Century and will continue until the beginning of the latter rain.
Luke 23:32-33
32 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with Him to be put to death. 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.
Luke is the only one that tells us that the two malefactors or thieves were in the procession with Yeshua to Golgotha. Except Luke call the place of the crucifixion Calvary.
Calvary is the Greek word κρανιον kranion (G2898). It is in the Bible 4 times. κρανιον kranion (G2898) is translated skull 3 times and cavalry 1 time. The other Gospels will render κρανιον kranion (G2898) skull.
The two malefactors that were crucified with Yeshua were on either side of Him.
Part Clothing
Part Clothing
Mark 15:23
23 And they gave Him to drink wine mingled with myrrh. But He received not.
When Yeshua arrived at the place of crucifixion, someone tried to give Yeshua wine with myrrh. However, Yeshua refused the drink. The wine was to dull the pain of the crucifixion and the myrrh would make the drink bitter. Yeshua who represents the Passover sacrifice would need to take bitter herbs to fulfill the sacrifice, Shemos 12:8.
8 And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and matzos; with bitter (meror) they shall eat it.
However, it was not the time of the sacrifice. This would occur later at sunset.
Mark 15:24
24 And when they had crucified Him, they parted His garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.
Before the Roman soldiers actually put Yeshua on the cross they stripped Him of His clothing. Based on how crucifixions were performed at the time and the Gospels themselves, Yeshua was more than likely naked when He was crucified. Mark tells us that Yeshua was stripped. The Roman soldiers cast lots for His clothing. This was prophesied in Tehilla 22:18.
18 They part My garments among them, and cast lots upon My vesture.
Matityahu records in Matityahu 27:34-35.
34 They gave Him vinegar to drink mingled with gall and when He had tasted, He would not drink. 35 And they crucified Him, and parted his garments, casting lots. That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted My garments among them, and upon My vesture did they cast lots.
Matityahu states that Yeshua was given vinegar rather than wine. Vinegar was considered to be a poor man’s wine at the time. Matityahu tells us that the vinegar was mixed with gall. This does not preclude myrrh being mixed in. There may have been both. This was prophesied in Tehilla 69:21.
21 They gave Me also gall for My food (barus); and in My thirst they gave Me vinegar to drink.
Again Yeshua refuses the drink as it was not time.
Matityahu does not mention that Yeshua was stripped of garments; however, they did cast lots. Obviously Yeshua would have been stripped of His clothing. Matityahu will paraphrase Tehilla 22.
Luke is considerable different from Mark and Matityahu, Luke 23:34.
34 Then said Yeshua, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted His raiment, and cast lots.
Luke records very little details. Yeshua does ask for their forgiveness. Luke documents that they parted His garments. He does not state that Yeshua was offered anything to drink at this time.
Yochanan will provide the most details, Yochanan 19:23-24.
23 Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Yeshua, took His garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also coat. Now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. 24 They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be. That the Scripture might be fulfilled, which states, They parted My raiment among them, and for My vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.
The Roman soldiers parted Yeshua’s garments into four parts. Since the coat or robe was one piece, they cast lots.
It is interesting that they parted His garments. This figuratively represents one’s righteousness. Eventually, Rome would part Yeshua’s righteousness, keep what they wanted and change what they determine. To this day, the pope has taken the place of Christ on earth.
Third Hour
Third Hour
Mark 15:25
25 And it was the third hour, and they crucified Him.
Mark states that it was the third hour and they crucified Yeshua. Many believe that this is a conflict with Yochanan 19:14.
14 And it was the preparation of the Passover, and about the sixth hour and he said to the Yehudim, Behold your King!
Although Mark states it was the third hour, he does not give a frame of reference to what he is referring to. Quite possibly, Mark may not be referring to the time of day. He may have been stating that the whole ordeal has been going on for three hours. From the time of when Yeshua was brought to Pilate, Mark is loose on the details. Whereas, Yochanan may actually be more specific.
The Gospels were never meant to be seamless and precise in their record of events. Neither does one Gospel necessarily records all activities related to a single event. They are books designed to reinforce our faith and teach various lessons. Sometimes they are to be merged together for additional insight. However, this cannot always be done without some issues. We need to remember this is not about facts, this is about faith.
The reason why so many seem to trip when a conflict or contradiction is discovered is because they do not truly have a relationship with God. Many like to state they do, but it is only glancing blows that they have.
If they actually had a real relationship to God, their life would be more of a reflection of Scriptures and the Spirit.
Time will be assessed as we approach the actual time of death.
Superscription on the Cross
Superscription on the Cross
Mark 15:26
26 And the superscription of His accusation was written over, The King Of The Yehudim.
There was a superscription over the cross. Mark states very little about this.
Matityahu records in Matityahu 27:36-37.
36 And sitting down they watched Him there; 37 and set up over His head His accusation written, This Is Yeshua the King of the Yehudim.
Matityahu is basically the same as Mark.
Luke records in Luke 23:35-38.
35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided, saying, He saved others; let Him save Himself, if He be Messiah, the chosen of God. 36 And the soldiers also mocked Him, coming to Him, and offering Him vinegar, 37 and saying, If You be the king of the Yehudim, save Yourself. 38 And a superscription also was written over Him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, This is The King of the Yehudim.
Luke tells us that the superscription was written in three languages, Greek, Latin and Hebrew. Luke also tells us that there were those that were mocking Yeshua. This was probably going on throughout the day. There was probably a lot of things that happened several times during that day that the writers would only record as a single event.
It is ironic that someone mocked Yeshua stating, “If You be the king of the Yehudim, save Yourself.” If Yeshua had saved Himself, we would all be doomed. Yeshua is unlike us. The extent that people will go to save their lives is extraordinary. Many would allow others to die to save themselves. Yeshua was selfless. We ought to take this to heart, Luke 9:24-25.
24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it. But, whosoever will lose his life for My sake, the same shall save it. 25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?
Throughout history and even today, few have actually taken a selfless view of this. We do not necessarily have to die to fulfill this Scripture. But we ought to place others needs above ours once in a while.
At this time, Luke records that they offered Yeshua vinegar. There is nothing recorded of whether or not Yeshua drank the vinegar. However, it is more than likely that Yeshua did not partake in the wine or vinegar until just before He died. This will be recorded later in Yochanan.
Yochanan records related to the superscription in Yochanan 19:19-22.
19 And Pilate wrote a title, and put on the cross. And the writing was, Yeshua of Nazareth the King of the Yehudim. 20 This title then read many of the Yehudim. For the place where Yeshua was crucified was nigh to the city and it was written in Hebrew, Greek, Latin. 21 Then said the Chief Priests of the Yehudim to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Yehudim; but that He said, I am King of the Yehudim. 22 Pilate answered, What I have written I have written.
Yochanan is the only one that tells us who wrote the superscription, Pilate. It is unlikely that Pilate physically wrote the superscription, he more than likely gave the command.
What Yochanan records is slightly different than what the other gospels state. Yochanan records that it is Yeshua of Nazareth. The other Gospels may have paraphrased what was written.
Yochanan states that because of the location of the crucifixion a number of Yehudim saw the superscription.
The Chief Priests were not too happy what Pilate wrote. They said it should be changed to “I am King of the Yehudim.” Pilate had no intentions of changing it. At this point, Pilate was probably not too happy with the Chief Priests. They had forced him into a corner and he was more than likely unwilling to do anything for them at this point. Pilate from this time forward would not favor them.
Two Different Thieves
Two Different Thieves
Mark 15:27
27 And with Him they crucify two thieves; the one on His right hand, and one (hena) on His left.
When Yeshua was on the cross there were thieves on either side of Him.
Mark 15:28
28 And the Scripture was fulfilled, which said, And He was numbered with the transgressors.
The thieves present were a fulfillment of Yeshayahu 53:12.
12 Therefore will I divide Him with the multitudes (rav), and He shall divide the spoil with the strong; because He has poured out His soul to death. And He was numbered with the transgressors; and He bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
Yeshua was crucified with the thieves and bore the sins of many. Mark has limited information related to the two that were crucified with Yeshua.
Matityahu records in Matityahu 27:38.
38 Then were there two thieves crucified with Him, one on the right hand, and one on the left.
Then in Matityahu 27:44.
44 The thieves also, which were crucified with Him, cast the same in His teeth.
“Cast in His teeth” comes from the Greek word ονειδιζω oneidizo (G3679). It is in the Bible 10 times. ονειδιζω oneidizo (G3679) is translated upbraid 3 times, reproach 3 times, revile 2 times, cast in (one’s) teeth 1 time and suffer reproach 1 time. It is to reproach or upbraid.
Mark made no mention of the thieves mocking Yeshua; however, Matityahu records this.
Luke records similar to Matityahu in Luke 23:39.
39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on Him, saying, If You be Messiah, save Yourself and us.
Luke records what the malefactor or thief said to Yeshua. He mocks Yeshua to save them. However, this thief had not thought of a future salvation, he wanted his present life preserved. He probably did not have any intentions of changing at the time.
Luke 23:40
40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Do not you fear God, seeing you are in the same judgment (krima)?
The other thief present rebuked the thief that railed on Yeshua. This second thief may not have recognized Yeshua as God, but he did recognize Yeshua as Messiah. The second thief understood that one is not to rebuke Yehovah’s anointed. He told the other thief in Luke 23:41.
41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds, but this Man has done nothing amiss.
Why this thief said these things is unknown. It could have been what he witnessed that day. Possibly he had heard or saw Yeshua. Then again, the Spirit may have moved on him. Either way this thief demonstrated some level of repentance.
Luke 23:42
42 And he said to Yeshua, Lord, remember me when You come into Your Kingdom.
What this thief understood is unknown, but he understood enough to ask Yeshua to remember him.
Luke 23:43
43 And Yeshua said to him, Amen I say to you, To day shall you be with Me in paradise.
Yeshua saw the repentance and belief of the truth in this thief. Yeshua told the thief, he would be in paradise with Him that day. This clearly meant this individual was going to heaven.
A lot of people have a problem with this statement. They question how it would be possible, since Yeshua would not rise for another three days. Others discount it completely because the thief did not state the appropriate words. As for me, Yeshua stated the thief would be in paradise. I do not have to figure out how it is possible, I believe my Messiah. If He said it, I believe it, end of story.
Yochanan is silent on any interaction between the thieves and Yeshua.
Mocking
Mocking
Mark 15:29-30
29 And they that passed by railed on Him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, You that destroy the Temple, and build in three days, 30 save Yourself, and come down from the cross.
During the events of the cross, Mark records that the people present were mocking Yeshua. It is unknow who these people were. They could have been those living in Yehudah or Yehudim from foreign lands. Whatever the case, many who have mocked Yeshua asked forgiveness at a later date.
Thank God, Yeshua had nothing to prove that day. Had He come down from the cross, none of us would see the rebuilt Temple.
Mark 15:31-32
31 Likewise also the Chief Priests mocking said among themselves with the Scribes, He saved others; Himself He cannot save. 32 Let Messiah the King of Yisrael descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with Him reviled Him.
Even the Chief Priests and Scribes were mocking Yeshua. They should have known better. It seems the only ones that were not mocking Yeshua were the Pharisees.
Here Mark tells us that both thieves mocked Yeshua. Finally in Luke, one thief rebukes the other, defends Yeshua and asks to be remembered. Possibly the thief’s change of heart occurred in the hours on the cross. There were others present that day that were not rebuking Yeshua. The women were present at the crucifixion.
Matityahu records related to the mocking in Matityahu 27:39-44.
39 And they that passed by reviled Him, wagging their heads, 40 and saying, You that destroy the Temple, and build in three days, save Yourself. If You be the Son of God, come down from the cross. 41 Likewise also the Chief Priests mocking, with the Scribes and Elders, said, 42 He saved others; Himself He cannot save. If He be the King of Yisrael, let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe Him. 43 He trusted in God; let Him deliver Him now, if He will have Him, for He said, I am the Son of God. 44 The thieves also, which were crucified with Him, cast the same in His teeth.
Matityahu is very similar to what is stated in Mark. Matityahu does tell us that the Elders were mocking Yeshua. Oddly enough these were fulfilling Scriptures. Such as Tehilla 3:2.
2 Many which say of My soul, no Yeshua for Him in God. Selah.
Although all this was happening, Yeshua did not mock those who mocked Him, 1 Peter 2:21-24.
21 For even hereto were you called, because Messiah also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps. 22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in His mouth. 23 Who, when He was reviled, reviled not again; when He suffered, He threatened not; but committed to Him that judges righteously. 24 Who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live to righteousness, by whose stripes you were healed.
We need to take this example to heart. Throughout life there will be nay sayers and those who will mock us, we should not mind them in any way. We were not saved to rebuke others, we were saved to save others. We do that by spreading love Scripturally.
It is in interesting the statement Matityahu records in Matityahu 27:43.
43 He trusted in God; let Him deliver Him now, if He will have Him, for He said, I am the Son of God.
Within this Scripture is the phrase, “if He will have Him.” They were questioning if Yehovah would accept Yeshua. These people thought they knew better what God wanted than God. It is an arrogant thing to assume we know better than God. It is easy to see when others are doing it, but can we see when we do the same?
Luke records in Luke 23:35-37.
35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided, saying, He saved others; let Him save Himself, if He be Messiah, the chosen of God. 36 And the soldiers also mocked Him, coming to Him, and offering Him vinegar, 37 And saying, If You be the king of the Yehudim, save Yourself.
Luke does not record anything new and Yochanan does not record any of the mocking that occurred.
Darkness Over the Land
Darkness Over the Land
Mark 15:33
33 And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.
From the 6th hour to the 9th hour there was darkness over the land. This would be from noon to about 3 pm.
Matityahu states in Matityahu 27:45.
45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land to the ninth hour.
Matityahu records the same as Mark. These seem to fulfill Amos 8:9.
9 And it shall come to pass in that day, says Lord Yehovah, that I will cause the sun to go down at noon, and I will darken the land in the clear day.
This is exactly what Matityahu and Mark reported as happening on the day of the crucifixion, Amos 8:10.
10 And I will turn your feasts into mourning, and all your songs into lamentation; and I will bring up sackcloth upon all loins, and baldness upon every head; and I will make it as the mourning of an only (yachiyd), and the end thereof as a bitter day.
This is the beginning of a bitter day for many.
Luke records in Luke 23:44-45.
44 And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 45 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the Temple was rent in the midst.
Luke is consistent with Mark and Matityahu’s record of the darkening.
Yochanan does not state if the darkening occurred.
Some believe that this darkening is counted as one of the days in Yeshua’s three days between the crucifixion and resurrection. Others believe that Yeshua died right after the light came back at the ninth hour. Neither of these are true. Yeshua died probably three hours later when the sun set at the twelfth hour.
Spoke in Tongues
Spoke in Tongues
Mark 15:34
34 And at the ninth hour Yeshua cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? Which is, being interpreted, My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?
After the darkness was lifted at the ninth hour, Yeshua cried out stating:
Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?
Strong’s Concordance states the following:
· Eloi is Aramaic for the phrase “my God”.
· Lama is of Hebrew origin, it means why.
· Sabachthani is Aramaic for you have forsaken me.
What is odd about this is, why would Yeshuah speak a mix of Aramaic and Hebrew? Both of these languages were commonly used in Yehudah at that time. This was what Yeshua was speaking to people throughout His ministry.
We need to ask the question, if this is Aramaic and Hebrew, why was it not translated?
If one examines a Hebrew or Aramaic dictionary, one discovers that these are neither Hebrew nor Aramaic words at all. It is someone’s opinion that these are Aramaic and Hebrew so as to avoid what these words really are.
Further Mark states “being interpreted. This is similar to what Paul states in 1 Corinthians 14:26-27.
26 How is it then, brethren? When you come together, every one of you has a psalm, has a doctrine, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done to edifying. 27 If any man speak in a tongue, by two, or at the most three, and by course; and let one interpret.
We need to realize Yeshua spoke in tongues during His ministry. This is exactly what happened in Mark 5:41.
41 And He took the damsel by the hand, and said to her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say to you, arise.
It is unfortunately that so many today try to take the power of God out of our faith. No wonder there are so few real miracles in the faith today. We need to start making preparations for the latter rain. If not, it will be another dry spell for many.
Mark 15:35
35 And some of them that stood by, when they heard, said, Behold, He calls Eliyyahu.
If Yeshua was speaking Aramaic, then those present would have understood and not thought He was calling Eliyyahu.
Mark 15:36
36 And one ran and filled a sponge full of vinegar, and put on a reed, and gave Him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Eliyyahu will come to take Him down.
This is further proof that they did not understand what was being stated. What Yeshua stated was the beginning of Tehilla 22. More than likely He recited the entire Tehilla.
Matityahu records in Matityahu 27:46-49.
46 And about the ninth hour Yeshua cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? That is to say, My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? 47 Some of them that stood there, when they heard said, This calls for Eliyyahu. 48 And straightway one of them ran, and took a sponge, and filled with vinegar, and put on a reed, and gave Him to drink. 49 The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Eliyyahu will come to save Him.
Matityahu is similar to Mark with one difference. Matityahu does not state “being interpreted”. Regardless, it is still inexcusable that most do not recognize this as speaking in tongues.
Neither Luke nor Yochanan record a similar event.
Death at the Cross
Death at the Cross
Mark will record three events occurring in succession. However, these probably did not occur in rapid succession.
Mark 15:37
37 And Yeshua cried with a loud voice, and gave up the Spirit.
The first event Mark records is, Yeshua cries out with a loud voice and then gives up the Spirit. Yeshua died. This occurred sometime after Yeshua was given the sponge of vinegar. The vinegar was the final thing to complete the Passover Sacrifice of Shemos 12:8.
8 And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and matzos; with bitter they shall eat it.
Yeshua was the Lamb, He lived a sinless life and the vinegar was the bitter herbs.
As described in Mark, it seems as if this occurred shortly after the ninth hour.
Matityahu records in Matityahu 27:50.
50 Yeshua, when He had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the Spirit.
This is similar to Mark.
Luke records in Luke 23:46.
46 And when Yeshua had cried with a loud voice, He said, Father, into Your hands I commend My spirit. And having said thus, He gave up the Spirit.
Luke records something different than the other Gospels.
Yochanan will record something significantly different from other Gospels, Yochanan 19:28-30.
28 After this, Yeshua knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, I thirst. 29 Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar and they filled a sponge with vinegar, and put upon hyssop, and put to His mouth. 30 When Yeshua therefore had received the vinegar, He said, It is finished. And He bowed His head, and gave up the Spirit.
It seems that Yeshua asked for the vinegar, because the time had come. The significance of this is what is stated in Yochanan 19:31.
31 The Yehudim therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the Shabbas Day, for that Sabbas Day was a high day, besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and they might be taken away.
Yochanan tells us that it is now the preparation for the Shabbas Day and that it was to be a High Day. It was to be one of the seven Holy Convocation. Specifically, Vayyiqra 23:6-7.
6 And on the fifteenth day of the same month the Feast of Matzos to Yehovah. Seven days you must eat matzos. 7 In the first day you shall have a Holy Convocation. You shall do no servile work therein.
When Yeshua died, it was the preparation day for the Holy Convocation that is the First Day of Matzos. This occurs on Passover. Up to this point it was the preparation day for Passover. As stated in Yochanan 19:14.
14 And it was the preparation of the Passover, and about the sixth hour and he said to the Yehudim, Behold your King!
Yeshua went on the cross sometime on the 13th of Aviv, the preparation day for Passover. He died as it went from the 13th of Aviv to the 14th of Aviv. Yeshua died just as Passover was starting. It was now the 14th of Aviv Passover, the preparation for the First Holy Convocation of the Feast of Matzos.
Veil of the Temple
Veil of the Temple
Mark 15:38
38 And the veil of the Temple was rent in two from the top to the bottom.
Mark records right after Yeshua dies, the veil of the Temple is torn in two.
Luke records in Luke 23:45-46.
45 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the Temple was rent in the midst. 46 And when Yeshua had cried with a loud voice, He said, Father, into Your hands I commend My Spirit. And having said thus, He gave up the Spirit.
Luke records the Temple veil tears prior to Yeshua giving up the Spirit. This is a different order from Mark.
Yochanan does not record anything related to the veil.
Matityahu will record some information that brings into question when the veil was actually torn.
Matityahu 27:50-54
50 Yeshua, when He had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the Spirit. 51 And, behold, the veil of the Temple was rent in two from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; 52 and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, 53 and came out of the graves after His resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared to many. 54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with Him, watching Yeshua, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.
Matityahu records the following events in succession:
· Yeshua cried again with a loud voice.
· Yeshua yielded up the Spirit, He died.
· Temple veil tore in two.
· Earth did quake, and the rocks rent.
· Graves were opened.
· Bodies of the saints which slept arose.
· Saint came out of the graves after His resurrection.
· Saints that arose went into the holy city, and appeared to many.
· Centurion watching Yeshua, saw the earthquake and stated, “Truly this was the Son of God.”
It appears that the Temple Veil more than like tore in half simultaneously with Yeshua dying. Concerning this, we need to remember that there are actually two veils. There was a veil that hung at the entrance to the Holy Place that contained the Menorah, Table of Shewbread and Incense Altar. Between the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies was a second Veil. More than likely it was the first veil, the entrance to the Holy Place that was torn.
It should be noted that some do not believe that there were two veils. Depending on the source document there may have only been one veil. The one between the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies.
Centurion at the Cross
Centurion at the Cross
Mark 15:39
39 And when the centurion, which stood over against Him, saw that He so cried out, and gave up the Spirit, he said, Truly this Man was the Son of God.
Based on Mark it seems that the Centurion stated that Yeshua was the Son of God at the Crucifixion. However, the last section, it appears that the Centurion did not state this until after the resurrection.
Luke records in Luke 23:46-48.
46 And when Yeshua had cried with a loud voice, He said, Father, into Your hands I commend My Spirit. And having said thus, He gave up the Spirit. 47 Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man. 48 And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.
It appears that Luke agrees with Mark that the centurion made the statement directly after Yeshua’s death.
It is possible that the centurion in Matityahu was a different centurion. Or, Mark and Luke record the statement, but do not state it occurred just after Yeshua’s death.
Women Present
Women Present
Mark 15:40
40 There were also women looking on afar off. Among whom was Miryam Magdalene, and Miryam the mother of Yaaqov the less and of Yosef, and Salome;
Marks notes that there were women preset at the crucifixion. He states that the women were a distance away, but not how far. Those present were:
· Miryam Magdalene.
· Miryam the mother of Yaaqov the less and of Yosef.
· Salome.
Miryam Magdalene is mentioned 12 times in the Gospels. She was one of the women present when they brought spices to the sepulcher. She is first identified in Luke 8:2-3.
2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Miryam called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, 3 and Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered to Him of their substance.
Miryam the mother of Yaaqov the less and of Yosef was one of the women that brought the spices. She also told the Apostles that the sepulcher was empty, Luke 24:10.
10 It was Miryam Magdalene, and Joanna, and Miryam of Yaaqov, and other with them, which told these things to the Apostles.
Salome was also present when they brought spices.
Women were an important part of Yeshua’s ministry. As they are an important part of any ministry. They are often the ones that are the glue and support throughout the ministry.
Mark 15:41
41 Who also, when He was in Galilee, followed Him, and ministered to Him; and many other women which came up with Him to Yerushalayim.
Many of these women had followed Yeshua throughout His ministry. They were there for many of the events.
Matityahu records in Matityahu 27:55-56.
55 And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Yeshua from Galilee, ministering to Him. 56 Among which was Miryam Magdalene, and Miryam the mother of Yaaqov and Yosef, and the mother of Zebedee’s children.
Matityahu includes the mother of Zebedee’s children this would be Yaaqov and Yochanan’s mother. She is believed to be Salome.
Luke records in Luke 23:49.
49 And all His acquaintance, and the women that followed Him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.
Luke tells us that there were women from Galilee, but Luke does not provide names.
Yochanan will record in Yochanan 19:25-28.
25 Now there stood by the cross of Yeshua His mother, and His mother’s sister, Miryam of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
Yochanan includes Yeshua’s mother and her sister with those present at the crucifixion. Miryam of Cleophas is believed to be the wife of the father of Yaaqov the less, the husband of Miryam the sister of the mother of Yeshua. This may be because it lines up with the other Gospels. However, that may not be true.
Yochanan has the women closer to the cross. Close enough that Yeshua could speak to them, Yochanan 19:26-27.
26 When Yeshua therefore saw His mother, and the disciple standing by, whom He loved, He said to His mother, Woman, behold your son. 27 Then said He to the disciple, Behold your mother. And from that hour that disciple took her to his own.
Besides the women, there was a disciple present. It is stated about this disciple that Yeshua loved this one. This is not to say that Yeshua did not love all, but there seems to be a special love for this one. Many believe that this is Yochanan, because this is only found in Yochanan’s Gospel. However, there really is no evidence for this. Throughout the gospel of Yochanan, Yochanan never specifically references himself. The only disciple that is specifically called out that Yeshua loves is in Yochanan 11:2-3.
2 It was Miryam which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Elazar (Lazarus) was sick. 3 Therefore his sisters sent to Him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom You love (phileo) is sick.
More than likely, the disciple at the cross is Elazar as opposed to Yochanan the Apostle.
Yochanan 19:27
27 Then said He to the disciple, Behold your mother! And from that hour that disciple took her to his own.
It appears from this discussion that Yeshua was telling the disciple to take care of His mother. This seems to be what was done. Whoever this disciple is, it is not clearly identified in Scriptures.
After this Yeshua will take the vinegar and die, Yochanan 19:28.
28 After this, Yeshua knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, I thirst.
Before the Shabbas
Before the Shabbas
Mark 15:42
42 And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the Shabbas,
Some assume because Mark states that it was the even day before the Shabbas, it has to be Thursday evening. This is based on the seventh day Shabbas. However, there is more than one type of Shabbas. Beside the seventh day Shabbas there are the seven Holy Convocations. These can fall on any day of the week. They are date dependent. Because of this, it is possible to have more than one Shabbas in a week. In fact it is possible to have two Shabbas in a row. Based on the Gospel accounts, this is exactly what happened.
The only way to line up all the Scriptures related to this last week, Yeshua would have gone on the cross Wednesday afternoon. He died as the sun was setting and the Passover was beginning, this would be Wednesday night. This would be the preparation day for the Holy Convocation for the First day of the Feast of Matzos, a high day. The next day would be Passover Day, Thursday. This would still be the preparation for the First Day of the Feast of Matzos, a Holy Convocation, Shabbas a high day. That night Thursday would begin the First day of the Feast of Matzos a Shabbas, Holy Convocation, a High day. The next morning, Friday Morning would still be the First day of the Feast of Matzos. That night at sunset would begin the Seventh day Shabbas. Yeshua rose the next morning. This is explained in Mark 16 and Matityahu 28.
Yosef of Arimathaea
Yosef of Arimathaea
Mark 15:43
43 Yosef of Arimathaea, a honorable counselor (bouleutes), which also waited for the Kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly to Pilate, and craved the body of Yeshua.
Yosef of Arimathaea is believed to be a member of the Sanhedrin. Some base this on the use of the word counselor in the text.
Counselor comes from the Greek word βουλευτης bouleutes (G1010). It is in the Bible 2 times and is always translated counsellor. The other time it is used is in Luke 23:50.
50 And, behold, a man named Yosef, a counselor (bouleutes); a good man, and a just.
Some equate counselor with a member of the Sanhedrin. This may be more someone’s opinion as opposed to fact. Yosef may have simply been a lawyer or an advisor to Pilate.
What can be said about Yosef is that he was a man of influence. Yosef was able to do what so few could do, get an audience with Pilate. It may have even been on short notice. Yosef was able to meet with Pilate and obtain the body of Messiah.
Mark 15:44
44 And Pilate marveled if He were already dead and calling the centurion, he asked him whether He had been any while dead.
Initially, Pilate did not believe that Yeshua was dead at the time. It typically took several days before one died on the cross. Crucifixion was a long and drawn out process. It was supposed to cause pain over a long period of time. Crucifixion was used as a deterrent to others.
Pilate had the centurion report the status of Yeshua. The last thing Pilate need was Yeshua to survive the crucifixion. This would just overly complicate Pilate’s life.
Mark 15:45
45 And when he knew of the centurion, he gave the body to Yosef.
After it was reported to Pilate that Yeshua was dead, he allowed Yosef to take the body.
At this point, Pilate probably did not care what happened to the body. Possibly, Pilate knew that in Yudaea criminals were burned in the garbage dumps. By giving the body to Yosef, Pilate would have one over the Chief Priests. Thereby, Pilate would have the last say in the matter. It was a minor victory over the Chief Priests. Sometimes in life, the small victories can add up. Pilate had the last say or did He?
Yeshua’s Disciple
Yeshua’s Disciple
There is additional information in the other gospels that may shed some light on Yosef of Arimathaea, Matityahu 27:57-58.
57 When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Yosef, who also himself was Yeshua’s disciple. 58 He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Yeshua. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered.
Yosef was not only a counselor, he was considered a rich man. Arimathaea was approximately 15 to 20 miles north of Yerushalayim. He may have come from outside Yerushalayim, yet he still had property in Yerushalayim to bury the body.
Additionally, it will become clear that Yosef had servants at his disposal. There were a number of other things that needed to be accomplish that day. Yosef needed help from others to ensure he was able to get the body before anyone else and properly bury Yeshua. Yosef would not be able to move the body on his own.
Yosef was considered a disciple of Yeshua. There were probably a number of wealthy people who believed in Yeshua. Not all those who were wealthy or part of the Religious Class disapproved of Yeshua. Many were looking for the arrival of Messiah. The issue for many was that there were so many charlatans. One can become jaded over time. However, for some reason Yosef believed in Yeshua. It is never stated why Yosef believed, but Yosef committed his life that night.
Yosef was labeled a disciple. Not all who study are a disciple. A disciple is one that actually follows the teachings and doctrines of the teacher. Yeshua defined a disciple in Yochanan 15:7-8.
7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done to you. 8 Herein is My Father glorified, that you bear much fruit; so shall you be My disciples.
Being a disciple meant that one abided in Yeshua’s word. This is something different than many imagine today. Considering few know Yeshua’s words. They are mostly raised on Church Doctrine, rather than the pure word. The Gospel writers who were close to Yeshua considered Yosef a disciple. He had more likely proven himself in his walk. Something the disciples of the First Century took more serious than many of us today.
Just like in Mark, Matityahu records that the body was delivered to Yosef. Either the Romans delivered the body or Yosef had people assisting Him. It is unlikely the Romans were willing to help with the body of Yeshua. Yosef probably had a number of servants and other individuals that were willing to help in the transport of Yeshua’s body. These were willing to go against the wishes of the Chief Priests. These too may have been disciples.
Luke records in Luke 23:50-52.
50 And, behold, a man named Yoseph, a counselor; a good man, and a just. 51 The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them; of Arimathaea, a city of the Yehudim. Who also himself waited for the Kingdom of God. 52 This went to Pilate, and begged the body of Yeshua.
Luke tells us that Yosef was not in agreement with others. The others in this case would be the High Priest and the Chief Priests. This may indicate that Yosef was either a part of the Sanhedrin or an advisor to the counsel. Yosef probably had inside information. He would have needed to have this information to make Yeshua’s transition to the grave. He evidently had sufficient funds for spices. Additionally, if he was going to go to Pilate, he would need to know the precise timing of Yeshua’s death. He could not go early, Pilate would not release the body. If Yosef went late, someone else would have already obtained the body. Either Yosef was at the crucifixion and then traveled to Pilate. Or more than likely, Yosef was in close proximity to Pilate and waited to hear of Yeshua’s death. As such, a runner may have been used to inform Yosef.
Having advance notice of the plans of the Chef Priests would have made it easier to plan for Yeshua’s burial. Yosef would be able to have the spice ready for the burial. Yosef had to coordinate the efforts of several people to successfully obtain the body before the Chief Priests.
Then again the Chief Priests may have thought that there was sufficient time. They may not have seen the urgency in obtaining the body. They may not have even thought that there were those that would openly defy them.
Verifying Death
Verifying Death
Yochanan 19:31
31 The Yehudim therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the Shabbas Day, for that Shabbas Day was a high day, besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and they might be taken away.
There was those present at the crucifixion that wanted the legs of the three broken. They did not want them to remain on the cross overnight. This would fulfill Devarim 21:22-23.
22 And if a man have committed a sin judgment (mishpat) of death, and he be to be put to death, and you hang him on a tree. 23 His carcass (nevela) shall not remain all night upon the tree, but you shall in any wise bury him that day; for he that is hanged accursed of Redeemer; that your earth (adamah) be not defiled, which Yehovah your Redeemer gives you an inheritance.
This is not discussed in any other of the Gospels. Although some have issue with Yochanan’s record of events, without him certain details would not be known. Yochanan is the only one to discuss the timing of the events at the beginning. Yochanan clarifies that the crucifixion is Wednesday night. This is because it was a preparation for a High Day that would begin Thursday night rather than just a Seventh Day Shabbas.
Yochanan 19:32-33
32 Then came the soldiers, and broke the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with Him. 33 But when they came to Yeshua, and saw that He was dead already, they broke not His legs.
To speed along the death of those crucified, they broke the legs of the individual on the cross. This limited the ability of the individual to use their legs to support their body. The Romans would hasten death by breaking the legs below the knee with a blunt instrument. Medically this might either speed death due to increase blood loss from the fracture site or respiratory failure from an embolism.
The Romans broke the two thieves legs; however, they did not brake Yeshua’s. He had already died. This was a fulfillment of Shemos 12:46.
46 In one house shall it be eaten; you shall not carry forth ought of the flesh abroad out of the house; neither shall you break a bone thereof.
Again in Numbers 9:12.
12 They shall leave none of it to the morning, nor break any bone of it. According to all the ordinances of the Passover they shall keep it.
And in Tehilla 34:20.
20 He keeps all His bones, not one of them is broken.
The crucifixion itself was a fulfillment of Tehilla 22:13-15.
13 They gaped upon Me their mouths, a ravening and a roaring lion. 14 I am poured out like water, and all My bones are out of joint. My heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of My bowels. 15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and My tongue cleaves to My jaws; and you have brought Me into the dust of death.
In the end, we do not know what specifically caused Yeshua’s death. The physical cause is not as important as the spiritual cause. We all had a hand in the spiritual cause. To this day, we continue to pile up reasons with our continuous disobedience and failure to submit to His will.
Yochanan 19:34
34 But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced His side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.
Again, only Yochanan records that a Roman soldier pierced Yeshua’s side with a spear. When the soldier did this, blood and water came out Yeshua’s side.
It is interesting that they were able to distinguish the blood from the water. They do not record anything else coming forth. These two, the blood and the water are significant. We receive forgiveness by His blood, Colossians 1:20.
20 And, having made peace through the blood of His cross, by Him to reconcile all things to Himself; by Him, whether things in earth, or things in heaven.
It is by the water we are cleansed, Ephesians 5:26.
26 That He might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
What they actually saw and how they saw it that day, we will not know in this lifetime. What is important is what Yochanan recorded. It does bring to mind 1 Yochanan 5:6-8.
6 This is He that came by water and blood, Yeshua Messiah; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that bear witness, because the Spirit is truth. 7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit, and these three are one. 8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood. And these three agree in one.
We know that Yeshua came by water and blood. However, we can never forget the Spirit’s involvement in Yeshua’s life. Sometimes this is forgotten. Without the Spirit, we do not have the Truth. Without the Truth, there is no Spirit to have. We must make the Spirit a vital part of our lives and it must be in His Truth only, as one.
Yochanan 19:35
35 And he that saw bare record, and his record is true and he knows that he said true, that you might believe.
The he in Yochanan 19:35 is often assumed to be Yochanan; however, this may not be true. We need to open ourselves up to the possibility that what tradition has often taught us may only be tradition. Tradition was one of the main things Yeshua came against, Matityahu 15:6.
6 And honor not his father or his mother. Thus have you made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.
We need to be opened to what God is telling us. Traditions are blinders that inhibit our spiritual growth, Yochanan 19:36.
36 For these things were done, that the Scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of Him shall not be broken. 37 And again another Scripture says, They shall look on Him whom they pierced.
Not a bone was broken and they looked upon Him who they pierced. Often people think this means those who pierced Him would pay the price. Unfortunately many are unaware of where this is was prophesied, Zekharya 12:10.
10 And I will pour upon the house of Daviyd, and upon the inhabitants of Yerushalayim, the spirit of grace and of supplications. And they shall look upon Me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for Him, as one mourns for only (yachiyd), and shall be in bitterness for Him, as one that is in bitterness for firstborn.
It seems that these are mourning and in repentance. God is not punishing these, He is pouring out a portion of His Spirit. This works its way to Zekharya 13:6.
6 And shall say to Him, What these wounds in Your hands? Then He shall answer, with which I was wounded the house of My friends.
We need to realize that God’s perspective is different from ours. Those we see as adversaries are seen as friends by God in the future. There are some wondrous things that will happen when Yeshua returns. Many of which are not traditionally taught, but scripturally true. We need take our blinders off and realize that God has something greater in the future than punishment.
Yochanan19:38
38 And after this Yosef of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Yeshua, but secretly for fear of the Yehudim, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Yeshua. And Pilate gave leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Yeshua.
Once it was clear that Yeshua was dead, Pilate allowed Yosef to take the body. Prior to this, Yosef was secretly a disciple of Yeshua. After this, there was no mistaking Yosef’s loyalties.
We should never be secret about our beliefs, we are warned in Matityahu 10:32-33.
32 Whosoever therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven. 33 But whosoever shall deny Me before men, him will I also deny before My Father which is in heaven.
Keeping our faith a secret is never the way to go. When we keep our faith a secret, Yeshua will keep it a secret from the Father. There is never a reason to deny or hide our faith.
Burial
Burial
Mark 15:46
46 And he bought fine linen, and took Him down, and wrapped Him in the linen, and laid Him in a sepulcher which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone to the door of the sepulcher.
Once Yosef had the body, He bought a linen to wrap the body in. Yosef place Yeshua in a sepulcher that was carved out of rock and rolled a stone before it. This was prophesied in Yeshayahu 22:16.
16 What have you here? And whom have you here, that you have hewed You out a sepulcher here, he that hew Him out a sepulcher on high, that engraves (chaqaq) a Mishkan for Himself in a rock (sela)?
47 And Miryam Magdalene and Miryam of Yosef beheld where He was laid.
Two of the women Miryam Magdalene and Miryam of Yosef observe what happened. They would return here on Shabbas.
Matityahu recorded in Matityahu 27:59-61.
59 And when Yosef had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, 60 and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock. And he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulcher, and departed. 61 And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulcher.
Matityahu is similar to Mark. Except, Matityahu does not mention that Yosef bought a new linen. Additionally, Yosef had a tomb hewn out of rock. Yosef did not purchase the tomb already made.
Luke records in Luke 23:53-56.
53 And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulcher that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid. 54 And that day was the preparation, and the Shabbas drew on. 55 And the women also, which came with Him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulcher, and how His body was laid. 56 And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the Shabbas Day according to the commandment.
Luke tells us that no one had used the tomb before. The women who observed the burial by Yosef went to prepare spices, but they rested on the Shabbas day. If they rested on the Shabbas Day and returned another day, we will discover that there were actually two Shabbas days in a row. Luke 24:1 states “first of the week” is actually “first of the Shabbas.”
1 Now upon the first day of the week (sabbaton), very early in the morning, they came to the sepulcher, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.
Week is the Greek word σαββατον sabbaton (G4521). It is the Greek word for Shabbas.
Nicodemus Joins Yosef
Nicodemus Joins Yosef
39 And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Yeshua by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pound.
Yochanan is the only Gospel that tells us of Nicodemus. While Yosef was getting permission to take down Yeshua, Nicodemus was preparing the spices for burial. He meet Yosef at the cross.
Nicodemus is first discussed in Yochanan 3:1-2.
1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Yehudim. 2 The same came to Yeshua by night, and said to Him, Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God. For no man can do these miracles that You do, except God be with Him.
This was the beginning of Nicodemus’ conversion to a follower of Yeshua. He will be discussed again in Yochanan 7:50-53.
50 Nicodemus said to them, he that came to Yeshua by night, being one of them, 51 Does our law judge man, before it hear him, and know what he does? 52 They answered and said to him, Are you also of Galilee? Search, and look, for out of Galilee arises no prophet. 53 And every man went to his own house.
Nicodemus is with the Chief Priests and Pharisees; however, they are not interested in anything that would hinder their decided course of actions. This may have been a turning point for Nicodemus. He realizes that they are not as open as he is. Somewhere along the line he met Yosef and made a decision. Like Yosef, he was declaring his faith openly by participating in the burial.
At this point, one has to wonder what Yosef and Nicodemus believed. Did they believe Yeshua was the Messiah or just a prophet. Possibly, they only believed that Yeshua deserved a decent burial. However, they went through a lot of trouble for a regular burial. Regardless of what they believed when they buried Yeshua, it was all going to change in a few days. Unfortunately, we never hear of either again.
40 Then took they the body of Yeshua, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Yehudim is to bury.
After Yeshua was taken down, they wrapped Yeshua in a linen cloth with the spices. More than likely Yosef and Nicodemus did this together. There may have been others involved, but that is not stated.
Yochanan 19:41-42
41 Now in the place where He was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulcher, wherein was never man yet laid. 42 There laid they Yeshua therefore because of the Yehudim’s preparation; for the sepulcher was nigh at hand.
This makes it seem that there was a garden at Golgotha where Yeshua was crucified. However, when it states in the place, it may be speaking in general terms.
Procession to Pesach Night
Procession to Pesach Night
This table collates and compares the events of the four Gospels from the time after Pilate’s final decision to crucify Yeshua to Pesach (Passover) night.
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Event |
Mt 27 |
Mk 15 |
Lk 23 |
Yn 19 |
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Procession to Golgotha |
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Led Him to be crucified |
31 |
20 |
26 |
16 |
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Compelled Simon a Cyrenian to bear Yeshua’s cross |
32 |
21 |
26 |
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He bearing cross went to Golgotha |
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17 |
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There followed a great company of people and women |
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27 |
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They bewailed and lamented Yeshua |
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27 |
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Yeshua turned and prophesied to the those following |
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28-31 |
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Two malefactors, led with Yeshua to be put to death |
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32 |
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Brought Yeshua to Golgotha (Lk called Calvary) |
33 |
22 |
33 |
17 |
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Gave Yeshua wine mingled with myrrh |
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23 |
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Gave Yeshua vinegar mingled with gall to drink |
34 |
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Yeshua tasted |
34 |
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Yeshua refused to drink |
34 |
23 |
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Crucified Yeshua |
35 |
24 |
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Roman Soldiers Divided His Garments |
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Parted Yeshua’s Garments |
35 |
24 |
34 |
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When they had crucified Yeshua then parted garments |
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23 |
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Took His garments made four parts to every soldier a part |
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23 |
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Coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout |
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23 |
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Let us not rend coat, but cast lots for it whose it shall be |
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24 |
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Scripture fulfilled, They parted My raiment among them, and for My vesture they did cast lots. |
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24 |
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Casted lots to determine what a man should take |
35 |
24 |
34 |
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Fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet |
35 |
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Crucified Yeshua |
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Sitting down they watched Yeshua there |
36 |
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Crucified Yeshua the third hour |
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25 |
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Superscription |
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Pilate wrote a title, and put on the cross |
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19 |
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Superscription written in Greek, Latin and Hebrew |
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38 |
20 |
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Superscription, This is Yeshua the King of the Yehudim |
37 |
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Superscription, The King of the Yehudim |
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26 |
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Superscription, This is the King of the Yehudim |
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38 |
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Superscription, Yeshua of Nazareth the King of the Yehudim |
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19 |
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This title read many of the Yehudim |
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20 |
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Place where Yeshua was crucified was nigh to the city |
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20 |
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Chief Priests said to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Yehudim; but that He said, I am King of the Yehudim. |
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21 |
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Pilate answered, What I have written I have written |
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22 |
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Crucified with Two Thieves |
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Crucified Yeshua with two thieves (Mt, Mk-G3027) (Lk-G2557) Yn not specific |
38 |
27 |
33 |
18 |
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One on right hand, other on the left |
38 |
27 |
33 |
18 |
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Scripture fulfilled, He was numbered with the transgressors |
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28 |
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Mocking by Yehudim |
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Yeshua stated, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do |
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34 |
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And the people stood beholding |
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35 |
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And they that passed by railed on Him |
39 |
29 |
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Wagging their heads |
39 |
29 |
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They stated, You that destroy the Temple, and build in three days, (Mt, save yourself) |
40 |
29 |
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They stated, save Yourself and come down from the cross |
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30 |
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They stated, If you be the Son of God, come down from the cross |
40 |
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Mocking by Chief Priests, Scribes, Elders |
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Chief Priest and scribes were mocking (Mt, Elders too)(Lk, rulers) |
41 |
31 |
35 |
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He saved others; Himself He cannot save |
42 |
31 |
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Stated, He saved others; let Him save Himself, if He be Messiah, the chosen of God |
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35 |
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Stated, Let Messiah the King of Ysrael descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe |
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32 |
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Stated, If He be the King of Yisrael, let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe Him |
42 |
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It was stated, He trusted in God; let Him deliver Him now, if He will have Him. For He said, I am the Son of God. |
43 |
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Soldiers Mocked Yeshua at the Cross |
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Soldiers also mocked Him |
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36 |
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Soldiers offered Him vinegar |
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36 |
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Soldiers stated, If You be the King of the Yehudim, save Yourself |
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37 |
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Women at the Cross |
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By the cross of Yeshua His mother, mother’s sister, Miryam of Cleophas, Miryam Magdalene |
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25 |
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Yeshua saw mother and disciple He loved, He said to His mother, Woman, behold your son |
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26 |
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Yeshua said to the disciple, Behold your mother. |
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27 |
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Disciple took Yeshua’s mother to his own |
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27 |
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Malefactors Redemption |
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Those crucified with Yeshua revile Him (Mt, cast the same in His teeth) |
44 |
32 |
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One malefactors railed on Him, |
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39 |
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Malefactor stated, If You be Messiah, save Yourself and us |
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39 |
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Other malefactor rebuked the one that railed |
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40 |
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d malefactor stated, Do not you fear God, seeing you are in the same condemnation? |
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40 |
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2nd stated, And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds, but this Man has done nothing amiss |
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41 |
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2nd said to Yeshua, Lord, remember me when You come into Your Kingdom |
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42 |
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Yeshua said to 2nd, Amen I say to you, To day shall you be with Me in paradise |
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43 |
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Darkness |
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6th hour, there was darkness over the whole land |
45 |
33 |
44 |
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9th hour, darkness was gone |
45 |
33 |
44 |
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Final Events of Crucifixion |
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Yeshua cries out at 9th hour |
46 |
34 |
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Sun was darkened |
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45 |
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Veil of the Temple was rent in the midst |
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45 |
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Yeshua states, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? |
46 |
34 |
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Yeshua stated, Father, into Your hands I commend My Spirit |
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46 |
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Interpreted, My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? |
46 |
34 |
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“That is to say” rather than “which is, being interpreted” |
46 |
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Some stood by thought Yeshua called Eliyyahu |
47 |
35 |
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Yeshua knowing all things were now accomplished, scripture might be fulfilled, said, I thirst. |
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28 |
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One ran and filled a sponge full of vinegar |
48 |
36 |
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Filled a sponge with vinegar, and put upon hyssop |
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29 |
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put on a reed, and gave Him to drink (Yn no mention of reed) |
48 |
36 |
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29 |
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Said, Let alone; let us see whether Eliyyahu will come to take Him down (Mt, come to save Him) |
49 |
36 |
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Yeshua cried with a loud voice |
50 |
37 |
46 |
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Yeshua said, It is finished and He bowed His head |
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30 |
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gave up the Spirit |
50 |
37 |
46 |
30 |
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Broken Bones and Spear |
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It was preparation for Sabbath High Day |
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31 |
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Yehudim asked Pilate that their legs might be broken |
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31 |
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Soldiers broke thieves legs |
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32 |
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Yeshua was already dead, they did not break His legs |
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33 |
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Soldier pieced Yeshua side |
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34 |
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Blood and water came out of Yeshua’s side |
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34 |
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His record is true that you might believe. |
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35 |
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Scripture fulfilled, A bone of Him shall not be broken |
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36 |
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Scripture said, They shall look on Him whom they pierced |
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37 |
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Events after Yeshua’s Death |
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Veil of the Temple rent in two from the top to the bottom |
51 |
38 |
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The earth did quake, and the rocks rent |
51 |
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Graves were opened |
52 |
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Many bodies of the saints which slept arose |
52 |
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Came out of the graves after His resurrection |
53 |
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Went into the holy city, and appeared to many |
53 |
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Centurion, they that were with him, watching Yeshua, saw earthquake, things that were done, feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God |
54 |
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Centurion at the cross, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the Spirit said, Truly this Man was the Son of God |
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39 |
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Centurion saw, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous Man |
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47 |
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People that came together to that sight, beholding the things smote their breasts, and returned |
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48 |
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Women looking on afar off, Miryam Magdalene, Miryam the mother of Yaaqov the less and of Yosef, and Salome; |
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40 |
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There were many there from Galilee afar off |
55 |
41 |
49 |
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Miryam Magdalene, Miryam the mother of Yaaqov and Yosef, and the mother of Zebedee’s children |
56 |
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Yosef of Arimathaea |
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Even had come, preparation day before the Shabbas |
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42 |
54 |
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Even was come, Yosef rich man, who was Yeshua’s disciple |
57 |
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Yosef disciple of Yeshua secretly |
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38 |
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Yosef of Arimathaea, honorable counselor |
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43 |
50 |
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Yosef of Arimathaea, a good man, and a just |
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50 |
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Yosef had not consented to the counsel and deed of them |
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51 |
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Yosef waited for the Kingdom of God |
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43 |
51 |
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Yosef went in (Mk, boldly) to Pilate |
58 |
43 |
52 |
38 |
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Yosef desired (Mt begged) the body of Yeshua |
58 |
43 |
52 |
38 |
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Pilate marveled if Yeshua were already dead |
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44 |
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Pilate contacted the centurion, asked if Yeshua was dead |
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44 |
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Pilate knew gave body to Yosef |
58 |
45 |
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38 |
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Burial |
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Yosef bought fine linen |
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46 |
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Took Yeshua down |
59 |
46 |
53 |
38 |
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Nicodemus brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes |
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39 |
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Wrapped Yeshua in linen |
59 |
46 |
53 |
40 |
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Wrapped Yeshua in linen with spices |
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40 |
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Laid in sepulcher hewn out of rock |
60 |
46 |
53 |
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Place crucified there was a garden and a new sepulcher |
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41 |
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Never man before was laid in sepulcher |
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53 |
41 |
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Rolled stone in front of sepulcher |
60 |
46 |
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Laid because Yehudim preparation sepulcher was close |
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42 |
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Yosef departed |
60 |
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Women Watched Burial |
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Miryam Magdalene, Miryam of Yosef beheld where Yeshua was laid |
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47 |
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Women who came from Galilee with Yeshua followed Yosef |
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55 |
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Women beheld the sepulcher, how Yeshua’s body was laid |
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55 |
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Women prepared spices and ointments |
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56 |
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Women rested Shabbas day according to commandment |
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