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What was happening in Jerusalem on that weekend? Of what value were the witnesses who could share testimony of what they had seen and heard?
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The fact that the Passover was being celebrated the same weekend that Jesus and seen by so many had to give pause to think about the Passover lamb whose blood was placed on the door lintels to insure their safety from the angel of death. There may have been some who made the connection after the resurrection of Jesus.
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In the year 33 A.D. in Jerusalem, on this weekend, two things are taking place. In the evening in this land of the bible, the Jewish Passover and Jesus was crucified. His disciples were scattered. He was crucified and two others with Him. One on either side and Jesus in the center. Then the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and the other who was crucified with him. Anyone who was in Jerusalem on this day would have seen him die. The value of these witnesses who could confirm what they had seen and heard was invaluable.
Joseph of Arimathea was a member of the Sanhedrin. He and his friend Nicodemus had asked for the body of Jesus. They were secret followers of Jesus. Joseph was willing to step up and claim Jesus’ body from the cross and bury him in a new tomb. He knew that Jesus was for sure truly dead because he was there at the burial. He could provide witness testimony to the resurrection as he could prove that Jesus was no longer in his family’s tomb.
There were a number of unbelievers who came to witness Jesus’ death on Calvary. Their testimony was important. They had an unbiased view of what had happened. Some of them were the Jewish people, High priests, roman soldiers and the Sanhedrin.
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On this weekend in Jerusalem, Jesus and two criminals were being crucified. The witnesses account helps to establish credibility. It also helps to encourage faith, and spread the word of Jesus Christ to his followers.
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The crucifixion of Jesus and two sinners were happening on that weekend. It was the start of Passover, and several witnesses saw Jesus dying on the cross and his side pierced when blood and water spilled out. This is significant because Jesus’ death is paramount to the Christian faith.
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Jesus was going to be crucified. People were turning against Him and listening to others that wanted Him crucified. There was a trial and even though Pilate didn’t agree with the crowd, he listened, and Jesus was sent to be put to death on the cross.