The Chronology of the Crucifixion and Resurrection
Tuesday
Jesus Christ ate an evening Passover meal with His disciples
and instituted the New Covenant symbols (Matthew 26:26-28). Jesus was
then betrayed by Judas, arrested and during the night brought before the
high priest.
Wednesday
Jesus died around 3 p.m. (Matthew 27:46-50). This was the
preparation day for the annual, not weekly, Sabbath, which began at sunset
(Mark 15:42; Luke 23:54; John 19:31). Jesus' body was placed in the tomb
just before sunset (Matthew 27:57-60).
Friday
The high-day Sabbath now past, the women bought and prepared
spices for anointing Jesus' body before resting on the weekly Sabbath
day, which began at Friday sunset (Mark 16:1; Luke 23:56).
