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The Chronology of Christ's Crucifixtion and Resurrection
The Chronology of Christ's Crucifixion and Resurrection
Tuesday: Jesus Christ ate an early-evening Passover meal with His disciples
(at the beginning of Nisan 14, Jewish reckoning) 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 was crucified and died around 3 p.m. (Matthew 27:46-50).
This was the preparation day for the annual, not weekly, Sabbath, which began that
evening (Mark 15:42; Luke 23:54; John 19:31). Jesus' body was placed in the tomb
at twilight (Matthew 27:57-60).
Thursday: This was the high-day Sabbath, the first day of Unleavened Bread
(John 19:31; Leviticus 23:4-7). It is described as the day after the Day of Preparation
(Matthew 27:62).
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
sunset (Mark 16:1; Luke 23:56).
Saturday: The women rested on the weekly Sabbath, according to the Fourth
Commandment (Luke 23:56; Exodus 20:8-11). Jesus rose around sunset, exactly three
days and three nights (72 hours) after burial, fulfilling the sign of Jonah and authenticating
Jesus' Messiahship.
Sunday: The women brought the prepared spices early in the morning while it
was still dark (Luke 24:1; John 20:1). Jesus had already risen (Matthew 28:1-6; Mark 16:2-6; Luke 24:2-3; John 20:1). He did not rise on Sunday morning, but at sunset
the day before.
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