‏ Mark 15:42

The Burial of Christ; The Women at the Sepulchre

This section tells about the burial of Jesus. It was a sad and serious event, but also fulfilled God’s plan. Even though Jesus was killed as a criminal, his burial showed honor and respect. The way he was buried also fulfilled Old Testament prophecy and prepared for the miracle of his resurrection.

v. 42: Jesus died just before the Sabbath began. The day he died was called the "preparation day," which is the day before the Sabbath (Mark 15:42 a). The Jews took the Sabbath very seriously, so everything had to be done before sunset. This teaches us to prepare our hearts for worship, not just our homes.

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