Last Week of Jesus - the events & Trials, Crucifixion, Death, Burial, Resurrection.
Jesus Christ was indeed crucified in the Year AD 31, the 1st Month Nisan/Aviv, the 14th Day, being the 6th day of the week, the preparation, the Passover Feast, and died approx. at the hour of 3 PM at the time evening sacrifice, a few short hours before sunset, was buried and rested the 7th Day Sabbath [15th], being both the Creation Sabbath and Feastal sabbath that year combined, and He resurrected very early the First day of the week [16th].
Year: 31 AD [see late 457 BC, + 486 1/2 of the 490/2,300, [+1, no year 0]
Month: 1st, Nisan/Aviv
Day: 14th, Passover Feast, being the 6th Day [of the week], the preparation
Hour: About the Ninth Hour, or 3PM, time of the evening Sacrifice
There is of course another mention of another time, in relation, being given in Revelation 9:15, which speaks of the exact moment of "an hour, and a day, and a month, and a year" and perhaps another time, we may come to this, but not now, not this thread.
The direct answer for this question, as to when did Jesus die, and all of the above cross-time statements, are directly found in the Pages of Scripture [Type in the OT, Prophecy and Gospels], and also the Spirit of Prophecy, especially the Book Desire of Ages [read chapters 62-82, specifically to see the exact timeframes]
www . connectingwithjesus . org/media/DA . pdf
Let's take a look at the background to all of this.
Now, let us consider that in the very week leading up to the Passover itself, from the very day that Jesus left Bethany [where He had rested the 7th Day Sabbath of the Lord thy God, six days before the Passover; John 12:1] and coming into and entering Jerusalem, in the Triumphal Entry [Matthew 21:1], being the First Day of the Week towards the setting of the sun [Mark 11:11], Jesus was in the Temple on several days [Day 1, 2, 3] in a row:
[Jesus is coming from Bethany, where He had rested on the 7th Day Sabbath at Lazarus' house, now to Jerusalem on the First day of the week, and thus picks up where Matthew and Mark come in.]
And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves. John 11:55
[For the Passover, see Exodus 12:1-14; Leviticus 23:4-9; etc]
Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast? John 11:56
Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take him. John 11:57
Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. John 12:1
On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, John 12:12
Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. John 12:13
[First Day of the Week, the Triumphal Entry at the near the setting of the Sun]
[Note for times, keep an eye on when Jesus is entering and leaving the city, and speaking in the Temple, for one must have all 4 Gospels open and consulted together to see this.]
And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this? Matthew 21:10
And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve. Mark 11:11
[Second Day of the Week, casting out the Moneychangers; 2nd Cleansing of the Temple at the end of His Ministry]
And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, Matthew 21:12
And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves. Matthew 21:13
And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there. Matthew 21:17
And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry: Mark 11:12
And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; Mark 11:15
And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple. Mark 11:16
And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves. Mark 11:17
And when even was come, he went out of the city. Mark 11:19
[Third Day of the Week, the Last Confrontation between Jesus and the Priests, being before two days before the Passover Matthew 26:2; Mark 14;1]
Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. Matthew 21:18
And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority? Matthew 21:23
And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. Mark 11:20
And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders, Mark 11:27
Additionally, the Spirit of Prophecy, which includes the Desire of Ages and the Great Controversy, etc., confirm the above time line and are in perfect harmony with the Scripture, please see the Desire of Ages references cited for the clearest time line.
We may therefore conclude that when Jesus was on His last day [Third Day of the Week] of teaching in the Temple, it was just before two days before the Passover [Matthew 26:1-2; Mark 14:1; Luke 21:37-38, 22:1], and He having taught already two consecutive days in the Temple, prior [on the First [Triumphal Entry] and Second Days of the Week [Casting out the Moneychangers]]:
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! Matthew 23:37
Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. Matthew 23:38
For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Matthew 23:39
And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected. Luke 13:32
Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem. Luke 13:33
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not! Luke 13:34
Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Luke 13:35
Thus from Tuesday [Third Day of the Week] was the “to day” and Wednesday [Fourth Day of the Week] was the “to morrow” and Thursday [Fifth Day of the Week] was the “third [day]” when Jesus would finally be finished [“perfected” [Strong's Concordance; G5048; τελειόω] which is completed, finished] working the miracles [“cast out devils” and “do cures”] and thus enter into His final experiences as mortal man, Thursday night, unto Friday [Sixth Day of the Week] be buried Sabbath [Seventh Day of the Week] and resurrect Sunday [First Day of the Week].
The Last Miracle Jesus did before His death, was the healing of the High Priest's servants ear, the very night He was betrayed:
And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him. Luke 22:51
This is where Jesus stated that He had recently been with them, teaching "daily" in the Temple:
In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me. Matthew 26:55
I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled. Mark 14:49
And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, Luke 19:47
When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness. Luke 22:53
Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. John 18:20
Even the Disciples carried this practice forward after Pentecost, at least for a short while:
And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Acts 2:46
And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. Acts 5:42
The Spirit of Prophecy, even the Desire of Ages, now sets the timeline perfectly, as already noted above:
"This chapter is based on Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-11; Luke 7:36-50; John 11:55-57; John 12:1-11.
Simon of Bethany was accounted a disciple of Jesus. He was one of the few Pharisees who had openly joined Christ’s followers. He acknowledged Jesus as a teacher, and hoped that He might be the Messiah, but he had not accepted Him as a Saviour. His character was not transformed; his principles were unchanged.
Simon had been healed of the leprosy, and it was this that had drawn him to Jesus. He desired to show his gratitude, and at Christ’s last visit to Bethany he made a feast for the Saviour and His disciples. This feast brought together many of the Jews. There was at this time much excitement at Jerusalem. Christ and His mission were attracting greater attention than ever before. Those who had come to the feast closely watched His movements, and some of them with unfriendly eyes.
The Saviour had reached Bethany only six days before the Passover, and according to His custom had sought rest at the home of Lazarus. The crowds of travelers who passed on to the city spread the tidings that He was on His way to Jerusalem, and that He would rest over the Sabbath at Bethany. Among the people there was great enthusiasm. Many flocked to Bethany, some out of sympathy with Jesus, and others from curiosity to see one who had been raised from the dead.
Many expected to hear from Lazarus a wonderful account of scenes witnessed after death. They were surprised that he told them nothing.” [The Desire of Ages, Chapter 63, "Thy King Cometh", Page 557] -text . egwwritings . org/publication.php?pubtype=Book&bookCode=DA&lang=en&collection=2§ion=all&pagenumber=557
See also the same references in the following, thus we have the start of the timeline, as noted above, in perfect harmony with Scripture:
[The Spirit of Prophecy Volume 2, p. 372.1]
text . egwwritings . org/publication.php?pubtype=Book&bookCode=2SP&lang=en&collection=2§ion=all&pagenumber=372&QUERY=feast+sabbath&resultId=1
[The Spirit of Prophecy Volume 3, p. 186.3 (1)]
text . egwwritings . org/publication.php?pubtype=Book&bookCode=3SP&lang=en&collection=2§ion=all&pagenumber=186&QUERY=feast+sabbath&resultId=3
[ST October 9, 1879, par. 1]
text . egwwritings . org/publication.php?pubtype=Periodical&bookCode=ST&lang=en&collection=2§ion=all&QUERY=feast+sabbath&resultId=7&year=1879&month=October&day=9
[Redemption: or the Teachings of Christ, the Anointed One, p. 105.1]
text . egwwritings . org/publication.php?pubtype=Book&bookCode=4Red&lang=en&collection=2§ion=all&pagenumber=105&QUERY=feast+sabbath&resultId=15
Now, let us corroborate what we have here from Scripture with the Spirit of Prophecy more specifically. Then we will move back to Scripture, then back to the SoP again and again until we are finished.
Jesus Christ was indeed crucified in the Year AD 31, the 1st Month Nisan/Aviv, the 14th Day, being the 6th day of the week, the preparation, the Passover Feast, and died approx. at the hour of 3 PM at the time evening sacrifice, a few short hours before sunset, was buried and rested the 7th Day Sabbath [15th], being both the Creation Sabbath and Feastal sabbath that year combined, and He resurrected very early the First day of the week [16th].
Year: 31 AD [see late 457 BC, + 486 1/2 of the 490/2,300, [+1, no year 0]
Month: 1st, Nisan/Aviv
Day: 14th, Passover Feast, being the 6th Day [of the week], the preparation
Hour: About the Ninth Hour, or 3PM, time of the evening Sacrifice
There is of course another mention of another time, in relation, being given in Revelation 9:15, which speaks of the exact moment of "an hour, and a day, and a month, and a year" and perhaps another time, we may come to this, but not now, not this thread.
The direct answer for this question, as to when did Jesus die, and all of the above cross-time statements, are directly found in the Pages of Scripture [Type in the OT, Prophecy and Gospels], and also the Spirit of Prophecy, especially the Book Desire of Ages [read chapters 62-82, specifically to see the exact timeframes]
www . connectingwithjesus . org/media/DA . pdf
Let's take a look at the background to all of this.
Now, let us consider that in the very week leading up to the Passover itself, from the very day that Jesus left Bethany [where He had rested the 7th Day Sabbath of the Lord thy God, six days before the Passover; John 12:1] and coming into and entering Jerusalem, in the Triumphal Entry [Matthew 21:1], being the First Day of the Week towards the setting of the sun [Mark 11:11], Jesus was in the Temple on several days [Day 1, 2, 3] in a row:
[Jesus is coming from Bethany, where He had rested on the 7th Day Sabbath at Lazarus' house, now to Jerusalem on the First day of the week, and thus picks up where Matthew and Mark come in.]
And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves. John 11:55
[For the Passover, see Exodus 12:1-14; Leviticus 23:4-9; etc]
Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast? John 11:56
Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take him. John 11:57
Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. John 12:1
On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, John 12:12
Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. John 12:13
[First Day of the Week, the Triumphal Entry at the near the setting of the Sun]
[Note for times, keep an eye on when Jesus is entering and leaving the city, and speaking in the Temple, for one must have all 4 Gospels open and consulted together to see this.]
And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this? Matthew 21:10
And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve. Mark 11:11
[Second Day of the Week, casting out the Moneychangers; 2nd Cleansing of the Temple at the end of His Ministry]
And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, Matthew 21:12
And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves. Matthew 21:13
And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there. Matthew 21:17
And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry: Mark 11:12
And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; Mark 11:15
And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple. Mark 11:16
And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves. Mark 11:17
And when even was come, he went out of the city. Mark 11:19
[Third Day of the Week, the Last Confrontation between Jesus and the Priests, being before two days before the Passover Matthew 26:2; Mark 14;1]
Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. Matthew 21:18
And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority? Matthew 21:23
And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. Mark 11:20
And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders, Mark 11:27
Additionally, the Spirit of Prophecy, which includes the Desire of Ages and the Great Controversy, etc., confirm the above time line and are in perfect harmony with the Scripture, please see the Desire of Ages references cited for the clearest time line.
We may therefore conclude that when Jesus was on His last day [Third Day of the Week] of teaching in the Temple, it was just before two days before the Passover [Matthew 26:1-2; Mark 14:1; Luke 21:37-38, 22:1], and He having taught already two consecutive days in the Temple, prior [on the First [Triumphal Entry] and Second Days of the Week [Casting out the Moneychangers]]:
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! Matthew 23:37
Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. Matthew 23:38
For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Matthew 23:39
And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected. Luke 13:32
Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem. Luke 13:33
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not! Luke 13:34
Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Luke 13:35
Thus from Tuesday [Third Day of the Week] was the “to day” and Wednesday [Fourth Day of the Week] was the “to morrow” and Thursday [Fifth Day of the Week] was the “third [day]” when Jesus would finally be finished [“perfected” [Strong's Concordance; G5048; τελειόω] which is completed, finished] working the miracles [“cast out devils” and “do cures”] and thus enter into His final experiences as mortal man, Thursday night, unto Friday [Sixth Day of the Week] be buried Sabbath [Seventh Day of the Week] and resurrect Sunday [First Day of the Week].
The Last Miracle Jesus did before His death, was the healing of the High Priest's servants ear, the very night He was betrayed:
And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him. Luke 22:51
This is where Jesus stated that He had recently been with them, teaching "daily" in the Temple:
In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me. Matthew 26:55
I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled. Mark 14:49
And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, Luke 19:47
When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness. Luke 22:53
Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. John 18:20
Even the Disciples carried this practice forward after Pentecost, at least for a short while:
And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Acts 2:46
And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. Acts 5:42
The Spirit of Prophecy, even the Desire of Ages, now sets the timeline perfectly, as already noted above:
"This chapter is based on Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-11; Luke 7:36-50; John 11:55-57; John 12:1-11.
Simon of Bethany was accounted a disciple of Jesus. He was one of the few Pharisees who had openly joined Christ’s followers. He acknowledged Jesus as a teacher, and hoped that He might be the Messiah, but he had not accepted Him as a Saviour. His character was not transformed; his principles were unchanged.
Simon had been healed of the leprosy, and it was this that had drawn him to Jesus. He desired to show his gratitude, and at Christ’s last visit to Bethany he made a feast for the Saviour and His disciples. This feast brought together many of the Jews. There was at this time much excitement at Jerusalem. Christ and His mission were attracting greater attention than ever before. Those who had come to the feast closely watched His movements, and some of them with unfriendly eyes.
The Saviour had reached Bethany only six days before the Passover, and according to His custom had sought rest at the home of Lazarus. The crowds of travelers who passed on to the city spread the tidings that He was on His way to Jerusalem, and that He would rest over the Sabbath at Bethany. Among the people there was great enthusiasm. Many flocked to Bethany, some out of sympathy with Jesus, and others from curiosity to see one who had been raised from the dead.
Many expected to hear from Lazarus a wonderful account of scenes witnessed after death. They were surprised that he told them nothing.” [The Desire of Ages, Chapter 63, "Thy King Cometh", Page 557] -text . egwwritings . org/publication.php?pubtype=Book&bookCode=DA&lang=en&collection=2§ion=all&pagenumber=557
See also the same references in the following, thus we have the start of the timeline, as noted above, in perfect harmony with Scripture:
[The Spirit of Prophecy Volume 2, p. 372.1]
text . egwwritings . org/publication.php?pubtype=Book&bookCode=2SP&lang=en&collection=2§ion=all&pagenumber=372&QUERY=feast+sabbath&resultId=1
[The Spirit of Prophecy Volume 3, p. 186.3 (1)]
text . egwwritings . org/publication.php?pubtype=Book&bookCode=3SP&lang=en&collection=2§ion=all&pagenumber=186&QUERY=feast+sabbath&resultId=3
[ST October 9, 1879, par. 1]
text . egwwritings . org/publication.php?pubtype=Periodical&bookCode=ST&lang=en&collection=2§ion=all&QUERY=feast+sabbath&resultId=7&year=1879&month=October&day=9
[Redemption: or the Teachings of Christ, the Anointed One, p. 105.1]
text . egwwritings . org/publication.php?pubtype=Book&bookCode=4Red&lang=en&collection=2§ion=all&pagenumber=105&QUERY=feast+sabbath&resultId=15
Now, let us corroborate what we have here from Scripture with the Spirit of Prophecy more specifically. Then we will move back to Scripture, then back to the SoP again and again until we are finished.
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