Passion Week - Holy Saturday

Following Jesus' crucifixion, He was laid in a tomb belonging to Joseph, a rich man from Arimathea, and a member of the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem (the supreme council of the Jewish people),

Joseph of Arimathea was also a secret disciple of Christ, who did not go along with the decision to crucify Him. (Matthew 27:57-60; Mark 15:43-46; Luke 23:50-53; John 19:38-42).

At that point, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary wanted to embalm Jesus' body with fragrant oils and spices, but they ran out of time before the Sabbath arrived (Luke 23:54-56).

According to the custom of their nation, Saturday is the Sabbath, or holy day of rest. Thus, the women would have broken the law had they prepared Jesus' body on that day (Luke 23:55-56).

They then waited, or rested until the following morning (Sunday) when Sabbath ended at dawn. In Luke 24:1-10 we see the glorious miracle made manifest on that morning, confirming His promise of rising again (John 2:19-21).

Joyfully in Christ!

~Eve