The Silent Saturday: The Tomb Is Sealed
A profound, heavy silence rests over Jerusalem this Sabbath day. The body of Jesus lies wrapped in linen and spices in a newly hewn tomb belonging to Joseph of Arimathea. The disciples are scattered, locked behind closed doors, consumed by grief and the terrifying realization that the man they believed to be the Messiah is dead.
At the request of the chief priests and Pharisees, Pilate has ordered a guard of soldiers to secure the tomb. The massive stone has been rolled across the entrance and officially sealed with the Roman signet. Human authority has done everything in its power to ensure the story ends here, sealing the Light of the World in complete darkness.
"And they went and made the grave secure, and along with the guard they set a seal on the stone."
— Matthew 27:66
— Matthew 27:66
Timeline Box:
Holy Saturday is characterized by the rest of the Sabbath and the posting of the Roman guard at the tomb.
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