Life, Hope and Truth Presents

No matter how you count it, it’s impossible to fit three full, literal days in between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. And yet Jesus promised that His time in the tomb would be the defining sign of His identity as the Messiah. 
 
Why the discrepancy? And how can we account for it?
 
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:51 The backstory (Matthew 12:38-40)
6:04 Good Friday to Easter Sunday
7:56 Proper timeline of events
11:22 Wednesday to Saturday
13:34 Why was Sunday important to Christianity?
15:53 Conclusion
 
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FEATURED [TYPE]
📕 From Holidays to Holy Days: God’s Plan for You: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/from-holidays-to-holy-days/
🖼️ Chronology of Christ’s Crucifixion and Resurrection Infographic: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/learning-center/infographics/chronology-of-christs-crucifixion-and-resurrection/
 
OTHER HELPFUL LINKS
💭 Life, Hope & Truth Learning Center: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/learning-center/
👤 Who we are: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/who-we-are/
🌍 Church of God, a Worldwide Association: https://cogwa.org/
 
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#bible #biblestudy #christian #christianliving #religion #apologetics
 
All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New King James Version (© 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.). Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Creators and Guests

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Host
Phil Sandilands

What is Life, Hope and Truth Presents?

You have questions. The Bible has answers. Life, Hope & Truth Presents is a show that explores what the Bible has to say about who God is, what He’s doing, why it matters—and, of course, where we fit into it.

Why are you here? Why does God allow evil? How can we be sure He exists? What does He expect from us? How will His Kingdom transform the world? Join us every two weeks for a new episode tackling these questions and more.