Is death final?
Yes, death is final.
This day I [Joshua] am going the way of all the earth. Joshua 23:14
As the cloud is consumed and vanishes away, so he that goeth down to the grave shall come up no more. Job 7:9
But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is he? ... So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens be no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep ... If a man die, shall he live again? Job 14:10-14
Yet he shall perish for ever like his own dung. Job 20:7
For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks? Psalm 6:5
Let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave. Psalm 31:17
O spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no more. Psalm 39:13
The dead ... whom thou rememberest no more. Psalm 88:5
The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence. Psalm 115:17
For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast. Ecclesiastes 3:19
The dead know not anything, neither have they any more a reward. Ecclesiastes 9:5
For there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. Ecclesiastes 9:10
They are dead, they shall not live; they are deceased, they shall not rise. Isaiah 26:14
For the grave cannot praise thee, death can not celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth. Isaiah 38:18
A sinful man ... his glory is dung, and worms ... tomorrow he shall not be found, because he is returned into his earth; and his thought is come to nothing. 1 Machabees 2:62-63
No, there will be a resurrection from the dead.
Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead. Isaiah 26:19
Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, O my people, I will open your graves, and cause you to come up out of your graves, and bring you into the land of Israel. Ezekiel 37:12
And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. Daniel 12:1
And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. Matthew 25:46
Thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. Luke 14:14
Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. John 5:28-29
That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead. Acts 26:23
For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised. 1 Corinthians 15:16
The trumpet shall sound and the dead shall be raised. 1 Corinthians 15:52
This is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life. 1 John 2:25
And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; ... and they were judged, every man according to their works. Revelation 20:12-13
Are the laws of the Old Testament still binding?
Yes, they are binding forever.
The laws are an everlasting covenant, for a thousand generations, always and forever.
Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations. Deuteronomy 7:9
Therefore thou shalt love the LORD thy God, and keep his charge, and his statutes, and his judgments, and his commandments, alway. Deuteronomy 11:1
These are the statutes and judgments, which ye shall observe ... all the days that ye live upon the earth. Deuteronomy 12:1
Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations ... an everlasting covenant. 1 Chronicles 16:15
Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth. Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever. Psalm 119:151-2
Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever. Psalm 119:160
God will curse you if you don't obey his commandments.
Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse; A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you this day: And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the LORD your God. Deuteronomy 11:26-28
Keeping the commandments is the whole duty of every human.
Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. Ecclesiastes 12:13
And of the saints.
The saints ... are they that keep the commandments of God. Revelation 14:12
Remember (and obey) the law of Moses.
Remember ye the law of Moses. Malachi 4:4
Jesus instructed his followers to obey all of the commandments.
Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or tittle shall nowise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:18-19
It is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail. Luke 16:17
One came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And he said unto him ... if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. Luke 19:16-17
And even Paul seemed to agree with Jesus on this (sometimes).
The doers of the law shall be justified. Romans 2:13
Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law. Romans 3:31
No, there are only two laws that you must obey.
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
This is the first and great commandment.
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. Matthew 22:37-40
No, they were only temporary.
After the birth of John the Baptist the laws no longer applied.
The law and the prophets were until John [the Baptist]: since that time the kingdom of heaven is preached. Luke 16:16
People are justfied by faith. The law doesn't matter.
Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. Romans 3:28
If you've got grace, you don't need to obey the law.
Ye are not under the law, but under grace. Romans 6:14
Jesus's body made you dead to God's laws.
Ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ .... We are delivered from the law, that being dead. Romans 7:4, 6
Believe in Jesus and you can ignore the law.
Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. Romans 10:4
Jesus saved you from the curse of God's laws.
Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law. Galatians 3:13
The laws are were meant to teach you about Jesus. Once you believe, you can ignore the laws.
Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. Galatians 3:24-25
Ignore God's law. Be led by the Spirit instead.
But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. Galatians 5:18
Jesus destroyed the laws with his flesh, nailing them to his cross.
Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances. Ephesians 2:15
Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances ... nailing it to his cross. Colossians 2:14
What was Jesus's sixth commandment?
Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
If thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Matthew 19:17-19
Honour thy father and mother.
Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. Mark 10:19
There was no sixth. Jesus listed only five commandments.
Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. Luke 18:20
To kill or not to kill.
Kill
Ecclesiastes tells us that there is a time to kill.
For everything there is a season ... a time to kill. Ecclesiastes 3:1-3
God commands us to kill certain people. Among these are witches, male homosexuals, non-virgin brides, blasphemers, sabbath breakers, and disobedient children.
Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. Exodus 22:18
If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them. Leviticus 20:13
If any man take a wife, and go in unto her, and hate her ... and say, I took this woman, and when I came to her, I found her not a maid: Then shall the father of the damsel, and her mother, take and bring forth the tokens of the damsel's virginity unto the elders of the city ... But if ... the tokens of virginity be not found for the damsel: Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father's house, and the men of her city shall stone her with stones that she die. Deuteronomy 22:13-21
He that blasphemeth the name of the LORD, he shall surely be put to death, and all the congregation shall certainly stone him. Leviticus 24:16
Ye shall keep the sabbath ... every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death. Exodus 31:14
If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them: Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place; and they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard. And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die. Deuteronomy 21:18-21
And God often killed people himself (or told others to do it for him). Here are just a few of of God's killings in the Bible.
I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights; and every living substance that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the earth. ... And all flesh died that moved upon the earth. Genesis 7:4-21
At midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon ... and there was a great cry in Egypt; for there was not a house where there was not one dead. Exodus 12:29-30
Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, Put every man his sword by his side ... and slay every man his brother, and every man his companion, and every man his neighbor. Exodus 32:27
And when the people complained, it displeased the Lord: and the Lord heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the Lord burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. Numbers 11:1
And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for there is no bread, neither is there any water; and our soul loatheth this light bread. And the Lord sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died. Numbers 21:5-6
Thus saith the Lord of hosts ... go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare him not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass. 1 Samuel 15:2-3
Don't Kill
Don't kill anyone for any reason.
Thou shalt not kill. Exodus 20:13, Deuteronomy 5:17
Do not kill. Mark 10:19, Luke 18:20
Well, don't murder anyone, anyway.
Thou shalt do no murder. Matthew 19:18
Or kill any innocent or righteous people.
The innocent and righteous slay thou not. Exodus 23:7
Did Jesus forewarn the apostles of his death and resurrection?
Yes, he did.
From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. Matthew 16:21
Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again. Matthew 20:18-19
Jesus ... said unto his disciples, Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified. Matthew 26:1-2
Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. Matthew 26:31-32
And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. Mark 8:31
Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles: And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again. Mark 10:33-34
But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee. Mark 14:28
Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again. Luke 18:31-33
No, he did not.
For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. John 20:9
When was the blind man (or men) healed?
After leaving Jericho
And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him. And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David. Matthew 20:30
And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. Mark 10:46
Before entering Jericho
And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging. Luke 18:35
On what did Jesus ride into Jerusalem?
On an ass and a colt.
Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. Matthew 21:5-7
On a colt.
And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him. Mark 11:7
And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. Luke 19:35
On a young ass.
And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon. John 12:14
Note from The New Oxford Annotated Bible for Matthew 21:5: "The Hebrew text refers not to two animals but to one. The reference to the two in v.7 may have arisen through misunderstanding of the form of Hebrw poetic expression in Zech 9.9."
When did Satan enter Judas?
Before the last supper.
Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot .... Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. Luke 22:3, 7
After the last supper.
And after the sop Satan entered into him. John 13:27
Did Jesus say before the cock crow or before the cock crows twice?
Before the cock crow.
Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. Matthew 26:34
And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. Luke 22:34
Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice. John 13:38
Before the cock crows twice.
And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. Mark 14:30
Did Judas identify Jesus with a kiss?
Yes.
Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. Matthew 26:47-49
And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely. And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him. Mark 14:43-45
And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? Luke 22:47-48
No, Jesus identified himself.
Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. John 18:3-5
Was Jesus taken to Caiaphas or Annas first?
Caiaphas
And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled. Matthew 26:57
And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes. Mark 14:53
Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. Luke 22:54
Annas
And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. John 18:13
To whom did Peter deny knowing Jesus?
A servant girl, another girl, and then a crowd of people.
Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee. But he denied before them all.... And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth. And again he denied .... And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee. Matthew 26:69-73
A servant girl, the same girl again, and then a crowd of people.
And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest: And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth. But he denied..... And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew. And a maid saw him again, and began to say to them that stood by, This is one of them. And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth thereto. But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak. Mark 14:66-71
A servant girl, a man, and then another man.
Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off. ... But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him. And he denied him.... And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not. And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean. And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. Luke 22:54-60
A girl at the door, several anonymous persons, one of the high priest's servants.
And Simon Peter followed Jesus ... and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest. ... Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not.... And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not. One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him? Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew. John 18:15-17, 25-27
How did Jesus respond when questioned by the high priest?
He did not answer directly.
I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God. Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said. Matthew 26:63-64
Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am. Luke 22:70
He answered directly by saying, "I am."
Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? And Jesus said, I am. Mark 14:62
Who put the robe on Jesus?
Herod's soldiers
And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate. Luke 23:11
Pilate's soldiers
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. Matthew 27:27-28
And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. And they clothed him with purple. Mark 15:15-17
Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe. John 19:1-2
Who carried Jesus's cross?
Jesus carried his own cross.
And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull. John 19:17
Simon the Cyrenian carried Jesus's cross.
And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. Matthew 27:32
And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross. Mark 15:21
And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus. Luke 23:26
Did Jesus drink on the cross?
Yes
Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. John 19:29-30
No
And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not. Mark 15:23
They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink. Matthew 27:34
What did the sign over Jesus's head say?
THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS
And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Matthew 27:37
THE KING OF THE JEWS
And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS. Mark 15:26
THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS
And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.Luke 23:38
JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS
And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. John 19:19
Did both thieves revile Jesus?
Both thieves reviled Jesus.
And they that were crucified with him reviled him. Mark 15:32
The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth. Matthew 27:44
Only one thief reviled Jesus.
And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. Luke 23:39-42
Did Jesus go to heaven after he died but before his ascension?
Yes, Jesus went to heaven on the day of his death.
And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, to day shalt thou be with me in paradise. Luke 23:42-43
No, Jesus remained on earth after his death until his ascension.
Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. John 20:17
What were the last words of Jesus?
My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? ... Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. Matthew 27:46-50
Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.
And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. Luke 23:46
It is finished.
When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. John 19:30
When did the Temple curtain tear?
Before Jesus died.
And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. Luke 23:45-46
After Jesus died.
Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent. Matthew 27:50-51
And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost. And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom. Mark 15:37-38
What did the Centurion call Jesus when he died?
The Son of God.
And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God. Mark 15:39
Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. Matthew 27:54
A righteous man.
Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man. Luke 23:47
Who buried Jesus?
Joseph of Arimathaea
When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple: He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered. And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed. Matthew 27:57-60
Joseph of Arimathaea ... took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre. Mark 15:43-46
Joseph ... of Arimathaea ... took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre. Luke 23:50-53
Joseph of Arimathaea and Nicodemus
Joseph of Arimathaea ... took the body of Jesus. And there came also Nicodemus.... Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid. There laid they Jesus.... John 19:38-42
The Jews and their rulers
For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him. And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain. And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre. Acts 13:27-29
When did Jesus ascend into heaven?
On the day of his resurrection.
Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.
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And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. ...
And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus....
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And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together....
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And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
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And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. Luke 24:1-51
Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.
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After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country.
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Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.
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So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. Mark 16:9-19
At least eight days after his resurrection.
And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. John 20:26
Many days after his resurrection.
And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people. Acts 13:31
Forty days after his resurrection.
Until the day in which he was taken up ... he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:
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And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. Acts 1:2-3, 9
Was the tomb opened or closed when the women arrived?
The tomb was open.
And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. Luke 24:2
Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away. Mark 16:3-4
The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. John 20:1
The tomb was closed.
The angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. Matthew 28:2
Were the men or angels inside or outside the tomb when the women arrived?
Outside.
The angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. Matthew 28:2
Inside.
And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. Mark 16:5
And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments. Luke 24:3-4
But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. John 20:11-12
Whom did the women see at the tomb?
An angel
And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. Matthew 28:2
A young man
And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. Mark 16:5
Two men
And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments. Luke 24:4
Two angels
And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. John 20:12
Were the men or angels inside the tomb sitting or standing?
Sitting.
And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. Mark 16:5
But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. John 20:11-12
Standing.
And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments. Luke 24:3-4
Did the women immediately tell the disciples?
Yes, they immediately ran to tell the disciples.
And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. Matthew 28:8
And they remembered his words, And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. Luke 24:8-9
No, they told no one since they were afraid.
And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they were afraid. Mark 16:8
How many women came to the sepulchre?
One
The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. John 20:1
Two
As it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. Matthew 28:1
Three
And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. Mark 16:1
Five or more
Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.
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It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles. Luke 24:1, 10
To whom did Jesus make his first post-resurrection appearance?
The two Marys
In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.... And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. Matthew 28:1, 9
Mary Magdalene
Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. Mark 16:9
But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping ... and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. John 20:11-14
Cleopas and another
And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus.... And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? ... And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.Luke 24:13-31
Cephas
And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve. 1 Corinthians 15:4-5
Did Mary Magdalene recognize Jesus when he first appeared to her?
Yes, she recognized him.
And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. Matthew 28:9
No, she didn't recognize him.
And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. John 20:14
Jesus didn't appear to her; she had a vision of angels who told her that he was alive.
And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. Luke 24:23
Where did Jesus first appear to the eleven disciples after the resurrection?
On a mountain top in Galilee.
Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw him. Matthew 28:16
In a room in Jerusalem.
Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. Mark 16:14
And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread. And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. Luke 24:33-37
Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. John 20:19
How many disciples did Jesus appear to in his first post resurrection appearance?
Ten
But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. John 20:24
(Judas was dead by this time. See Matthew 27:5)
Eleven
Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw him,they worshipped him: but some doubted. Matthew 28:16-17
Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. Mark 16:14
And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, ... And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. Luke 24:33-37
Twelve
And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve. 1 Corinthians 15:5
Did the eleven disciples believe the two men who claimed to see Jesus?
Yes, since he had already appeared to Simon.
And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. Luke 24:33-34
No.
After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country. And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them. Mark 16:12-13
Were the disciples frightened or glad when they saw Jesus?
They were frightened when they saw him.
But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. Luke 24:37
They were gladdened.
Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the LORD. John 20:20
Was it OK to touch the risen Jesus before his ascension?
Jesus didn't let people touch him before his ascension.
Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father. John 20:17
Jesus permitted people to touch him before his ascension.
And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. Matthew 28:9
Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me. Luke 24:39
And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side. John 20:26-27
Does God have a body?
Yes, God has a body.
God walks and talks with a voice that can be heard.
And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day. Genesis 3:8
He spoke to Moses face to face.
And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. Exodus 33:11
Which is strange since no one can see God's face and live.
And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live. Exodus 33:20
God let Moses get a peek at his back parts.
And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by. And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shall not be seen. Exodus 33:22-23
And he stood next to Moses on Mount Sinai.
Moses rose up early in the morning, and went up unto mount Sinai, as the LORD had commanded him, and took in his hand the two tables of stone. And the LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there. Exodus 34:5
He told the Israelites to cover up their excrement so that he wouldn't step in it.
And thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon; and it shall be, when thou wilt ease thyself abroad, thou shalt dig therewith, and shalt turn back and cover that which cometh from thee: For the LORD thy God walketh in the midst of thy camp.... Deuteronomy 23:12-13
Ezekiel saw God's loins, which appeared to be on fire.
And saw ... the appearance of his loins even upward, and from the appearance of his loins even downward.... Ezekiel 1:27
Then I beheld, and lo a likeness as the appearance of fire: from the appearance of his loins even downward, fire; and from his loins even upward.... Ezekiel 8:2
God has horns coming out of his hands.
God ... had horns coming out of his hand. Habakkuk 3:3-4
No, God is a bodyless spirit.
God is a spirit. John 4:24
For a spirit hath not flesh and bones. Luke 24:39
Where did Jesus tell his disciples to go after his resurrection?
He told them to go to Galilee.
Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me. Matthew 28:10
But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you. Mark 16:7
He told them to tarry in Jerusalem.
And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. Luke 24:49
And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. Acts 1:4
