Final notes on the timeline for the death and resurrection of Jesus

A Couple Loose Ends

John 19:14 uses the phrase “the preparation of the Passover.”  This has been taken to mean that the day was used to prepare for the Passover, rather than for the Sabbath.  Other bible verses, Mark 15:42; Luke 23:54, and John 19:31, state that the preparation day was the day before the Sabbath.  The only other use of the phrase “the preparation of the…” is in Eph 6;

Eph 6:15  And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
 

In this case the gospel is complete.  Could it be that “the preparation of the Passover” is not preparation for the Passover, but a preparation day that occurs after the Passover meal, on the day that the Passover is completed, and is used to prepare for a weekly Sabbath that happens to be contained during the feast of unleavened bread?  That would better align it with the other gospels and Eph 6:15.

Another verse that was not addressed is ICor15:3-4

I Cor 15: 3  For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4  And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

This also supports the Friday to Sunday “traditional” view. He “died” the first day, the second day was the Sabbath, and the third day he rose again!

Did Christ die for our sins?  Absolutely.  Was He buried?  Absolutely.  Did He rise the third day?  Absolutely.  And according to the Scriptures...

Bottom line, once again…

Acts 16:31…”Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved.”