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Crucifixion- page 2
This is how Dr. Bullinger lays out the events that took place leading up to the resurrection of our Lord. I believe them to be accurate. From The Companion Bible Ap.156
Sixth Day Before the Passover 9th day of Nisan
(our Thursday sunset to Friday sunset)
(1) The Lord approaches Jerusalem from Jericho (Luke 19:1-10)
(2) He passes our Thursday night at the house of Zacchaeus and delivers the parable of the pounds (Luke 19:11-27)
(3) He proceeds toward Jerusalem (Luke 19:28)
(4) He sends two disciples for an "ass" and a "colt" (two animals) (Matt 21:1-7)
(5) And makes His first entry from Bethphage (Not Bethany) Matt 21:8-9)
(6) He is unexpected, and they ask "Who is this?" (Matt 21:12-16)
(7) He cleanses the temple (Matt 21:12-16)
(8) He returns to Bethany (Matt 21:17, John 12:1)
The Fifth Day Before the Passover 10th day of Nisan
(our Friday sunset to Saturday sunset)
(1) The Lord passes the Sabbath at Bethany; and after sunset (on our Saturday), the first of three suppers was made, probably at the house of Lazarus in Bethany (John 12:2)
(2) At this supper the first of two anointings took place (John 12:3-11)
The Fourth Day Before the Passover 11th day of Nisan
(our Saturday sunset to Sunday sunset)
the Gentile "Palm Sunday"
(1) The second, or triumphat entry into Jersalem. He sends two disciples for a colt (one animal) (Mark 11:1-7, Luke 19:29-35, John 12:12-)
(2) The Lord starts from Bethany (not Bethpage) and is met by multitudes from Jerusalem (Mark 1:8-10, Luke 19:36-40, John 12:12-19
(3) He weeps over the city (Luke 19:41-44)
(4) He enters the temple, looks around (Mark 11:11-)
(5) And returns to Bethany (Mark 11:-11)
The Third Day Before the Passover 12th day of Nisan
(our Sunday sunset to Monday sunset)
(1) In the morning (our Monday a.m.) the Lord returns to Jerusalem (Matt 21:18, Mark 11:12
(2) The fig tree cursed (Matt 21:19-22, Mark 11:13-14)
(3) The temple. Further cleansing (Mark 11:15-17, Luke 19:45-46)
(4) In the temple. Further teaching "certain Greeks" (Luke 19:47-, John 12:20-50)
(5) Opposition of Rulers (Mark 11:18, Luke 19:47-48)
(6) He goes out of the city (probably to Bethany; see Luke 21:37-38 (Mark 11:19)
The Second Day Before the Passover 13th day of Nisan
(our Monday sunset to Tuesday sunset)
(1) In th morning (our Tuesday a.m.) on the way to Jerusalem the questions of the disciples about the fig tree (Mark 11:20-26)
(2) In Jerusalem again; and in the temple (Matt 21:23-27, Mark 11:27-33, Luke 20:1-8)
(3) In Jerusalem teaching in Parables; and questions (Matt 21: 28-23:39,Mark 12:1-44, Luke 20:9-21.4.)
(4)The first great prophecy, in the temple (Luke 21:5-36)
(5) (parenthetical statement as to the Lord's custom during this last week) (Luke 21:37-38)
(6) The great prophecy, on the Mount of Olives (Matt 24:1-51, Mark 13:1-37)
(7)The second great prophecy continued (Matt 25:1-46)
(8) After two days is the Passover (Matt 26:1-5, Mark 14:1-2)
(9) He returns to Bethany, and is present at the second supper in the house of Simon the leper. The second anointing (Matt 26:6-13, Mark 14:3-9)
The Day Before th Passover -14th day of Nisan-"The Preparation Day"- The day of the Crucifixion
(our Tuesday sunset to Wednesday sunset)
(1) The plot of Judas Iscariot to betray the Lord (Matt 26:14-16, Mark 14:10-11, Luke 22:1-6)
(2) The "preparation" for the last supper (Matt 26:17-19, Mark 14:12-16, Luke 22:7-13)
NOTE: The words in Mark 14: 12 and Luke 22:7 refer to "the first day of unleavened bread", which was the 14th day of Nisan, and therefore "the preparation day". That is why the Lord goes on to tell the two disciples to go and make preparation for the Passover.
(3) "the even was come" (our Tuesday after sunset) when the plot for the betrayal was ripe for execution (Matt 26:20, Mark 14:17)
(4) The last Supper, commencing with the washing of the feet (John 13:1-20)
(5) The announcement of the betrayal and c. (Matt 26:21-25, Mark 14:18-21, John 13:21-30)
(6) The supper eaten, the "New Covenant" made (Jer 31:31) the lamb abolished, bread and wine substituted (Matt 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25, John 13:21-30)
(7) The first prophecy of Peter's denials (John 13:31-38)
(8) The strife; who should be the greatest and c. (Luke 22:24-30)
(9) The second prophecy of Peter's denial (Luke 22:31-34)
(10) The final appeal to His commission (Luke 9:3) (Luke 22:35-38)
(11) The last discourse to the eleven, followed by His prayer (John 14:1-17.26)
(12) They go to Gethsemane(Matt 26:30-35, Mark 14:26-29, Luke 22:39, John 18:1)
(13) The third prophecy of Peter's denial (Mark 14:30-31)
(14) The agony in the garden (Matt 26:36-46, Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:40-46)
(15) The apprehension of the Lord(Matt 26:47-56, Mark 14:43-50, Luke 22:47-54, John 18:2-11)
(16) The escape of Lazarus (Mark 14:51-52)
(17) The trials: continued throughout our Tuesday night (Matt 26:57-27:31, Mark 14:53- 15:19, Luke 22:54- 23:25, John 18:12- 19:13)
(18) About the 6th hour (our Tuesday, midnight) Pilate said "Behold your King."
(John 19:14-15)
(19) Led away to be crucified (Matt 27:31-34, Mark 15:20-23, Luke 23:26-31, John 19: 16-17)
(20) And "led withHim "two" malefactors" (Luke 23:32-33, John 19:18)
(21) Discussions with Pilate about the Inscriptions (John 19:19-22)
(22) The dividing of the garments (Matt 27:35-37, Mark 15:24, Luke 23:34, John 19:23-24)
(23)"It was the 3rd hour and they crucified Him" (our 9 a.m. Wednesday) (Mark 15:25-26)
(24) "Then were there two robbers" crucified with Him (Matt 27:38, Mark 15:27-28)
(25) The revilings of the rulers, both robbers and one malefactor (Matt 27:39-44, Mark 15:29-32, Luke 23:35-43)
(26) The Lord's mother and John (John 19:25-27)
(27) The 6th hour (our Wednesday noon) and the darkness (Matt 27:45-49, Mark 15:33, Luke 23:44-45)
(28) The 9th hour (our Wednesday 3 p.m.) and the expiring cry (Matt 27:50, Mark 15:34-37, Luke 23:46, John 19:28-30)
(29) Subsequent events (Matt 27:51-56, Mark 15:38-41, Luke 23:47-49, John 19:31-37)
(30) Burried in haste before sunset (our Wednesday about 6 p.m.) Before the "high day" (the first day of the feast began) our Wednesday sunset(Matt 27:57-66, Mark 15:42-47, Luke 23:50-56, John 19:38-42)
"The first day of the Feast"-" the High Day"- (Yom tov)-
The 15th day of Nisan
(our Wednesday sunset to Thursday sunset)
The first night and first day in the tomb
The second day of the Feast- the 16th day of Nisan
(our Thursday sunset to Friday sunset)
The second night and second day in the tomb
The third day of the Feast- "the (weekly) Sabbath"- the 17th day of Nisan
(our Friday sunset to Saturday sunset)
The third night and third day in the tomb
"The First day of the week"- the 18th day of Nisan
(our Saturday sunset: "the third day" of Matt 16:21&c: not the 3rd day of the feast)
Thus the resurrection of the Lord took place at our Saturday sunset ot there abouts, on the third day (Matt 27:63, Mark 8:31)
(Matt 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-18, Luke 24:1-49, John 20:1-23)
It will be seen from the above that we have neither power not authority to alter or shift any day or date; or to change the order or position of any of the events recorded in Holy Writ.
Each day is marked by a return to Bethany during the last week (up to the Preparation Day); and each day is filled with recorded events.
It follows therefore, that the Lord was crucified on our Wednesday; was burried on that day before sunset; and remained "three days and three nights" in the tomb, as foretold by Him in Matt 12:40: rising on the third day", "the first day of the week."
The fixed days and dates, at either end, hold the whole period as in a vice, and place the whole subject on a sure foundation.)
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