Summary of John 19:38-42
Joseph of Arimathea asked for Jesus’ body. Along with Nicodemus, the two men wrapped Jesus’ body for burial in accordance with Jewish customs. They laid Jesus in a new tomb in a garden.
BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 26, Day 5: Reread John 19:38-42
12) Jesus’ body would not decay with the preparation by the two men. He would be buried richly in death. He was placed in a new tomb with a heavy stone to guard the entrance.
13) I am awed by Jesus’ death and the wounds he sustained for me. The care fits our Lord and Savior.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 26, Day 5: Reread John 19:38-42
Such reverence in Jesus’ burial. What a sight to see!
End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 26, Day 5: Reread John 19:38-42
Normally, servants would prepare a body for death, but here these two wealthy men did. They washed Jesus’ body and ensured it was in pristine shape for burial.
The burial of Jesus fulfilled prophecy (Isaiah 53:9 ). It was proof Jesus was truly dead. His body would not decay (Psalm 16:10)
The burial allowed Jesus to conquer sin and death. As Jesus was in the tomb, he went to Hell to bring out the faithful to heaven (1 Peter 3:18-20 )
The tomb was Joseph’s, and it would be grand for a rich man as himself.
In Jewish custom, bodies were left in small tombs to decay. The bones would then be collected and put into ossuaries. The doors to the tombs would be heavy, so no one would disturb the bodies.
It was important that the tomb was empty so that no other theory or resurrection could take place except by the Hand of God.
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