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 4: John 19:38-42
9) Joseph of Arimathea was a secret disciple of Jesus and a member of the Council. He was a good and upright man who did not agree with Jesus’ death. Nicodemus was the man who earlier had visited Jesus at night. He was a Pharisee who came to Jesus asking who he was. Jesus told him about being born of the Holy Spirit. He tried to defend Jesus to the Pharisees.
10a) They lost the chance to personally know Jesus and to bring others to him.
b) They risked excommunication from the church and their livelihood. They gained so much by worshipping Jesus this night as they buried him, including eternal life.
11a) I think many are afraid to give up control of their lives. Many are afraid to give up their sins and follow Jesus.
b) By giving Jesus the credit for my amazing life more.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 26, Day 4: John 19:38-42
I love how these two men who had the means to bury Jesus stepped up and did so. They overcame their fear for their Savior. Wonderful!
End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 26, Day 4: 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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