Posts by Yong Joo Park:
The Burial of Jesus: Actions of Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus
John 19:38–42 (NKJV)
The Burial of Christ
Matt. 27:57–60; Mark 15:42–46; Luke 23:50–54
38 After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus. 39 And Nicodemus, who at first came to Jesus by night, also came, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds. 40 Then they took the body of Jesus, and bound it in strips of linen with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury. 41 Now in the place where He was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. 42 So there they laid Jesus, because of the Jews’ Preparation Day, for the tomb was nearby.
Message
Joseph was a rich man from Arimathea (38, Matthew 27:57). He was a secret disciple of Jesus (because he feared the Jewish leaders) (John 19:38 NLT, Matthew 27:57). He was a good and upright man (Luke 23:50). He was a prominent member of the high council (Mark 15:43 NLT, Luke 23:50) but, he had not consented to their decision and action (Luke 23:51). The high council was called the Great Sanhedrin. It was the highest religious and legal authority, comprising 71 members. He was waiting for the Kingdom of God to come (Mark 15:43 NLT, Luke 23:51 NLT).
He went boldly to Pilate (Luke 15:43) and asked him that he might take away the body of Jesus and Pilate gave him permission (38). So, he came and took the body of Jesus (38).
Nicodemus was with him. Nicodemus earlier had visited Jesus at night (John 3:1-2). He brought a large amount of mixture of myrrh and aloes (39). Following Jewish burial customs, they wrapped Jesus’ body with the spices in long sheets of linen cloth (John 19:40 NLT). The place of crucifixion was near a garden, where there was a new tomb, never used before (John 19:41 NLT). Joseph had cut out of the rock to make this tomb (Matthew 27:60). And so, because it was the day of preparation for the Jewish Passover and since the tomb was close at hand, they laid Jesus there (John 19:42 NLT).
Jesus, the Passover Lamb: Fulfillment of Scripture in His Death
John 19:31–37 (NKJV) 31 Therefore, because it was the Preparation Day, that the bodies should not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. 32 Then the soldiers came and broke the legs of […]
Jesus’ Care, Thirst, and Completion on the Cross
John 19:25–30 (NKJV) 25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!” 27 Then He said to the disciple, “Behold […]
The Fulfillment of Prophecy: Jesus’ Crucifixion and Psalm 22
John 19:23–24 (NKJV) 23 Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took His garments and made four parts, to each soldier a part, and also the tunic. Now the tunic was without seam, woven from the top in one piece. 24 They said therefore among themselves, “Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it, […]
Jesus, the King: Pilate’s Inscription and God’s Sovereign Plan
John 19:17–22 (NKJV) 17 And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha, 18 where they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side, and Jesus in the center. 19 Now Pilate wrote a title and put it on the cross. And […]
Pilate’s Dilemma: The Trial and Crucifixion of Jesus
John 19:4–16 (NKJV) 4 Pilate then went out again, and said to them, “Behold, I am bringing Him out to you, that you may know that I find no fault in Him.” 5 Then Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. And Pilate said to them, “Behold the Man!” 6 Therefore, when the […]
Jesus was Crushed for our Sins
John 19:1–3 (NKJV) 1 So then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him. 2 And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe. 3 Then they said, “Hail, King of the Jews!” And they struck Him with their hands. Message I. Jesus was whipped (1) […]
Satan’s Tactics: Lie & Enticement
John 18:39–40 (NKJV) 39 “But you have a custom that I should release someone to you at the Passover. Do you therefore want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” 40 Then they all cried again, saying, “Not this Man, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a robber. Message Let us think about whether we […]
Pilate Asked ‘What Is Truth?’ but Walked Away from the Answer
John 18:38 NKJV 38 Pilate said to Him, “What is truth?” And when he had said this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, “I find no fault in Him at all.” I. Pilate Asked ‘What Is Truth?’ (38a) See v38a. 38 Pilate said to Him, “What is truth?” During the trial, Pilate […]
The Kingdom Not of This World: Pilate Questions Jesus
John 18:33-37 (NKJV) 33 Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” 34 Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?” 35 Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered You […]
