The New Testament Witness to Christ and His Kingdom, Student Workbook, SW13

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F. The burial of Messiah’s body, Matt. 27.57-66

1. Joseph of Arimathea, Matt. 27.57 (a devout member of the Sanhedrin) recovers the body of Jesus.

2. Burial of Jesus’ body the fulfillment of Isaiah 53.9

3. Nicodemus and Joseph: Nicodemus provided the myrrh and aloes, and Joseph the wrappings and his new tomb

a. Matt. 27.60

b. John 19.39

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4. The tomb sealed with guards at the Jewish leader’s request, John 19.38-42

Messiah Jesus is laid dead in the tomb. But the story does not end here . . .

Conclusion

» Jesus’ last week provides compelling evidence of his claim to be the Messiah.

» In his suffering on Calvary’s cross, Jesus gives clear and convincing evidence of his love for his Father, his commitment to humankind, and his identity as God’s Passover Lamb. » All the events that lead up to Jesus' death speak of him as the Innocent One whose death alone can end, once for all, our debt of sin to God, overcome the effects of the curse, and destroy the works of the devil.