1. ‘…and he died.’ Egyptians … Indo-Europeans … Greeks and Romans … Hebrews … Today – Look at the Burial of Jesus

2. 1 st Question WHY Was There A Rush To Bury Jesus’ Body? 31a Roman practice Preparation Day … on the Sabbath 31a BUT in order not to offend

3. 2 nd Question WHO Signed Jesus’ Death Certificate? 31b-37 The Jews asked … 31b The Soldiers do … 32 The Soldiers do not …but do… 33,34 Eyewitness 35 Lesson For Us: Strong basis for our belief that Jesus was dead. Prophesies fulfilled 36, 37 Lesson For Us: Fulfilled Scripture should strengthen our belief.

4. 3 rd Question WHO Claimed Jesus’ Body? 38, 39a Joseph of Arimathea 38 Nicodemus 39a Lesson For Us: If you are a secret follower of Jesus, why? What will it take to make you an open follower of Jesus?

5. 4 th Question What Did They Do With Jesus Body? 39b-42 Nicodemus brought … 39b Jesus’ body was prepared …40 Jesus body placed in …41 Tomb was nearby 42

6. Conclusion The burial of Jesus does not have the meaning and importance of Jesus death. Jesus was dead and buried. There is no doubt about this.