7. Black (or Holy) Saturday: Preparation
Jesus’ body rested in the tomb on Holy Saturday; it was a rich man’s tomb, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah 53:9. Preparations were made for Jesus’ body and placement in the tomb until 6pm, when preparations for the Sabbath began.
“The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how His body was laid in it. Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment.” –Luke 23:55-56
“Holy Week waits in relative silence on Saturday. The tomb has been sealed, the guards stand watch, the disciples likely hide in confusion, fear, and devastation. And the Savior lies lifeless, having surrendered all to save His people from their sin.” – Marshall Segal, “Let His Blood Be On Us.”
There are varying theories as to where Jesus’ soul was in between His death on the cross and His resurrection. The Bible doesn’t really say too much about where He is at. From His statement to the criminal on the cross, “you will be with me today in paradise,” we can only assume that He was in the presence of His Father in heaven on Holy Saturday.
PREPERATION
TWO WOOD STICKS TRIANGLES, FILLED AND UNFILLED
TWO WOOD STICKS TRIANGLES, FILLED AND UNFILLED
April 11, 2020 – 09:30 p. m.
52° 6ʹ NB, 4° 20ʹ OL
52° 6ʹ NB, 4° 20ʹ OL
150 dry wood sticks. 10 meters each side.
