the Romans knew better than to leave anyone hanging alive on the Sabbath hours so they took Jesus down from the cross because he was really dead it was the procedure of the Romans you see to ascertain the death of their crucifixion victims by taking a hammer and breaking their legs I always wondered why they did that well I found out in my research that this would end any attempt on the part of the crucified to extend his life for in crucifixion the victim would push himself up on his legs so he could inhale but when his legs were broken he had no way to do that and so he would
die of Suffocation John tells us that Jesus legs were not broken John 19 says therefore because it was the preparation day that the body 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 then the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and of the other who was crucified with Jesus but when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead they did not break his legs one of the soldiers thrust a spear into Jesus side had he been alive bright arterial blood
would have come out of the wound but read with me what the scripture says occurred one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear and immediately blood and water came out and he who has seen has testified in his testimony is true and he knows that he is telling the truth so that you may believe for these things were done that the scripture should be fulfilled not one of his bones shall be broken nothing is as profound as the word of God and now Dr Jeremiah has a Bible for every member of the family there are numerous versions of the Jeremiah Study Bible perfect for adults and teens and
the Airship Genesis kids Study Bible will bring the truth of God’s word to the young ones in your life for more information or to order go to davidjeremiah.org Bible [Music] what does the empty tomb at Easter hold for you the answer hope Joy forgiveness because the tomb of Christ is empty our hearts can be full because he lives we can live also this Easter let’s Journey to the empty tomb and discover the blessings within together let’s join centuries of Believers and announce in unison he is risen happy Easter I’m David Jeremiah
