13 Bible contradictions.

13 Bible contradictions

These are all about the crucifixion and resurrection

A common point of attack

A common point of attack From infidels.org The “contradictions” AND the verses used are from Infidels.org and are faithfully represented Infidels.org was just the first to pop up and it’s a commonly used site

Here they are!

#1 Did Jesus answer His accusers?
Here they are! #1 Did Jesus answer His accusers?

Here they are! #1 Did Jesus answer His accusers? No – Matt 27:11-14

Here they are! #1 Did Jesus answer His accusers? No – Matt 27:11-14 Yes – John 18:33-34

Here they are! #1 Did Jesus answer His accusers? No – Matt 27:11-14 Yes – John 18:33-34 #2 What color was Jesus’ robe?

Here they are! #1 Did Jesus answer His accusers? No – Matt 27:11-14 Yes – John 18:33-34 #2 What color was Jesus’ robe? Scarlet – Matt 27:28

Here they are! #1 Did Jesus answer His accusers? No – Matt 27:11-14 Yes – John 18:33-34 #2 What color was Jesus’ robe? Scarlet – Matt 27:28 Purple – Mark 15:17, John 19:2

Here they are! #1 Did Jesus answer His accusers? No – Matt 27:11-14 Yes – John 18:33-34 #2 What color was Jesus’ robe? Scarlet – Matt 27:28 Purple – Mark 15:17, John 19:2 #3 Who carried the cross?

Here they are! #1 Did Jesus answer His accusers? No – Matt 27:11-14 Yes – John 18:33-34 #2 What color was Jesus’ robe? Scarlet – Matt 27:28 Purple – Mark 15:17, John 19:2 #3 Who carried the cross? Simon – Matt 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26

Here they are! #1 Did Jesus answer His accusers? No – Matt 27:11-14 Yes – John 18:33-34 #2 What color was Jesus’ robe? Scarlet – Matt 27:28 Purple – Mark 15:17, John 19:2 #3 Who carried the cross? Simon – Matt 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26 Jesus – John 19:17

Here they are! #4 How long was Jesus in the tomb?

Here they are! #4 How long was Jesus in the tomb? 3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40

Here they are! #4 How long was Jesus in the tomb? 3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40 Or less time (Friday to Sunday) – Luke 18:33, Matt 28:1

Here they are! #4 How long was Jesus in the tomb? 3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40 Or less time (Friday to Sunday) – Luke 18:33, Matt 28:1 #5 What was written above the cross?

Here they are! #4 How long was Jesus in the tomb? 3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40 Or less time (Friday to Sunday) – Luke 18:33, Matt 28:1 #5 What was written above the cross? “This is Jesus, king of the Jews” – Matt 27:37

Here they are! #4 How long was Jesus in the tomb? 3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40 Or less time (Friday to Sunday) – Luke 18:33, Matt 28:1 #5 What was written above the cross? “This is Jesus, king of the Jews” – Matt 27:37 “The king of the Jews” – Mark 15:26

Here they are! #4 How long was Jesus in the tomb? 3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40 Or less time (Friday to Sunday) – Luke 18:33, Matt 28:1 #5 What was written above the cross? “This is Jesus, king of the Jews” – Matt 27:37 “The king of the Jews” – Mark 15:26 “This is the king of the Jews” – Luke 23:38

Here they are! #4 How long was Jesus in the tomb? 3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40 Or less time (Friday to Sunday) – Luke 18:33, Matt 28:1 #5 What was written above the cross? “This is Jesus, king of the Jews” – Matt 27:37 “The king of the Jews” – Mark 15:26 “This is the king of the Jews” – Luke 23:38 “Jesus of Nazareth, the king of the Jews” – John 19:19

#6 Where were the women during the crucifixion?
Here they are! #6 Where were the women during the crucifixion?

Here they are! #6 Where were the women during the crucifixion? Watching from afar – Mt 27:55, Mk 15:40, Lk 23:49

Here they are! #6 Where were the women during the crucifixion? Watching from afar – Mt 27:55, Mk 15:40, Lk 23:49 Close enough to hear Jesus’ words – John 19:25- 26

Here they are! #6 Where were the women during the crucifixion? Watching from afar – Mt 27:55, Mk 15:40, Lk 23:49 Close enough to hear Jesus’ words – John 19:25- 26 #7 Did both of those crucified alongside Jesus revile Him or just one?

Here they are! #6 Where were the women during the crucifixion? Watching from afar – Mt 27:55, Mk 15:40, Lk 23:49 Close enough to hear Jesus’ words – John 19:25- 26 #7 Did both of those crucified alongside Jesus revile Him or just one? Both – Matt 27:44

Here they are! #6 Where were the women during the crucifixion? Watching from afar – Mt 27:55, Mk 15:40, Lk 23:49 Close enough to hear Jesus’ words – John 19:25- 26 #7 Did both of those crucified alongside Jesus revile Him or just one? Both – Matt 27:44 Just one – Luke 23:39, 42

#8 Who visited the tomb first?
Here they are! #8 Who visited the tomb first?

Here they are! #8 Who visited the tomb first? Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (two) – Matt 28:1

Here they are! #8 Who visited the tomb first? Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (two) – Matt 28:1 Both of them and Salome (three) – Mark 16:1

Here they are! #8 Who visited the tomb first? Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (two) – Matt 28:1 Both of them and Salome (three) – Mark 16:1 Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James and “other women” (at least five) – Luke 23:55-24:1, 24:10

Here they are! #8 Who visited the tomb first? Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (two) – Matt 28:1 Both of them and Salome (three) – Mark 16:1 Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James and “other women” (at least five) – Luke 23:55-24:1, 24:10 Or just Mary Magdalene – John 20:1

#9 When did they visit the tomb?
Here they are! #9 When did they visit the tomb?

Here they are! #9 When did they visit the tomb? Toward dawn – Matt 28:1

Here they are! #9 When did they visit the tomb? Toward dawn – Matt 28:1 After sunrise – Mark 16:2

Here they are! #9 When did they visit the tomb? Toward dawn – Matt 28:1 After sunrise – Mark 16:2 At early dawn – Luke 24:1

Here they are! #9 When did they visit the tomb? Toward dawn – Matt 28:1 After sunrise – Mark 16:2 At early dawn – Luke 24:1 Still dark – John 20:1

#10 Where was the stone when they arrived?
Here they are! #9 When did they visit the tomb? Toward dawn – Matt 28:1 After sunrise – Mark 16:2 At early dawn – Luke 24:1 Still dark – John 20:1 #10 Where was the stone when they arrived?

Here they are! #9 When did they visit the tomb? Toward dawn – Matt 28:1 After sunrise – Mark 16:2 At early dawn – Luke 24:1 Still dark – John 20:1 #10 Where was the stone when they arrived? Already moved – Mark 16:4, Luke 24:2, John 20:1

Here they are! #9 When did they visit the tomb? Toward dawn – Matt 28:1 After sunrise – Mark 16:2 At early dawn – Luke 24:1 Still dark – John 20:1 #10 Where was the stone when they arrived? Already moved – Mark 16:4, Luke 24:2, John 20:1 Still in place covering the tomb – Matt 28:1-2

#11 What did the tomb visitors do next?
Here they are! #11 What did the tomb visitors do next?

Here they are! #11 What did the tomb visitors do next? Run to tell the disciples – Matt 28:8-9

Here they are! #11 What did the tomb visitors do next? Run to tell the disciples – Matt 28:8-9 Said nothing – Mark 16:8

Here they are! #11 What did the tomb visitors do next? Run to tell the disciples – Matt 28:8-9 Said nothing – Mark 16:8 Told the eleven and all the rest – Luke 24:9

#12 Could Jesus be touched or not?
Here they are! #11 What did the tomb visitors do next? Run to tell the disciples – Matt 28:8-9 Said nothing – Mark 16:8 Told the eleven and all the rest – Luke 24:9 #12 Could Jesus be touched or not?

Here they are! #11 What did the tomb visitors do next? Run to tell the disciples – Matt 28:8-9 Said nothing – Mark 16:8 Told the eleven and all the rest – Luke 24:9 #12 Could Jesus be touched or not? Mary and the other Mary hold Him by His feet – Matt 28:9

Here they are! #11 What did the tomb visitors do next? Run to tell the disciples – Matt 28:8-9 Said nothing – Mark 16:8 Told the eleven and all the rest – Luke 24:9 #12 Could Jesus be touched or not? Mary and the other Mary hold Him by His feet – Matt 28:9 Jesus forbids Mary to touch Him because He hasn’t ascended to the Father yet – John 20:17

Here they are! #11 What did the tomb visitors do next? Run to tell the disciples – Matt 28:8-9 Said nothing – Mark 16:8 Told the eleven and all the rest – Luke 24:9 #12 Could Jesus be touched or not? Mary and the other Mary hold Him by His feet – Matt 28:9 Jesus forbids Mary to touch Him because He hasn’t ascended to the Father yet – John 20:17 A week later, having not ascended yet, Jesus invites Thomas to touch Him – John 20:27

#13 Did they believe the report of Christ’s resurrection or not?
Here they are! #13 Did they believe the report of Christ’s resurrection or not?

Here they are! #13 Did they believe the report of Christ’s resurrection or not? Some doubted but most believed – Matt 28:7- 10, 16

Here they are! #13 Did they believe the report of Christ’s resurrection or not? Some doubted but most believed – Matt 28:7- 10, 16 All doubted – Mark 16:11, Luke 24:11

“I can do this all day, and you will never have an answer”
Here they are! “I can do this all day, and you will never have an answer”

Here they are! “I can do this all day, and you will never have an answer” They don’t often stick around for answers.

Here they are! “I can do this all day, and you will never have an answer” They don’t often stick around for answers. Today, we will seek to find reasonable answers to their best examples

No

No Matt 27:11-14 (NKJV) 11Now Jesus stood before the governor. And the governor asked Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus said to him, “It is as you say.” 12And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He answered nothing. 13Then Pilate said to Him, “Do You not hear how many things they testify against You?” 14But He answered him not one word, so that the governor marveled greatly.

No Matt 27:11-14 (NKJV) 11Now Jesus stood before the governor. And the governor asked Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus said to him, “It is as you say.” 12And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He answered nothing. 13Then Pilate said to Him, “Do You not hear how many things they testify against You?” 14But He answered him not one word, so that the governor marveled greatly. No defense of Himself against specific accusations

No Matt 27:11-14 (NKJV) 11Now Jesus stood before the governor. And the governor asked Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus said to him, “It is as you say.” 12And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He answered nothing. 13Then Pilate said to Him, “Do You not hear how many things they testify against You?” 14But He answered him not one word, so that the governor marveled greatly. No defense of Himself against specific accusations No courtroom defense

No Matt 27:11-14 (NKJV) 11Now Jesus stood before the governor. And the governor asked Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus said to him, “It is as you say.” 12And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He answered nothing. 13Then Pilate said to Him, “Do You not hear how many things they testify against You?” 14But He answered him not one word, so that the governor marveled greatly. No defense of Himself against specific accusations No courtroom defense Verse 11 proves that verse 14 couldn’t mean Jesus was utterly silent Unless we won’t even allow immediate context to clarify statements

Yes

Yes John 18:33–34 (NKJV) 33Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” 34Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?”

Yes John 18:33–34 (NKJV) 33Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” 34Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?” Even in the first passage we see Jesus conversing with Pilate

Yes John 18:33–34 (NKJV) 33Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” 34Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?” Even in the first passage we see Jesus conversing with Pilate So, He didn’t defend Himself but did speak

Yes John 18:33–34 (NKJV) 33Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” 34Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?” Even in the first passage we see Jesus conversing with Pilate So, He didn’t defend Himself but did speak The context shows Jesus privately speaking with Pilate, and not in defense. John 18:28b (NKJV) But they themselves did not go into the Praetorium, lest they should be defiled, but that they might eat the Passover.

Yes John 18:33–34 (NKJV) 33Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” 34Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?” Even in the first passage we see Jesus conversing with Pilate So, He didn’t defend Himself but did speak The context shows Jesus privately speaking with Pilate, and not in defense. In fact, what He says only serves to condemn Him

Solution:

Solution: Jesus wasn’t silent during the entirety of His trial and persecution. No text, in context, suggests that He was. He simply did not try to defend Himself to avoid being crucified.

Solution: Jesus wasn’t silent during the entirety of His trial and persecution. No text, in context, suggests that He was. He simply did not try to defend Himself to avoid being crucified. A critic should be somewhat embarrassed to put this in print as a “contradiction” This is true of MANY of these “contradictions” but, the lower the bar the more you get

#2 What color was Jesus’ robe?

Scarlet

Scarlet Matthew 27:28 (NKJV) And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him.

Scarlet Matthew 27:28 (NKJV) And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. Purple – Mark 15:17, John 19:2

Scarlet Matthew 27:28 (NKJV) And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. Purple – Mark 15:17, John 19:2 Mark 15:17 (NKJV) And they clothed Him with purple; and they twisted a crown of thorns, put it on His head,

Scarlet Matthew 27:28 (NKJV) And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. Purple – Mark 15:17, John 19:2 Mark 15:17 (NKJV) And they clothed Him with purple; and they twisted a crown of thorns, put it on His head, John 19:2 (NKJV) And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe.

Scarlet Matthew 27:28 (NKJV) And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. Purple – Mark 15:17, John 19:2 Mark 15:17 (NKJV) And they clothed Him with purple; and they twisted a crown of thorns, put it on His head, John 19:2 (NKJV) And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe. It is easy to see both these words used to describe the same robe

Possible reconciliations

Possible reconciliations It was multi-colored

Possible reconciliations It was multi-colored By design

Possible reconciliations It was multi-colored By design By fading/stains It was likely a cast-off robe

Possible reconciliations It was multi-colored By design By fading/stains It was a color that could reasonably be described as either scarlet or purple. The Complete Word Study Dictionary: New Testament says that this word πορφύρα porphúra; gen. porphúras, fem. noun. The purple mussel, a type of shellfish found on the coasts of the Mediterranean yielding a reddish–purple dye of great value in biblical times.

4209. πορφύρα porphúra; gen. porphúras, fem. noun.
The purple mussel, a type of shellfish found on the coasts of the Mediterranean yielding a reddish–purple dye of great value in biblical times. “A Critical Lexicon and Concordance to the English and Greek New Testament” says much the same thing “reddish purple dye”

Possible reconciliations It was multi-colored By design By fading/stains It was a color that could reasonably be described as either scarlet or purple. It is not wise to see imprecision or generalization as contradiction The Complete Word Study Dictionary: New Testament says that this word πορφύρα porphúra; gen. porphúras, fem. noun. The purple mussel, a type of shellfish found on the coasts of the Mediterranean yielding a reddish–purple dye of great value in biblical times.

#3 Who carried the cross

#3 Who carried the cross Simon – Matt 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26

#3 Who carried the cross Simon – Matt 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26 Matthew 27:32 (NKJV) Now as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. Him they compelled to bear His cross.

#3 Who carried the cross Simon – Matt 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26 Matthew 27:32 (NKJV) Now as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. Him they compelled to bear His cross. Mark 15:21 (NKJV) Then they compelled a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, the father of Alexander and Rufus, as he was coming out of the country and passing by, to bear His cross.

#3 Who carried the cross Simon – Matt 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26 Matthew 27:32 (NKJV) Now as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. Him they compelled to bear His cross. Mark 15:21 (NKJV) Then they compelled a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, the father of Alexander and Rufus, as he was coming out of the country and passing by, to bear His cross. Luke 23:26 (NKJV) Now as they led Him away, they laid hold of a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, who was coming from the country, and on him they laid the cross that he might bear it after Jesus.

#3 Who carried the cross Simon – Matt 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26 Jesus – John 19:17

#3 Who carried the cross Simon – Matt 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26 Jesus – John 19:17 John 19:17 (NKJV) And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha,

#3 Who carried the cross Simon – Matt 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26 Jesus – John 19:17 Solution:

#3 Who carried the cross Simon – Matt 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26 Jesus – John 19:17 Solution: It was Roman custom for the criminal to carry his own cross

#3 Who carried the cross Simon – Matt 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26 Jesus – John 19:17 Solution: It was Roman custom for the criminal to carry his own cross It was also required by law for a Jew to follow the command of a centurion to carry a burden for 1 mile

#3 Who carried the cross Simon – Matt 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26 Jesus – John 19:17 Solution: It was Roman custom for the criminal to carry his own cross It was also required by law for a Jew to follow the command of a centurion to carry a burden for 1 mile Jesus had been severely beaten, which caused Him to die faster than usual on the cross.

#3 Who carried the cross Simon – Matt 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26 Jesus – John 19:17 Solution: It makes sense to think that Jesus started carrying the cross, according to custom. But Jesus was struggling to carry it and Simon was walking by when a centurion commanded him to carry it the rest of the way.

#4 how long was Jesus in the tomb

3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40

3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40 Matthew 12:40 (NKJV) For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40 Or less time (Friday to Sunday) – Luke 18:33, Matt 28:1 Matthew 12:40 (NKJV) For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40 Or less time (Friday to Sunday) – Luke 18:33, Matt 28:1 Matthew 12:40 (NKJV) For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. Luke 18:33 (NKJV) They will scourge Him and kill Him. And the third day He will rise again.”

3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40 Or less time (Friday to Sunday) – Luke 18:33, Matt 28:1 Matthew 12:40 (NKJV) For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. Luke 18:33 (NKJV) They will scourge Him and kill Him. And the third day He will rise again.” Matthew 28:1 (NKJV) Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.

3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40 Or less time (Friday to Sunday) – Luke 18:33, Matt 28:1 Solution: This may seem peculiar, but… English has it’s peculiarities too. for the psat 100 years we have been using the word “literally” in some strange ways.

3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40 Or less time (Friday to Sunday) – Luke 18:33, Matt 28:1 Solution: The phrase “three days and three nights” is an idiom which does not mean a 72 hour period. This may seem peculiar, but… English has it’s peculiarities too. for the psat 100 years we have been using the word “literally” in some strange ways.

3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40 Or less time (Friday to Sunday) – Luke 18:33, Matt 28:1 Solution: The phrase “three days and three nights” is an idiom which does not mean a 72 hour period. Modern English has peculiar idioms too This may seem peculiar, but… English has it’s peculiarities too. for the psat 100 years we have been using the word “literally” in some strange ways.

3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40 Or less time (Friday to Sunday) – Luke 18:33, Matt 28:1 Solution: The phrase “three days and three nights” is an idiom which does not mean a 72 hour period. Modern English has peculiar idioms too “I literally died” This may seem peculiar, but… English has it’s peculiarities too. for the psat 100 years we have been using the word “literally” in some strange ways.

3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40 Or less time (Friday to Sunday) – Luke 18:33, Matt 28:1 Solution: The phrase “three days and three nights” is an idiom which does not mean a 72 hour period. Modern English has peculiar idioms too “I literally died” “But you didn’t die” This may seem peculiar, but… English has it’s peculiarities too. for the psat 100 years we have been using the word “literally” in some strange ways.

3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40 Or less time (Friday to Sunday) – Luke 18:33, Matt 28:1 Solution: The phrase “three days and three nights” is an idiom which does not mean a 72 hour period. Modern English has peculiar idioms too “I literally died” “But you didn’t die” “That’s why I said ‘literally’”. This may seem peculiar, but… English has it’s peculiarities too. for the psat 100 years we have been using the word “literally” in some strange ways.

3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40 Or less time (Friday to Sunday) – Luke 18:33, Matt 28:1 Solution: The phrase “three days and three nights” is an idiom which does not mean a 72 hour period. Modern English has peculiar idioms too “I literally died” “But you didn’t die” “That’s why I said ‘literally’”. “But that’s literally the opposite of what the word literally means.” This may seem peculiar, but… English has it’s peculiarities too. for the psat 100 years we have been using the word “literally” in some strange ways.

3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40 Or less time (Friday to Sunday) – Luke 18:33, Matt 28:1 Solution: The phrase “three days and three nights” is an idiom which does not mean a 72 hour period. Modern English has peculiar idioms too “I literally died” “But you didn’t die” “That’s why I said ‘literally’”. “But that’s literally the opposite of what the word literally means.” “Not all the time” This may seem peculiar, but… English has it’s peculiarities too. for the psat 100 years we have been using the word “literally” in some strange ways.

3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40 Or less time (Friday to Sunday) – Luke 18:33, Matt 28:1 Solution: The phrase “three days and three nights” is an idiom which does not mean a 72 hour period. Esther 4:15–5:1 (NKJV)15Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai: 16“Go, gather all the Jews who are present in Shushan, and fast for me; neither eat nor drink for three days, night or day. My maids and I will fast likewise. And so I will go to the king, which is against the law; and if I perish, I perish!” 17So Mordecai went his way and did according to all that Esther commanded him. 5:1Now it happened on the third day that Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s palace, across from the king’s house… Any part of the day was counted as a whole day (Babylonian Talmud)

3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40 Or less time (Friday to Sunday) – Luke 18:33, Matt 28:1 Solution: The phrase “three days and three nights” is an idiom which does not mean a 72 hour period. 1 Kings 20:29 (NKJV) And they encamped opposite each other for seven days. So it was that on the seventh day the battle was joined; and the children of Israel killed one hundred thousand foot soldiers of the Syrians in one day. See also 1 Sam 30:12-13

3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40 Or less time (Friday to Sunday) – Luke 18:33, Matt 28:1 Solution: The phrase “three days and three nights” is an idiom which does not mean a 72 hour period. 1 Samuel 30:12–13 (NKJV) And they gave him a piece of a cake of figs and two clusters of raisins. So when he had eaten, his strength came back to him; for he had eaten no bread nor drunk water for three days and three nights. 13Then David said to him, “To whom do you belong, and where are you from?” And he said, “I am a young man from Egypt, servant of an Amalekite; and my master left me behind, because three days ago I fell sick.

3 days and three nights – Matt 12:40 Or less time (Friday to Sunday) – Luke 18:33, Matt 28:1 Solution: The phrase “three days and three nights” is an idiom which does not mean a 72 hour period. Matthew 27:63–64 (NKJV) saying, “Sir, we remember, while He was still alive, how that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise.’ 64Therefore command that the tomb be made secure until the third day, lest His disciples come by night and steal Him away, and say to the people, ‘He has risen from the dead.’ So the last deception will be worse than the first.” They saw “after three days” as leading only to the third day, not the fourth 4 times Matthew says Jesus will rise “on the third day”

#5 What was written above the cross?

“This is Jesus, king of the Jews” – Matt 27:37

“This is Jesus, king of the Jews” – Matt 27:37 “The king of the Jews” – Mark 15:26

“This is Jesus, king of the Jews” – Matt 27:37 “The king of the Jews” – Mark 15:26 “This is the king of the Jews” – Luke 23:38

“This is Jesus, king of the Jews” – Matt 27:37 “The king of the Jews” – Mark 15:26 “This is the king of the Jews” – Luke 23:38 “Jesus of Nazareth, the king of the Jews” – John 19:19

“This is Jesus, king of the Jews” – Matt 27:37 “The king of the Jews” – Mark 15:26 “This is the king of the Jews” – Luke 23:38 “Jesus of Nazareth, the king of the Jews” – John 19:19 Solution: they all contain part of the sign

“This is Jesus, king of the Jews” – Matt 27:37 “The king of the Jews” – Mark 15:26 “This is the king of the Jews” – Luke 23:38 “Jesus of Nazareth, the king of the Jews” – John 19:19 Solution: they all contain part of the sign “This is Jesus of Nazareth, the king of the Jews”

“This is Jesus, king of the Jews” – Matt 27:37 “The king of the Jews” – Mark 15:26 “This is the king of the Jews” – Luke 23:38 “Jesus of Nazareth, the king of the Jews” – John 19:19 Solution: they all contain part of the sign “This is Jesus of Nazareth, the king of the Jews” Is there any doubt that they were all reading the same sign?

“This is Jesus, king of the Jews” – Matt 27:37 “The king of the Jews” – Mark 15:26 “This is the king of the Jews” – Luke 23:38 “Jesus of Nazareth, the king of the Jews” – John 19:19 Solution: they all contain part of the sign “This is Jesus of Nazareth, the king of the Jews” Is there any doubt that they were all reading the same sign? Is it plausible that the sign identified who was on the cross, “this is Jesus of Nazareth” and the reason for His crucifixion “the king of the Jews”?

“This is Jesus, king of the Jews” – Matt 27:37 “The king of the Jews” – Mark 15:26 “This is the king of the Jews” – Luke 23:38 “Jesus of Nazareth, the king of the Jews” – John 19:19 Solution: they all contain part of the sign “This is Jesus of Nazareth, the king of the Jews” Is there any doubt that they were all reading the same sign? Is it plausible that the sign identified who was on the cross, “this is Jesus of Nazareth” and the reason for His crucifixion “the king of the Jews”? Alternate solution: It’s just an approximation and not a word-for-word quote We are often more expectant of word for word quotes than the authors meant us to be red letter editions may be slightly misleading

Watching from afar – Mt 27:55, Mk 15:40, Lk 23:49

Watching from afar – Mt 27:55, Mk 15:40, Lk 23:49 Matthew 27:55–56 (NKJV) And many women who followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to Him, were there looking on from afar, 56among whom were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.

Watching from afar – Mt 27:55, Mk 15:40, Lk 23:49 Matthew 27:55–56 (NKJV) And many women who followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to Him, were there looking on from afar, 56among whom were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons. Mark 15:40 (NKJV) There were also women looking on from afar, among whom were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the Less and of Joses, and Salome,

Watching from afar – Mt 27:55, Mk 15:40, Lk 23:49 Matthew 27:55–56 (NKJV) And many women who followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to Him, were there looking on from afar, 56among whom were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons. Mark 15:40 (NKJV) There were also women looking on from afar, among whom were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the Less and of Joses, and Salome, Luke 23:49 (NKJV) But all His acquaintances, and the women who followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.

Watching from afar – Mt 27:55, Mk 15:40, Lk 23:49 Close enough to hear Jesus’ words – John 19:25-26

Watching from afar – Mt 27:55, Mk 15:40, Lk 23:49 Close enough to hear Jesus’ words – John 19:25-26 John 19:25–27 (NKJV) Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!” 27Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home.

Watching from afar – Mt 27:55, Mk 15:40, Lk 23:49 Close enough to hear Jesus’ words – John 19:25-26 Solution:

Watching from afar – Mt 27:55, Mk 15:40, Lk 23:49 Close enough to hear Jesus’ words – John 19:25-26 Solution: Matthew, Mark and Luke speak of the location of the women at the moment of Jesus’ death

Watching from afar – Mt 27:55, Mk 15:40, Lk 23:49 Close enough to hear Jesus’ words – John 19:25-26 Solution: Matthew, Mark and Luke speak of the location of the women at the moment of Jesus’ death John speaks of the location of some of these women at some time before Jesus’ death

Watching from afar – Mt 27:55, Mk 15:40, Lk 23:49 Close enough to hear Jesus’ words – John 19:25-26 Solution: Matthew, Mark and Luke speak of the location of the women at the moment of Jesus’ death John speaks of the location of some of these women at some time before Jesus’ death It’s not as though any of the gospels have them frozen in place for 3 full hours.

#7 Did both criminals revile Jesus?

Matthew 27:44 (NKJV)Even the robbers who were crucified with Him reviled Him with the same thing.

Matthew 27:44 (NKJV)Even the robbers who were crucified with Him reviled Him with the same thing. Just one

Matthew 27:44 (NKJV)Even the robbers who were crucified with Him reviled Him with the same thing. Just one Luke 23:39–42 (NKJV) Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” 40But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? 41And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong.” 42Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.”

Solution:

Solution: Jesus was on the cross for 3 hours

Solution: Jesus was on the cross for 3 hours He was known by reputation to this thief and seeing and hearing Him in person had an impact

Solution: Jesus was on the cross for 3 hours He was known by reputation to this thief and seeing and hearing Him in person had an impact The thief was facing his own death, this may have also had an impact

Solution: Jesus was on the cross for 3 hours He was known by reputation to this thief and seeing and hearing Him in person had an impact The thief was facing his own death, this may have also had an impact In the Luke passage the thief is NOT seen as going to the cross already a believer.

Solution: Jesus was on the cross for 3 hours He was known by reputation to this thief and seeing and hearing Him in person had an impact The thief was facing his own death, this may have also had an impact In the Luke passage the thief is NOT seen as going to the cross already a believer. He is converted on the cross

Solution: Jesus was on the cross for 3 hours He was known by reputation to this thief and seeing and hearing Him in person had an impact The thief was facing his own death, this may have also had an impact In the Luke passage the thief is NOT seen as going to the cross already a believer. He is converted on the cross This is all consistent with him reviling Jesus at an earlier point

#8 Who visited the Tomb first?

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (two) – Matt 28:1

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (two) – Matt 28:1 Matthew 28:1 (NKJV) Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (two) – Matt 28:1 Both of them and Salome (three) – Mark 16:1

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (two) – Matt 28:1 Both of them and Salome (three) – Mark 16:1 Mark 16:1 (NKJV) Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him.

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (two) – Matt 28:1 Both of them and Salome (three) – Mark 16:1 Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James and “other women” (at least five) – Luke 23:55-24:1, 24:10

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (two) – Matt 28:1 Both of them and Salome (three) – Mark 16:1 Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James and “other women” (at least five) – Luke 23:55-24:1, 24:10 Luke 24:10 (NKJV) It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them, who told these things to the apostles.

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (two) – Matt 28:1 Both of them and Salome (three) – Mark 16:1 Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James and “other women” (at least five) – Luke 23:55-24:1, 24:10 Mary Magdalene only (one) – John 20:1

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (two) – Matt 28:1 Both of them and Salome (three) – Mark 16:1 Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James and “other women” (at least five) – Luke 23:55-24:1, 24:10 Mary Magdalene only (one) – John 20:1 John 20:1 (NKJV) Now the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb.

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (two) – Matt 28:1 Both of them and Salome (three) – Mark 16:1 Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James and “other women” (at least five) – Luke 23:55-24:1, 24:10 Mary Magdalene only (one) – John 20:1 Solution:

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (two) – Matt 28:1 Both of them and Salome (three) – Mark 16:1 Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James and “other women” (at least five) – Luke 23:55-24:1, 24:10 Mary Magdalene only (one) – John 20:1 Solution: All of the above is true

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (two) – Matt 28:1 Both of them and Salome (three) – Mark 16:1 Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James and “other women” (at least five) – Luke 23:55-24:1, 24:10 Mary Magdalene only (one) – John 20:1 Solution: All of the above is true How so?

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (two) – Matt 28:1 Both of them and Salome (three) – Mark 16:1 Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James and “other women” (at least five) – Luke 23:55-24:1, 24:10 Mary Magdalene only (one) – John 20:1 Solution: All of the above is true How so? Though the infidels.org says “Mary Magdalene only” it’s not what the passage says.

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (two) – Matt 28:1 Both of them and Salome (three) – Mark 16:1 Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James and “other women” (at least five) – Luke 23:55-24:1, 24:10 Mary Magdalene only (one) – John 20:1 Solution: All of the above is true How so? Though the infidels.org says “Mary Magdalene only” it’s not what the passage says. It depends on who I am talking to how much time I have who I am more familiar with (Mark mentions Joanna by name, Luke mentions who the other Mary is, John just mentions Mary Magdalene – who is in every account)

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (two) – Matt 28:1 Both of them and Salome (three) – Mark 16:1 Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James and “other women” (at least five) – Luke 23:55-24:1, 24:10 Mary Magdalene only (one) – John 20:1 Solution: All of the above is true How so? Though the infidels.org says “Mary Magdalene only” it’s not what the passage says. All together we have

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (two) – Matt 28:1 Both of them and Salome (three) – Mark 16:1 Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James and “other women” (at least five) – Luke 23:55-24:1, 24:10 Mary Magdalene only (one) – John 20:1 Solution: All of the above is true How so? Though the infidels.org says “Mary Magdalene only” it’s not what the passage says. All together we have Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, Salome, Joanna, and at least one other woman. Some think there may have been more than one trip to the tomb – quite possible

#9 When did they visit the tomb

Toward dawn – Matt 28:1

Toward dawn – Matt 28:1 Matthew 28:1 (ESV) Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.

Toward dawn – Matt 28:1 After sunrise – Mark 16:2

Toward dawn – Matt 28:1 After sunrise – Mark 16:2 Mark 16:2 (ESV) And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb.

Toward dawn – Matt 28:1 After sunrise – Mark 16:2 At early dawn – Luke 24:1

Toward dawn – Matt 28:1 After sunrise – Mark 16:2 At early dawn – Luke 24:1 Luke 24:1 (ESV) But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared.

Toward dawn – Matt 28:1 After sunrise – Mark 16:2 At early dawn – Luke 24:1 Still dark – John 20:1

Toward dawn – Matt 28:1 After sunrise – Mark 16:2 At early dawn – Luke 24:1 Still dark – John 20:1 John 20:1 (ESV) Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb.

Toward dawn – Matt 28:1, After sunrise – Mark 16:2, At early dawn – Luke 24:1, Still dark – John 20:1 Matt and Luke are very generic Mark is telescoping – he tells the story as if it all happened at once. It’s not meant to give you a position of the sun at ONE particular moment (preparation, journey, arrival) John – speak of the brightness of the sky Let’s not demand more precision than the authors intended and call it “contradiction”

Toward dawn – Matt 28:1, After sunrise – Mark 16:2, At early dawn – Luke 24:1, Still dark – John 20:1 Solution: Matt and Luke are very generic Mark is telescoping – he tells the story as if it all happened at once. It’s not meant to give you a position of the sun at ONE particular moment (preparation, journey, arrival) John – speak of the brightness of the sky Let’s not demand more precision than the authors intended and call it “contradiction”

Toward dawn – Matt 28:1, After sunrise – Mark 16:2, At early dawn – Luke 24:1, Still dark – John 20:1 Solution: These all refer to the same general time Matt and Luke are very generic Mark is telescoping – he tells the story as if it all happened at once. It’s not meant to give you a position of the sun at ONE particular moment (preparation, journey, arrival) John – speak of the brightness of the sky Let’s not demand more precision than the authors intended and call it “contradiction”

Toward dawn – Matt 28:1, After sunrise – Mark 16:2, At early dawn – Luke 24:1, Still dark – John 20:1 Solution: These all refer to the same general time General time references are good enough to be accurate Matt and Luke are very generic Mark is telescoping – he tells the story as if it all happened at once. It’s not meant to give you a position of the sun at ONE particular moment (preparation, journey, arrival) John – speak of the brightness of the sky Let’s not demand more precision than the authors intended and call it “contradiction”

Toward dawn – Matt 28:1, After sunrise – Mark 16:2, At early dawn – Luke 24:1, Still dark – John 20:1 Solution: These all refer to the same general time General time references are good enough to be accurate The trip to took more than 10 seconds (2 miles) Matt and Luke are very generic Mark is telescoping – he tells the story as if it all happened at once. It’s not meant to give you a position of the sun at ONE particular moment (preparation, journey, arrival) John – speak of the brightness of the sky Let’s not demand more precision than the authors intended and call it “contradiction”

Toward dawn – Matt 28:1, After sunrise – Mark 16:2, At early dawn – Luke 24:1, Still dark – John 20:1 Solution: These all refer to the same general time General time references are good enough to be accurate The trip to took more than 10 seconds (2 miles) A story may be emphasizing the time they left for the tomb, the time of day while on the journey, or the time of arrival at the tomb. Matt and Luke are very generic Mark is telescoping – he tells the story as if it all happened at once. It’s not meant to give you a position of the sun at ONE particular moment (preparation, journey, arrival) John – speak of the brightness of the sky Let’s not demand more precision than the authors intended and call it “contradiction”

Toward dawn – Matt 28:1, After sunrise – Mark 16:2, At early dawn – Luke 24:1, Still dark – John 20:1 Solution: These all refer to the same general time General time references are good enough to be accurate The trip to took more than 10 seconds (2 miles) A story may be emphasizing the time they left for the tomb, the time of day while on the journey, or the time of arrival at the tomb. The most difficult phrase is “still dark” which refers to the brightness of the sky, not the position of the sun. Matt and Luke are very generic Mark is telescoping – he tells the story as if it all happened at once. It’s not meant to give you a position of the sun at ONE particular moment (preparation, journey, arrival) John – speak of the brightness of the sky Let’s not demand more precision than the authors intended and call it “contradiction”

Toward dawn – Matt 28:1, After sunrise – Mark 16:2, At early dawn – Luke 24:1, Still dark – John 20:1 Solution: These all refer to the same general time General time references are good enough to be accurate The trip to took more than 10 seconds (2 miles) A story may be emphasizing the time they left for the tomb, the time of day while on the journey, or the time of arrival at the tomb. The most difficult phrase is “still dark” which refers to the brightness of the sky, not the position of the sun. It could have been overcast Matt and Luke are very generic Mark is telescoping – he tells the story as if it all happened at once. It’s not meant to give you a position of the sun at ONE particular moment (preparation, journey, arrival) John – speak of the brightness of the sky Let’s not demand more precision than the authors intended and call it “contradiction”

Toward dawn – Matt 28:1, After sunrise – Mark 16:2, At early dawn – Luke 24:1, Still dark – John 20:1 Solution: These all refer to the same general time General time references are good enough to be accurate The trip to took more than 10 seconds (2 miles) A story may be emphasizing the time they left for the tomb, the time of day while on the journey, or the time of arrival at the tomb. The most difficult phrase is “still dark” which refers to the brightness of the sky, not the position of the sun. It could have been overcast Or Mary’s trip in John 20:1 was separate Matt and Luke are very generic Mark is telescoping – he tells the story as if it all happened at once. It’s not meant to give you a position of the sun at ONE particular moment (preparation, journey, arrival) John – speak of the brightness of the sky Let’s not demand more precision than the authors intended and call it “contradiction”

Already moved – Mark 16:4, Luke 24:2, John 20:1

Already moved – Mark 16:4, Luke 24:2, John 20:1 Mark 16:4 (ESV) And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back—it was very large.

Already moved – Mark 16:4, Luke 24:2, John 20:1 Mark 16:4 (ESV) And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back—it was very large. Luke 24:2 (ESV) And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb,

Already moved – Mark 16:4, Luke 24:2, John 20:1 Mark 16:4 (ESV) And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back—it was very large. Luke 24:2 (ESV) And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, John 20:1 (ESV) Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb.

Already moved – Mark 16:4, Luke 24:2, John 20:1 Still in place covering the tomb – Matt 28:1-2 Do I really need to explain.

Already moved – Mark 16:4, Luke 24:2, John 20:1 Still in place covering the tomb – Matt 28:1-2 Matthew 28:1–2 (ESV) Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. Do I really need to explain.

Already moved – Mark 16:4, Luke 24:2, John 20:1 Still in place covering the tomb – Matt 28:1-2 Matthew 28:1–2 (ESV) Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. Solution: Matthew records that it happened but doesn’t say it happened after they arrived. This is just wishful thinking. Do I really need to explain.

Run to tell the disciples – Matt 28:8-9

Run to tell the disciples – Matt 28:8-9 Matthew 28:8–9 (ESV) So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him.

Run to tell the disciples – Matt 28:8-9 Said nothing – Mark 16:8

Run to tell the disciples – Matt 28:8-9 Said nothing – Mark 16:8 Mark 16:8 (ESV) And they went out and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had seized them, and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

Run to tell the disciples – Matt 28:8-9 Said nothing – Mark 16:8 Told the eleven and all the rest – Luke 24:9

Run to tell the disciples – Matt 28:8-9 Said nothing – Mark 16:8 Told the eleven and all the rest – Luke 24:9 Luke 24:9 (ESV) and returning from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest.

Run to tell the disciples – Matt 28:8-9 Said nothing – Mark 16:8 Told the eleven and all the rest – Luke 24:9 Solution: Mark’s whole book is historical narrative, not spiritual revelation. He only knew about the ladies experience because THEY TOLD the alternative that Mark supernaturally knew about their experience seems unlikely This is how detectives assemble eye witness testimonies. They use the differences to get a bigger picture.

Run to tell the disciples – Matt 28:8-9 Said nothing – Mark 16:8 Told the eleven and all the rest – Luke 24:9 Solution: they told Mark’s whole book is historical narrative, not spiritual revelation. He only knew about the ladies experience because THEY TOLD the alternative that Mark supernaturally knew about their experience seems unlikely This is how detectives assemble eye witness testimonies. They use the differences to get a bigger picture.

Run to tell the disciples – Matt 28:8-9 Said nothing – Mark 16:8 Told the eleven and all the rest – Luke 24:9 Solution: they told They had to, or Mark never would have known Mark’s whole book is historical narrative, not spiritual revelation. He only knew about the ladies experience because THEY TOLD the alternative that Mark supernaturally knew about their experience seems unlikely This is how detectives assemble eye witness testimonies. They use the differences to get a bigger picture.

Run to tell the disciples – Matt 28:8-9 Said nothing – Mark 16:8 Told the eleven and all the rest – Luke 24:9 Solution: they told They had to, or Mark never would have known So, how do I reconcile Mark 16:8? Mark’s whole book is historical narrative, not spiritual revelation. He only knew about the ladies experience because THEY TOLD the alternative that Mark supernaturally knew about their experience seems unlikely This is how detectives assemble eye witness testimonies. They use the differences to get a bigger picture.

Run to tell the disciples – Matt 28:8-9 Said nothing – Mark 16:8 Told the eleven and all the rest – Luke 24:9 Solution: they told They had to, or Mark never would have known So, how do I reconcile Mark 16:8? They didn’t tell anyone while running back to town Mark’s whole book is historical narrative, not spiritual revelation. He only knew about the ladies experience because THEY TOLD the alternative that Mark supernaturally knew about their experience seems unlikely This is how detectives assemble eye witness testimonies. They use the differences to get a bigger picture.

Run to tell the disciples – Matt 28:8-9 Said nothing – Mark 16:8 Told the eleven and all the rest – Luke 24:9 Solution: they told They had to, or Mark never would have known So, how do I reconcile Mark 16:8? They didn’t tell anyone while running back to town They went straight to the disciples and told them Mark’s whole book is historical narrative, not spiritual revelation. He only knew about the ladies experience because THEY TOLD the alternative that Mark supernaturally knew about their experience seems unlikely This is how detectives assemble eye witness testimonies. They use the differences to get a bigger picture.

Mary and the other Mary hold Him by His feet – Matt 28:9

Mary and the other Mary hold Him by His feet – Matt 28:9 Matthew 28:9 (ESV) And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him.

Mary and the other Mary hold Him by His feet – Matt 28:9 Jesus forbids Mary to touch Him because He hasn’t ascended to the Father yet – John 20:17

Mary and the other Mary hold Him by His feet – Matt 28:9 Jesus forbids Mary to touch Him because He hasn’t ascended to the Father yet – John 20:17 John 20:17 (KJV) Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.

Mary and the other Mary hold Him by His feet – Matt 28:9 Jesus forbids Mary to touch Him because He hasn’t ascended to the Father yet – John 20:17 A week later, having not ascended yet, Jesus invites Thomas to touch Him – John 20:27

Mary and the other Mary hold Him by His feet – Matt 28:9 Jesus forbids Mary to touch Him because He hasn’t ascended to the Father yet – John 20:17 A week later, having not ascended yet, Jesus invites Thomas to touch Him – John 20:27 John 20:27 (ESV) Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.”

Mary and the other Mary hold Him by His feet – Matt 28:9 Jesus forbids Mary to touch Him because He hasn’t ascended to the Father yet – John 20:17 A week later, having not ascended yet, Jesus invites Thomas to touch Him – John 20:27 Solution:

Mary and the other Mary hold Him by His feet – Matt 28:9 Jesus forbids Mary to touch Him because He hasn’t ascended to the Father yet – John 20:17 A week later, having not ascended yet, Jesus invites Thomas to touch Him – John 20:27 Solution: In John 20:17, Jesus told Mary not to “touch” Him.

Mary and the other Mary hold Him by His feet – Matt 28:9 Jesus forbids Mary to touch Him because He hasn’t ascended to the Father yet – John 20:17 A week later, having not ascended yet, Jesus invites Thomas to touch Him – John 20:27 Solution: In John 20:17, Jesus told Mary not to “touch” Him. Greek “haptou” – to hold on to, cling to

Mary and the other Mary hold Him by His feet – Matt 28:9 Jesus forbids Mary to touch Him because He hasn’t ascended to the Father yet – John 20:17 A week later, having not ascended yet, Jesus invites Thomas to touch Him – John 20:27 Solution: In John 20:17, Jesus told Mary not to “touch” Him. Greek “haptou” – to hold on to, cling to He wasn’t saying not to touch Him at all but not to cling to Him for their was more to do.

Mary and the other Mary hold Him by His feet – Matt 28:9 Jesus forbids Mary to touch Him because He hasn’t ascended to the Father yet – John 20:17 A week later, having not ascended yet, Jesus invites Thomas to touch Him – John 20:27 Solution: In John 20:17, Jesus told Mary not to “touch” Him. Greek “haptou” – to hold on to, cling to He wasn’t saying not to touch Him at all but not to cling to Him for their was more to do. This is why almost every translation says “cling to”, which is why I had to use KJV

#13 Did they believe the report of Christ’s resurrection or not

Some doubted but most believed – Matt 28:7-10, 16

Some doubted but most believed – Matt 28:7-10, 16 Matthew 28:7–10 (ESV) 7Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.” 8So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. 10Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”

Some doubted but most believed – Matt 28:7-10, 16 Matthew 28:16–17 (ESV) Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted.

Some doubted but most believed – Matt 28:7-10, 16 All doubted – Mark 16:11, Luke 24:11

Some doubted but most believed – Matt 28:7-10, 16 All doubted – Mark 16:11, Luke 24:11 Mark 16:11 (ESV) But when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they would not believe it.

Some doubted but most believed – Matt 28:7-10, 16 All doubted – Mark 16:11, Luke 24:11 Mark 16:11 (ESV) But when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they would not believe it. Luke 24:11 (ESV) but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them.

Some doubted but most believed – Matt 28:7-10, 16 All doubted – Mark 16:11, Luke 24:11 Solution:

Some doubted but most believed – Matt 28:7-10, 16 All doubted – Mark 16:11, Luke 24:11 Solution: In Mark and Luke they are in/near Jerusalem and they doubt the initial report of the women

Some doubted but most believed – Matt 28:7-10, 16 All doubted – Mark 16:11, Luke 24:11 Solution: In Mark and Luke they are in/near Jerusalem and they doubt the initial report of the women Matthew is talking about some time later when the eleven went to Galilee (70 miles away)

Some doubted but most believed – Matt 28:7-10, 16 All doubted – Mark 16:11, Luke 24:11 Solution: In Mark and Luke they are in/near Jerusalem and they doubt the initial report of the women Matthew is talking about some time later when the eleven went to Galilee (70 miles away) At this occasion Jesus appears to them and most believe but some doubt.

Some doubted but most believed – Matt 28:7-10, 16 All doubted – Mark 16:11, Luke 24:11 Solution: In Mark and Luke they are in/near Jerusalem and they doubt the initial report of the women Matthew is talking about some time later when the eleven went to Galilee (70 miles away) At this occasion Jesus appears to them and most believe but some doubt. It’s a completely different event

Some doubted but most believed – Matt 28:7-10, 16 All doubted – Mark 16:11, Luke 24:11 Solution: In Mark and Luke they are in/near Jerusalem and they doubt the initial report of the women Matthew is talking about some time later when the eleven went to Galilee (70 miles away) At this occasion Jesus appears to them and most believe but some doubt. It’s a completely different event Remember, Jesus appeared multiple times over a period of 40 days.

In conclusion Tonight I went over a bunch relating to one story, next time we will look at the Bible as a whole and, what I consider to be the most problematic “supposed” contradictions

The Bible isn’t “full of contradictions”
In conclusion The Bible isn’t “full of contradictions” Tonight I went over a bunch relating to one story, next time we will look at the Bible as a whole and, what I consider to be the most problematic “supposed” contradictions

In conclusion The Bible isn’t “full of contradictions” The common examples that skeptics give prove to be false accusations. Tonight I went over a bunch relating to one story, next time we will look at the Bible as a whole and, what I consider to be the most problematic “supposed” contradictions

In conclusion The Bible isn’t “full of contradictions” The common examples that skeptics give prove to be false accusations. Atheist Challenge: stop making false claims Tonight I went over a bunch relating to one story, next time we will look at the Bible as a whole and, what I consider to be the most problematic “supposed” contradictions

In conclusion The Bible isn’t “full of contradictions” The common examples that skeptics give prove to be false accusations. Atheist Challenge: stop making false claims Next week we will deal with several other important supposed contradictions Tonight I went over a bunch relating to one story, next time we will look at the Bible as a whole and, what I consider to be the most problematic “supposed” contradictions

In conclusion The Bible isn’t “full of contradictions” The common examples that skeptics give prove to be false accusations. Atheist Challenge: stop making false claims Next week we will deal with several other important supposed contradictions Supposed contradictions regarding quantities and numbers Tonight I went over a bunch relating to one story, next time we will look at the Bible as a whole and, what I consider to be the most problematic “supposed” contradictions

In conclusion The Bible isn’t “full of contradictions” The common examples that skeptics give prove to be false accusations. Atheist Challenge: stop making false claims Next week we will deal with several other important supposed contradictions Supposed contradictions regarding quantities and numbers Has anyone “seen God” or not? Tonight I went over a bunch relating to one story, next time we will look at the Bible as a whole and, what I consider to be the most problematic “supposed” contradictions

In conclusion The Bible isn’t “full of contradictions” The common examples that skeptics give prove to be false accusations. Atheist Challenge: stop making false claims Next week we will deal with several other important supposed contradictions Supposed contradictions regarding quantities and numbers Has anyone “seen God” or not? Did Jesus get the facts wrong on the Old Testament? Tonight I went over a bunch relating to one story, next time we will look at the Bible as a whole and, what I consider to be the most problematic “supposed” contradictions

In conclusion The Bible isn’t “full of contradictions” The common examples that skeptics give prove to be false accusations. Atheist Challenge: stop making false claims Next week we will deal with several other important supposed contradictions Supposed contradictions regarding quantities and numbers Has anyone “seen God” or not? Did Jesus get the facts wrong on the Old Testament? And more Tonight I went over a bunch relating to one story, next time we will look at the Bible as a whole and, what I consider to be the most problematic “supposed” contradictions

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