Session 4 - Crucifixion on a Wednesday followed by a Sabbath? Solved!!!

Описание: The prophecy in the Book of Daniel, as recorded in the Tanakh, the canonical Old Testament, remarkably predicted that the Messiah would die at precisely 2:36:22 PM on Nisan 14, during Passover, in the year AD 30. This exact date aligns with the crucifixion of Jesus, affirming Him, a Jew, as the promised Jewish Messiah.
What’s more, Jesus’ death fulfilled God’s covenant with Abraham, where He promised, “In your seed, all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice” (Genesis 22:18). Notice the significance here—God’s promise was fulfilled not through Abraham’s many “seeds” (the nation of Israel), but through his singular “seed,” the Messiah, extending God’s blessing universally to all nations.
This is precisely why Jesus’ death during Passover is so meaningful. Passover is unique because, unlike Yom Kippur—the most sacred of Jewish festivals, which is focused solely on Israel’s atonement—Passover involved not just the Israelites, but also people from many nations who were protected by the blood of the lamb, as recorded in Exodus 12:37-38:

"Then the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand men on foot, besides children. A mixed multitude went up with them also, along with flocks and herds—a great deal of livestock."
This powerful moment symbolizes that salvation is open to all, not just to Israel, reflecting God’s inclusivity.
Now, when we examine historical calendars to determine the day of the week on which Nisan 14 fell in AD 30, sources like Harvard’s Math Department and Hebrew date converters agree—it fell on a Wednesday. However, the Bible notes that the following day was a High Sabbath.
Here’s where understanding the Jewish calendar is crucial: regardless of the day of the week, the day after Passover is always a High Sabbath, marking the beginning of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, as outlined in Leviticus 23. This is one of the seven High Sabbaths associated with specific Jewish festivals.
There’s no mystery here—rather, it highlights a gap in understanding, especially among Christians who may not be as familiar with the rich details of the Old Testament. Remember, during the time of the Apostles and early disciples, only the Old Testament was available; the New Testament had not yet been written.
This deeper understanding of God’s appointed times brings us closer to grasping the fullness of His plan, showing that prophecy, when properly understood, is astonishingly precise.