Question: Why do we say that Jesus rose on the third day? If you do the math, it really doesn’t make any sense. He was killed on a Friday and rose Sunday morning. So, he was in the grave for only 1 day, no?
Answer: In ancient Israel the day began at sunset, and any part of a day counted as a full day.
So, Friday = Day 1
Saturday = Day 2
Sunday = Day 3
He died, was buried, and was raised up on the third day.
Answer: In ancient Israel the day began at sunset, and any part of a day counted as a full day.
So, Friday = Day 1
Saturday = Day 2
Sunday = Day 3
He died, was buried, and was raised up on the third day.
