⚰️ Was Jesus really in the grave for three days and nights?

On this Maundy Thursday episode of Talkin’ Bible, Rohan Bell and Phil Wearden take us deep into the burial of Jesus—a moment filled with prophecy, mystery, and even some debate.

💭 Was it a Friday crucifixion… or Thursday?

🕊️ Does it matter which day it happened?

💡 And why is Jesus’ burial one of the strongest confirmations of His resurrection?

Together, Rohan and Phil explore:

📜 The Jewish burial customs and why Jesus had to be buried quickly

⏳ Whether there’s evidence for a Thursday crucifixion

💰 Why it matters that Jesus was buried in a rich man’s tomb

👀 Why the women—and not the disciples—were the faithful witnesses

🔥 Big themes explored:

The tension between religious ritual and divine plan

The prophetic fulfilment in Isaiah 53:9 and Psalm 22

How Jesus’ burial in Joseph’s tomb strengthens the historical case for the resurrection

Why multiple gospel accounts actually support, not weaken, the credibility of the story

🙋‍♀️ Are you wrestling with questions like:

“Why didn’t the disciples stay?”

“How do we know the resurrection wasn’t faked?”

“Does the exact day even matter?”

This episode will help you reflect on:

✝️ The courage of Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, secret disciples who risked everything

📖 The wisdom in prophetic scripture pointing to a crucified and buried Messiah

💬 How we can trust the resurrection story, even amid discrepancies and doubts

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