Was Jesus in the Tomb for Three Days and Three Nights?

Jesus continually reminded the disciples that He would die and rise again after “three days” (Mark 8:31; 9:31; 10:34; John 2:19 and 21).1 The Lord also made statements about dying and resurrecting on the “third day” (Matt. 16:21; 17:23; 20:18-19; Luke 9:22; 18:31-33). The Scriptures also indicate that Christ burial took place on Friday prior to … Continue reading Was Jesus in the Tomb for Three Days and Three Nights?