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35 Some of those who stood by, when they heard that, said, “Look, He is calling for Elijah!”
36 Then asomeone ran and filled a sponge full of sour wine, put it on a reed, and boffered it to Him to drink, saying, “Let Him alone; let us see if Elijah will come to take Him down.”  
37 aAnd Jesus cried out with a loud voice, and breathed His last.  
38 Then athe veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.  
39 So awhen the centurion, who stood opposite Him, saw that1 He cried out like this and breathed His last, he said, “Truly this Man was the Son of God!”  
40 aThere were also women looking on bfrom afar, among whom were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the Less and of Joses, and Salome,  
41 who also afollowed Him and ministered to Him when He was in Galilee, and many other women who came up with Him to Jerusalem.  
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Mark 15:33-37

Christ's sacrifice confirming the New Covenant occurred on the anniversary of God's covenantal promise to Abraham—the same day and hour! Its specific timing draws our attention to the “eternal inheritance” promised to Abraham and his spiritual seed. Jesus set the example of when and how He wants us to observe the Passover—at the beginning of the 14th—and then on that afternoon, He shed His blood so that a New Covenant could be made.

This covenant is an outgrowth of the covenant with Abraham, making his “great nation” a reality. It provides for justification on the basis of faith—for Israelite and Gentile alike—and promises eternal life to those who continue to the end in faith. Christ is our Passover, not by lining up with the timing outlined in the instructions given to Israel, but by renewing and advancing the covenant God made with Abraham.

David C. Grabbe
Why Was Jesus Not Crucified as Passover Began? (Part Two)




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