We are 'knee deep' in things surrounding Easter. Our Sunday School class has been looking at days leading up to the crucifixion, his death, and resurrection.

Last Sunday's topic was "The Resurrection of Jesus" Among other things, the 'Answers in Genesis' study book talked about 'the apparent contradiction' in the timing of 'three days'.

Ever stopped to question Jesus 'three days' in the grave?

Here is what it said:

"It would seem that Jesus was only in the grave about 36 hours, not three full days and full nights. In Jewish reckoning, the phrase 'on the third day' could be part of one day, a full day, and part of the next. The timing of the resurrection is a common objection raised by skeptics about the truthfulness of Scripture, but the Bible timetable is consistent with the Hebrew reckoning of time. Assuming a burial around 5 p.m. on Friday and sunrise around 6 a.m. on Sunday, Jesus was in the earth for a portion of three separate days, fulfilling his own prophecy about his burial and resurrection."

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