More Than A Religious Book – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional June 4th

(There Are No Contradictions In The Bible)

TO THE BIBLE: 2 TIMOTHY 3:16
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”

LET’S TALK
“I’m telling you, the Bible doesn’t add up,” Zane argued. “It records that Jesus was in the grave for three days and three nights, but if He died on Friday and rose on Sunday, that’s barely a day and a half!”

Ren nodded. “Exactly! That’s one of the reasons I question it.”
Andrea shook her head. “You guys are assuming He died on Friday—but does the Bible actually say that?”
Zane frowned. “It says He died the day before the Sabbath, right?”

“Yes,” Andrea said, “but John 19:31 tells us this was a special Sabbath, not the regular Saturday. That year, Passover fell on a Thursday, meaning Jesus was crucified on Wednesday. Three full days and nights—just like the Bible records.”
Ren blinked. “Wait… so the Bible wasn’t wrong?”
Andrea smiled. “Exactly. People assume things, but God’s Word is not flawed.”

The Bible is a trustworthy book that contains God’s inspired Word, giving us guidance for life. But some people try to challenge it, saying certain details don’t make sense.

For example, when talking about Jesus’ resurrection, the Bible says He rose on Sunday morning after being in the grave for three days and three nights. Some, like Zane, have asked, “How does that add up if He died on Friday?”

Well, the Bible never said Jesus died on a Friday. Many assume this because it mentions that He died the day before the Sabbath, and most people know Saturday is the Sabbath.

But this wasn’t the usual weekly Sabbath. It was the Passover Sabbath, a special holiday that happened on the 14th day of the month of Nisan every year. This means it could fall on different days of the week, just like Christmas lands on different weekdays each year.

That year, the 14th of Nisan was on a Thursday, meaning Jesus was crucified on Wednesday—the day before the Passover Sabbath. Matthew, Mark, and Luke don’t mention this detail, but John makes it clear:

“The Jewish leaders didn’t want the bodies hanging there the next day, which was the Sabbath (and a very special Sabbath, because it was Passover week)…” (John 19:31 NLT).

The purpose of this isn’t to criticise the celebration of Good Friday; no. Rather, it’s to show that Jesus was accurate when He said, “For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth” (Matthew 12:40).

He was crucified on Wednesday, and before dawn on Sunday, He had risen. This also shows that the Bible is trustworthy. You can trust its writings because it’s more than a religious book; it’s the testimony of God.

Go Deeper:

1 Corinthians 2 & Psalms 107-108

Pray:
Dear Father, your Word is trustworthy and true; it’s a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. I’m strengthened, firmly grounded in the accuracy and reliability of the Scriptures, for it’s profitable for every aspect of my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
John 18:1-27, 1 Chronicles 11-13
TWO YEAR
1 Corinthians 15:29-39, Proverbs 31

Act:
Now that you understand this truth, take a moment to reflect on how important it is to study the Bible carefully. Share what you’ve learned with a friend or family member who may have the same question.