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The Hebraic Timeline of Yahusha’s Death, Burial, and Resurrection
Passover Fulfilled, Firstfruits Risen, and the Restoration of Scriptural Truth

✍ By Greg Witter
Ephraim’s Cry | Hebraic Mindset Study Series
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🔖 Scripture Reading List

Torah
• Shemoth (Exodus) 12:6, 12:27, 20:8–11
• Wayyiqra (Leviticus) 23:5–11

Prophets
• Yonah (Jonah) 1:17
• Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 53:9
• Hosea 6:2

Writings
• Tehillim (Psalms) 16:10

Apostolic Writings
• Mattithyahu (Matthew) 12:40; 16:21; 28:1–6
• Yohanan (John) 19:31; 20:1, 11–18
• 1 Corinthians 5:7; 15:3–4, 15:20
• Romans 6:4

🔥 Introduction

Understanding the precise timeline of Yahusha’s death, burial, and resurrection reveals Yahuah’s redemptive plan with profound clarity. Rooted in Hebraic tradition and Torah prophecy, this timeline aligns perfectly with biblical feasts like Passover, Unleavened Bread, and First Fruits. This study invites you to rediscover the richness of Yahuah’s appointed times and how they illuminate Yahusha’s mission as Messiah.

Let’s dive into this transformative truth step by step.

✏ Section 1: Understanding the Biblical Timeline

Day 1: Preparation Day (14th of Nisan, Wednesday)

• Last Supper aligns with the evening beginning the 14th of Nisan (Luke 22:7–13).
• Yahusha is arrested, tried, and crucified during the day (Mark 15:25; Matt. 27:45, 50).
• His body is placed in the tomb before sundown (Matt. 27:57–60).
• Fulfills: Isaiah 53:9, 1 Cor. 5:7

Day 2: High Sabbath (15th of Nisan, Thursday)

• Observance of the first day of Unleavened Bread (Lev. 23:6–7).
• Tomb is guarded (Matt. 27:62–66).

Day 3: Preparation for Weekly Sabbath (16th of Nisan, Friday)

• Women prepare spices (Luke 23:56).
• Yahusha remains in the tomb.
• Fulfills: Jonah 1:17

Day 4: Weekly Sabbath (17th of Nisan, Friday sundown to Saturday sundown)

• Disciples rest.
• Yahusha rises before sundown (Matt. 28:1–6).
• Fulfills: Psalm 16:10, Hosea 6:2

Day 5: First Day of the Week (18th of Nisan, Sunday)

• Tomb is discovered empty (John 20:1).
• Yahusha appears to Mary (John 20:11–18).
• Fulfills: Lev. 23:10–11, 1 Cor. 15:20

Summary

• Day 1 (Wed): Burial
• Day 2 (Thu): High Sabbath
• Day 3 (Fri): Preparation Day
• Day 4 (Sat): Weekly Sabbath; Resurrection
• Day 5 (Sun): Discovery of the Empty Tomb

✏ Section 2: The Hebraic Context: Days and Nights

• Hebraic days begin at sundown (Gen. 1:5).
• Matt. 12:40: Yahusha confirms three days and three nights.
• Hebrew: יוֹם (Yom), לַיְלָה (Laylah)

Reflection Question: How does viewing time through a Hebraic lens change your understanding of the resurrection narrative?

✏ Section 3: Historical Context: First-Century Torah Observance

• Passover and Unleavened Bread (Ex. 12:6–18) fulfilled in Yahusha’s death and burial.
• John 19:31: the Sabbath was a High Sabbath.

Reflection Question: How does understanding the alignment of Yahusha’s death with Torah feasts deepen your appreciation for Yahuah’s redemptive plan?

✏ Section 4: Theological Insight: Three Days and Three Nights

• Jonah 1:17; Matt. 16:21 emphasize third-day resurrection.
• Fulfillment proves Yahusha’s identity and mission (Romans 1:4).

Reflection Question: What does the fulfillment of these prophetic timelines reveal about Yahuah’s sovereignty and faithfulness?

✏ Section 5: Apostolic Continuity: Paul’s Teachings

• 1 Cor. 15:3–4 and Rom. 6:4 emphasize resurrection power and covenant renewal.

Reflection Question: How does Paul’s teaching on resurrection shape your understanding of salvation and new life in Yahusha?

✏ Section 6: Greek and Hebrew Word Studies

Greek:

• ἀναστῆναι (Anastēnai): to rise up
• τρίτη ἅμέρα (Trite Hemera): third day

Hebrew:

• פֶסַח (Pesach) — Passover
• חַג הַמַצֹּּת (Chag HaMatzot) — Unleavened Bread

Reflection Question: How do these word studies enhance your understanding of the resurrection narrative?

✏ Section 7: Practical Applications for Believers Today

• Walk in humility.
• Celebrate the feasts.
• Live in resurrection power (Gal. 2:20).

Reflection Question: What steps can you take this week to align your life more closely with the resurrection power of Yahusha?

🔥 Conclusion

This timeline reveals the precision of Yahuah’s redemptive plan. The death, burial, and resurrection of Yahusha align perfectly with the appointed feasts, fulfilling the prophetic shadows established in the Torah. Let it challenge and empower you to align your worship, obedience, and faith with the Word of Yahuah.

Reflection Question: How can this understanding inspire you to walk in greater faith, obedience, and alignment with Yahuah’s purposes?

📊 Reflection / Discussion Questions

1. How does understanding the Hebraic timeline of Yahusha’s death, burial, and resurrection deepen your faith in Yahuah’s sovereignty and redemptive plan?
2. In what ways does aligning Yahusha’s resurrection with the prophetic feasts enhance your appreciation of the Torah’s continuity in the New Covenant?
3. How can observing the biblical feasts like Passover and Unleavened Bread shape your spiritual walk?
4. What steps can you take to align your faith practices with Scripture?
5. How does this timeline challenge traditional interpretations of Yahusha’s resurrection?

✅ Answers to Reflection Questions

1. It affirms Yahuah’s sovereign control and prophetic precision.
2. It demonstrates the Torah’s fulfillment through Yahusha, enhancing covenant understanding.
3. It strengthens obedience, identity, and worship through alignment with appointed times.
4. By studying Scripture, rejecting man-made tradition, and honoring Yahuah’s feasts.
5. It calls for a re-evaluation of doctrines based on church tradition, not Torah.

✏ Fill-in-the-Blank Study Questions

1. Yahusha declared He would be ______ and ______ in the heart of the earth (Matt. 12:40).
2. The Hebraic reckoning of days begins at ______ (Gen. 1:5).
3. The ______ Sabbath after Yahusha’s death was the first day of ______ ______ ______ (Lev. 23:6–7).
4. Yahusha’s resurrection aligns with the Feast of ______ ______ (Lev. 23:10–11).
5. ______ of Arimathea buried Yahusha on the ______ day of Nisan.
6. Mary discovered the ______ tomb early on the ______ day of the week (John 20:1).
7. The alignment of events reveals Yahuah’s ______ and ______ plan.

✅ Fill-in-the-Blank Answers

1. three days, three nights
2. sundown
3. High, Unleavened Bread
4. First Fruits
5. Joseph, 14th
6. empty, first
7. sovereignty, redemptive

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