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It is a time designated for preparing for the Sabbath, ensuring that all necessary tasks are completed so that the Sabbath can be observed as a day of rest and worship, in accordance with God's commandments.<br><br><b>Scriptural References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/mark/15-42.htm">Mark 15:42</a> :</b> "Now it was already evening. Since it was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath)..."<br> · This passage highlights the timing of events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus, indicating that His body was taken down from the cross on Preparation Day, emphasizing the urgency to complete burial preparations before the Sabbath began.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/luke/23-54.htm">Luke 23:54</a> :</b> "It was Preparation Day, and the Sabbath was just beginning."<br> · Here, the Gospel of Luke underscores the transition from Preparation Day to the Sabbath, marking the importance of completing all necessary work before the onset of the Sabbath.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/john/19-31.htm">John 19:31</a> :</b> "It was the day of Preparation, and the next day was a high Sabbath. So the Jews asked Pilate to have the legs broken and the bodies removed."<br> · This verse illustrates the Jewish leaders' concern for maintaining the sanctity of the Sabbath, especially when it coincided with a high holy day, by ensuring that the crucified bodies were not left on the crosses.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/exodus/16-5.htm">Exodus 16:5</a> :</b> "On the sixth day they are to prepare what they bring in, and it will be twice as much as they gather on the other days."<br> · In the context of gathering manna, this commandment from God to the Israelites establishes the principle of preparation, ensuring that the people had enough provisions to observe the Sabbath without labor.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/exodus/20-8.htm">Exodus 20:8-10</a> :</b> "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God."<br> · While not directly mentioning Preparation Day, this commandment forms the basis for its observance, as it mandates that all work be completed in the six days leading up to the Sabbath.<br><br>6. <b><a href="/matthew/27-62.htm">Matthew 27:62</a> :</b> "The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and Pharisees went to Pilate."<br> · This verse situates the events following Jesus' crucifixion within the context of the Jewish calendar, indicating the day after Preparation Day as the Sabbath.<br><br><b>Cultural and Religious Significance:</b><br><br>Preparation Day is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, serving as a practical and spiritual precursor to the Sabbath. It is a day of anticipation and readiness, ensuring that the Sabbath can be observed without distraction or interruption. The emphasis on preparation underscores the importance of the Sabbath as a covenantal sign between God and His people, a day set apart for rest and spiritual renewal.<br><br>In the New Testament, the mention of Preparation Day in the context of Jesus' crucifixion and burial highlights its continued observance and significance during the time of Christ. The urgency to complete tasks before the Sabbath reflects the Jewish leaders' adherence to the law and the cultural norms of the time.<br><br>Overall, Preparation Day serves as a reminder of the importance of intentionality in worship and the observance of God's commandments, ensuring that the Sabbath remains a holy and restful day dedicated to the Lord.<a name="nav" id="nav"></a><div class="vheading2">Nave's Topical Index</div><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/27-62.htm">Matthew 27:62</a></span><br>Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together to Pilate,<br><span class="source">Nave's Topical Index</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/15-42.htm">Mark 15:42</a></span><br>And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,<br><span class="source">Nave's Topical Index</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/23-54.htm">Luke 23:54</a></span><br>And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.<br><span class="source">Nave's Topical Index</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/context/john/19-14.htm">John 19:14,31,42</a></span><br>And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he said to the Jews, Behold your King!<br><span class="source">Nave's Topical Index</span><p><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/edersheim/the_life_and_times_of_jesus_the_messiah/chapter_xvii_on_the_third.htm"><span class="l">On the Third <b>Day</b> He Rose Again from the Dead; He Ascended into <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> was of reassurance, of consolation, of <b>preparation</b>, of teaching. <b>...</b> the impression,<br> that, amidst the <b>general</b> confusion, all <b>...</b> It was toward evening; the <b>day</b> was far <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../edersheim/the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter xvii on the third.htm</font><p><a href="/library/white/the_acts_of_the_apostles/lesson_13_days_of_preparation.htm"><span class="l">Days of <b>Preparation</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Lesson 13 Days of <b>Preparation</b>. <b>...</b> A <b>general</b> slain in battle is lost to his army, but<br> his death <b>...</b> him." The gates of the city were diligently guarded <b>day</b> and night to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 13 days of preparation.htm</font><p><a href="/library/newton/messiah_vol_2/sermon_xlii_the_general_resurrection.htm"><span class="l">The <b>General</b> Resurrection</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The <b>General</b> Resurrection <b>...</b> writer, who has many admirers in the present <b>day</b>, has ventured <b>...</b><br> incapable of sustaining the glories of heaven, without a <b>preparation</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../newton/messiah vol 2/sermon xlii the general resurrection.htm</font><p><a href="/library/white/the_great_controversy_between_christ_and_satan_/general_index.htm"><span class="l"><b>General</b> Index.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Advent message, proclamation of, timely, 351-354. <b>general</b> proclamation of,<br> 355-374. <b>...</b> <b>preparation</b> for, in 1844, 401-403. <b>...</b> not the Lord's <b>day</b>, 447. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../white/the great controversy between christ and satan /general index.htm</font><p><a href="/library/arminius/the_works_of_james_arminius_vol_1/disputation_2_on_the_sufficiency.htm"><span class="l">On the Sufficiency and Perfection of the Holy <b>Scriptures</b> In</span></a> <br><b>...</b> themselves, we distinguish by the <b>general</b> term, "inspiration <b>...</b> Spirit does not serve<br> for <b>preparation</b>, but contains <b>...</b> Christ the same yesterday, to-<b>day</b>, and forever <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/disputation 2 on the sufficiency.htm</font><p><a href="/library/barrows/companion_to_the_bible/chapter_xxiv_language_of_the.htm"><span class="l">Language of the New Testament. 1 in the Character of the Original <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> that centuries before our Lord's advent, <b>preparation</b> began to <b>...</b> its first appearance<br> and onward with <b>general</b> favor <b>...</b> In our Saviour's <b>day</b> it was in very <b>general</b> use <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xxiv language of the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/pamphilius/the_life_of_constantine/"><span class="l">the life of constantine</span></a> <br><b>...</b> <b>Scriptures</b>. Chapter XVIII.--He enjoins the <b>General</b> Observance of<br> the Lord's <b>Day</b>, and the <b>Day</b> of <b>Preparation</b>. Chapter <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/pamphilius/the life of constantine/</font><p><a href="/library/drummond/introduction_to_the_new_testament/the_gospels_in_general.htm"><span class="l">The Gospels in <b>General</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> our canon, and that many at the present <b>day</b> deny the <b>...</b> They treat successively of the<br> Lords <b>preparation</b> for the <b>...</b> it seems to account for the <b>general</b> agreement in <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../drummond/introduction to the new testament/the gospels in general.htm</font><p><a href="/library/luther/first_principles_of_the_reformation/concerning_the_lords_supper.htm"><span class="l"><b>Concerning</b> the Lord's Supper</span></a> <br><b>...</b> I know that neither he, nor even a <b>general</b> council, has <b>...</b> books which have influence<br> at the present <b>day</b> must needs <b>...</b> is a worthy or an unworthy <b>preparation</b> for it. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../luther/first principles of the reformation/concerning the lords supper.htm</font><p><a href="/library/barclay/theses_theologicae_and_an_apology_for_the_true_christian_divinity/proposition_xi_concerning_worship.htm"><span class="l"><b>Concerning</b> Worship.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> will be strongly exercised as in a <b>day</b> of battle <b>...</b> of the Spirit, save only that <b>general</b><br> one of <b>...</b> is specially prefixed as a previous <b>preparation</b> thereunto; we do <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../proposition xi concerning worship.htm</font><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Esther-Xerxes.html">Did Esther have sex with Xerxes before they were married? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/surviving-end-times.html">Surviving the end times - what do I need to know? | GotQuestions.org</a><br 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