Sermon Tone Analysis
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The Death of Christ
Context
Darkness comes over the land (v.
33)
The sign
The Greek text is not clear as to whether the darkness was over the whole earth or that region of the land, but either way it was pervasive, disturbing, and terrifying.
This was a supernatural event clearly recognized as such by those who observed.
A solar eclipse would have been possible at that time scientifically because of the full moon at passover, however God has complete knowledge of and authority over His creation (including sun, moon, clouds and stars) and this was a clear sign from the creator, irrespective of the means.
The meaning
Darkness is frequently associated with death in the Old Testament (cf.
, , , ) It was fitting, then, for the One who made the sun stand still to cause it to cease from shining when Life Himself yielded to death by the guilty hands of His creation.
Cry of Dereliction (v.
24-37)
The veil torn and the centurion’s confession (v.38-39)
Witness of the women who remained (v.
40-41)
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