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The burial of Jesus

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The burial of Jesus
After the death of Jesus, a member of the Jewish council (Sanhedrin), Joseph of the Arimathea requested Pilate to bury the body of Jesus.
He was good and honourable man. Joseph of Arimathea was a secret disciple of Jesus for his actions are testimony to the lordship of Jesus.
He took the body and wrapped it in a linen sheet and placed it in a fresh tomb.
By giving Jesus a very honourable burial, He confirmed that Jesus was truly the son of God and king of the Jews.
This fulfills what had been prophesied in Isaiah.
There were women who followed Joseph and saw where he had laid the body of Jesus.
They went to prepare spices and perfumes which they hoped to use to treat the body of Jesus after the Sabbath.