Expert: Mrs. Priscilla Lyons - 4/8/2010

Question
It can be credibly illustrated that the Original Passover Lamb was slain on a Wednesday.  With Jesus stating that he fulfilled all things in the laws of Moses, why do Christians claim Jesus died on a Friday preparation day instead of a Wednesday preparation day?

The reason I ask is due to the very detailed study found at this link which seems to be the most complete study on this topic to date viewing all factors that one must consider to correctly determine these final events.

Does the information at this link speak according to the Laws and testimony (laws of Moses and spirit of Prophecy)? Does it give good evidence from History that Jesus was chosen by the people on the tenth day and then killed on the 14th day?  Does it illustrate within the realm of possibility that Jesus fulfilled 3 days and 3 nights in the manner that the scriptures define this duration of time?

http://www.thedeathandresurection.com/pdf/the%20death%20and%20resurrection.pdf

Very Respectfully,

Todd Vetter"

Answer
Dear Todd,
   Thank you for writing.  I agree with your concern about "Good Friday."  
   I try to stay away from websites unless I know the source, so I don't know about the website you mention, but I've known and appreciated Dave Hunt's books and materials for years as being accurately Bible based.  This webpage from his website, www.thebereancall.org/node/1657 covers the details you mention, so you are right that Jesus did not die on Friday.  
   The Jewish concept of a day begins with an evening then a morning (see Genesis 1), starting at 6 pm our time.  The Bible mentions the third hour, sixth hour, etc. which start at 6 am our time.  I believe Romans kept time like us, which would be part of the setting of the crucifixion also.
   So it can be confusing, but the precise fulfillment of prophecy is breathtaking.  So also the precise, powerful, intricate clockwork manifested in so much of God's creation. Romans 1:19-20
   May this testimony remind us to entrust ourselves to Him more and more each day.
   Sincerely,
   Priscilla