Happy Easter!

[gr82be 15,000]

I realize this doesn't really belong in a football thread but if it makes a difference in just one person's life then I'm happy to take the hits from anyone that might object...

 

Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after his resurrection? The Gospel of John (20:7) tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the other grave clothes. The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded, and was placed at the head of that stony coffin.

Early Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance.

She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, “They have taken the Lord's body out of the tomb, and I don't know where they have put him!” Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb to see. The other disciple outran Peter and got there first. He stooped and looked in and saw the linen cloth lying there, but he didn't go in.

Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, while the cloth that had covered Jesus' head was folded up and lying to the side.

Was that important? Absolutely! Is it really significant? Yes!

In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, we need to understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day. The folded napkin had to do with the master and servant, and every Jewish boy knew this tradition. When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made sure that it was exactly the way the master wanted it. The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait, just out of sight, until the master had finished eating.

The servant would not dare touch the table until the master was finished. Now if the master was finished eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his fingers and mouth, clean his beard, and wad up the napkin and toss it onto the table. The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the wadded napkin meant, “I’m finished.”

But if the master got up from the table, folded his napkin and laid it beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table, because the folded napkin meant, “I'm coming back!”

Edited April 9, 2023 by gr82be
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[toddc 13,197]

Happy Resurrection Day 

[JDUBB4AU 5,370]

Thank you for this post. Today is the epitome of love and what Christ stands for. Prayers for everyone on the board . I hope everyone has a wonderful day with their family. 

[aubiefifty 18,435]

this morning i feel blessed and i hope everyone does.

[toddc 13,197]

[LPTiger 5,533]

Great, thanks for starting this post.   If a Father that can rise from the cross is for us, who can be against us?

[abw0004 10,394]

[WarNole 141]

EASTER Math:

           1 cross

        + 3 nails

        ----------

          4 given

[creed 1,816]

HAPPY EASTER!

[kingfish 75]

Have a blessed Resurrection Sunday.

[Maverick.AU 13,341]

 

[SaltyTiger 8,645]

Great thread and Happy Easter Sunday! 

[bigbird 60,963]

7 hours ago, gr82be said:

I realize this doesn't really belong in a football thread but if it makes a difference in just one person's life then I'm happy to take the hits from anyone that might object...

 

Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after his resurrection? The Gospel of John (20:7) tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the other grave clothes. The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded, and was placed at the head of that stony coffin.

Early Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance.

She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, “They have taken the Lord's body out of the tomb, and I don't know where they have put him!” Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb to see. The other disciple outran Peter and got there first. He stooped and looked in and saw the linen cloth lying there, but he didn't go in.

Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, while the cloth that had covered Jesus' head was folded up and lying to the side.

Was that important? Absolutely! Is it really significant? Yes!

In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, we need to understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day. The folded napkin had to do with the master and servant, and every Jewish boy knew this tradition. When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made sure that it was exactly the way the master wanted it. The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait, just out of sight, until the master had finished eating.

The servant would not dare touch the table until the master was finished. Now if the master was finished eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his fingers and mouth, clean his beard, and wad up the napkin and toss it onto the table. The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the wadded napkin meant, “I’m finished.”

But if the master got up from the table, folded his napkin and laid it beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table, because the folded napkin meant, “I'm coming back!”

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[3rdgeneration 6,680]

Happy Easter friends! I wish you all His wonderful blessings of grace and love.  Have a great day!!! He is risen!

 

Love Drunk Aubie’s post.   Too funny!

[AUBwins 10,296]

@augolf1716 I hope you are enjoying a day on the links somewhere.  Happy Easter All!

 

[WillMunny 1,643]

Thanks for the great post.  Happy Easter.  Jesus is risen.

[ArgoEagle 2,068]

Hallejuah Christ arose!!!🙌🙌🙌🙌

[Dshep4au 275]

Happy Easter! He is risen indeed!

[I_M4_AU 9,034]

 

This says a lot.  Good for Coach.

[augolf1716 22,004]

4 hours ago, AUBwins said:

@augolf1716 I hope you are enjoying a day on the links somewhere.  Happy Easter All!

 

Masters Day baby....just finish watching it

[JuscAUse! 1,713]

6 hours ago, 3rdgeneration said:

Happy Easter friends! I wish you all His wonderful blessings of grace and love.  Have a great day!!! He is risen!

 

Love Drunk Aubie’s post.   Too funny!

He is risen indeed!