The Ultimate Turning Point in Earth’s History — December 11 [Description]Overview of the Passages:In Matthew 27:50-56 and Mark 15:37-47, both Gospels describe the final moment of Jesus’ crucifixion and the immediate, world-shaking aftermath.- Jesus cries out and dies, giving up His spirit (Matthew 27:50; Mark 15:37).- The temple veil tears in two from top to bottom, symbolizing that access to God is no longer restricted by religious ritual or physical barriers (Matthew 27:51; Mark 15:38).- Matthew records a dramatic earthquake, the splitting of rocks, and tombs opening—with many holy people raised to life, testifying to Jesus’ divine power over death (Matthew 27:51-53).- The Roman centurion, a Gentile and symbol of worldly power, declares Jesus was truly the Son of God—showing that even outsiders recognized His identity in death (Matthew 27:54; Mark 15:39).- Faithful women, including Mary Magdalene, are present and watching—unlike many of the male disciples who had fled (Matthew 27:55-56; Mark 15:40-41).- Mark continues by describing Joseph of Arimathea, a respected Jewish council member who courageously asks Pilate for Jesus’ body and places Him in a tomb (Mark 15:42-47), setting the stage for the resurrection.These passages reveal the cosmic, spiritual, and deeply personal impact of Jesus’ death—not just as a tragic event, but as the ultimate turning point in human history. 365D 345

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Matthew 27:50-56 365D 345.1

50 And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. 365D 345.2

51 Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, 365D 345.3

52 and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; 365D 345.4

53 and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many. 365D 345.5

54 So when the centurion and those with him, who were guarding Jesus, saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they feared greatly, saying, “Truly this was the Son of God!” 365D 345.6

55 And many women who followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to Him, were there looking on from afar, 365D 345.7

56 among whom were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and ^{[n]NU Joseph} Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons. 365D 345.8

Mark 15:37-47 365D 345.9

37 And Jesus cried out with a loud voice, and breathed His last. 365D 345.10

38 Then the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. 365D 345.11

39 So when the centurion, who stood opposite Him, saw that ^{[g]NU He thus breathed His last} He cried out like this and breathed His last, he said, “Truly this Man was the Son of God!” 365D 345.12

40 There were also women looking on from afar, among whom were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the Less and of Joses, and Salome, 365D 345.13

41 who also followed Him and ministered to Him when He was in Galilee, and many other women who came up with Him to Jerusalem. 365D 345.14

42 Now when evening had come, because it was the Preparation Day, that is, the day before the Sabbath, 365D 345.15

43 Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent council member, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, coming and taking courage, went in to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. 365D 345.16

44 Pilate marveled that He was already dead; and summoning the centurion, he asked him if He had been dead for some time. 365D 345.17

45 So when he found out from the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph. 365D 345.18

46 Then he bought fine linen, took Him down, and wrapped Him in the linen. And he laid Him in a tomb which had been hewn out of the rock, and rolled a stone against the door of the tomb. 365D 345.19

47 And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses observed where He was laid. 365D 345.20