Roman Guard Unit
The Roman Army when they were sent to guard a person, did so with their lives. If the prisoner escaped, they would be put to death. To guard a prisoner they formed a custodian. In Greek it was spelled "Koustodia." Their primary concern was to guard the seal of the Emperor, which was attached to the tomb. This was accomplished by having sixteen guards. There were 4 that faced the North, 4 faced the South, 4 faced the East, and 4 faced the West.
Each guard had a space of 6 ft. to the front, 6 ft to the back, and 6 ft to each side. In this manner there was very little chance of anyone escaping or tampering with the seal. Have you ever wondered if this was the way that the guards stood at the tomb of Jesus Christ?
Koustodia can be found in Strongs Concordance, 2892
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Musing
Face Cloth
There is an old story that has been around for some time. I do not remember the author's name. The story goes than when a carpenter in Biblical times finished a project, he would then wash with a face towel and basin of water that had been laid out for him. He would then fold the towel and place it separate from the basin. This let the owner know the work he had come to do was finished.
When the disciples entered the Tomb, after Jesus had been resurrected they found the face cloth was folded, and placed separately from the other cloths. Do you think that behind the rock that had been rolled over the opening, that Jesus took the face cloth, folded it, and placed it separately as if to say "It is finished?"
There is an old story that has been around for some time. I do not remember the author's name. The story goes than when a carpenter in Biblical times finished a project, he would then wash with a face towel and basin of water that had been laid out for him. He would then fold the towel and place it separate from the basin. This let the owner know the work he had come to do was finished.
When the disciples entered the Tomb, after Jesus had been resurrected they found the face cloth was folded, and placed separately from the other cloths. Do you think that behind the rock that had been rolled over the opening, that Jesus took the face cloth, folded it, and placed it separately as if to say "It is finished?"
Friday, April 20, 2007
The Blood of the Lamb
And they shall take of the blood and strike it on the two side posts and on the upper door.
(Exodus 12:7 KJV)
While held captive in Egypt, God told Moses to have the people slay a lamb without blemish. They were to take the blood and strike it on the side posts and over the top of the door. The lamb they were to roast and eat with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.
For that night He would pass through Egypt and smite all the firstborn in the land.
When He saw the blood He would pass over that house. Were there fears as they hid behind their doors that night? Did they trust God to do what Moses asked of them? Did they fully understand?
In Luke 22:19-20 we read again of the shed blood and the unleavened bread. This is the
last supper, and Jesus is telling his disciples to drink the fruit of the vine as His blood that would be shed for them, and to eat of the bread that represents His body. They did as instructed, but did they fully understand? In both instances the blood from the lamb was slain to protect them. One was the door post and the other was the cross.
Prayer
Heavenly Father I thank you for the grace that came to me because of the cross. I did not deserve the love you gave so freely. Help me to always remember that when I stay behind the shed blood you will pass over and I will be with you in eternity.
(Exodus 12:7 KJV)
While held captive in Egypt, God told Moses to have the people slay a lamb without blemish. They were to take the blood and strike it on the side posts and over the top of the door. The lamb they were to roast and eat with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.
For that night He would pass through Egypt and smite all the firstborn in the land.
When He saw the blood He would pass over that house. Were there fears as they hid behind their doors that night? Did they trust God to do what Moses asked of them? Did they fully understand?
In Luke 22:19-20 we read again of the shed blood and the unleavened bread. This is the
last supper, and Jesus is telling his disciples to drink the fruit of the vine as His blood that would be shed for them, and to eat of the bread that represents His body. They did as instructed, but did they fully understand? In both instances the blood from the lamb was slain to protect them. One was the door post and the other was the cross.
Prayer
Heavenly Father I thank you for the grace that came to me because of the cross. I did not deserve the love you gave so freely. Help me to always remember that when I stay behind the shed blood you will pass over and I will be with you in eternity.
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