Topical Encyclopedia The concept of miraculous darkness holds significant theological and historical implications within the biblical narrative, particularly in relation to divine judgment and intervention. In the context of the events leading up to the destruction of Jerusalem, darkness serves as a profound symbol of God's displeasure and a harbinger of impending judgment.The most notable instance of miraculous darkness in the New Testament occurs during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. According to the Gospel accounts, a supernatural darkness enveloped the land from the sixth hour until the ninth hour. The Berean Standard Bible records this event in Matthew 27:45: "From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land." This darkness is interpreted by many conservative theologians as a divine act, signifying the gravity of the moment when Jesus bore the sins of the world. This event is often seen as a precursor to the judgment that would later befall Jerusalem. The crucifixion and the subsequent resurrection of Christ marked a pivotal moment in salvation history, and the darkness that accompanied His death is viewed as a sign of the transition from the old covenant to the new covenant. The rejection of Christ by many in Jerusalem is seen as a catalyst for the city's eventual destruction in 70 A.D., as prophesied by Jesus Himself. In the Old Testament, darkness is frequently associated with God's judgment and presence. For instance, in Exodus 10:21-23, a palpable darkness covers Egypt as one of the plagues, demonstrating God's power and judgment against Pharaoh. Similarly, the darkness at the crucifixion is seen as a divine act, underscoring the seriousness of the moment and foreshadowing the judgment that would come upon Jerusalem for its unbelief. The destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. by the Roman armies is viewed by many conservative scholars as a fulfillment of Jesus' prophecies concerning the city's fate. In Matthew 24:2, Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple: "Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down." The miraculous darkness at the crucifixion is thus seen as a sign of the impending judgment that would culminate in the fall of Jerusalem. In summary, the miraculous darkness before the destruction of Jerusalem serves as a powerful symbol of divine judgment and a reminder of the consequences of rejecting God's provision for salvation through Jesus Christ. It underscores the seriousness of the events surrounding the crucifixion and the subsequent fulfillment of prophecy concerning Jerusalem's fate. Torrey's Topical Textbook Matthew 24:29Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: Torrey's Topical Textbook Library The Declensions of Christianity, an Argument of Its Truth. . Extracts No. Ix. Concluding Reflections. Faith and Criticism. Additional Evidences of Christianity, and Reflections on the Whole ... On the Mount of Olives In Judaea Paul Before Festus and Agrippa. Appendix xii. The Baptism of Proselytes The Evening of the Third Day in Passion-Week - on the Mount of ... Acts ii. 14 Resources What time was Jesus crucified? What time did Jesus die on the cross? | GotQuestions.orgWhy is a day measured from evening to morning in Genesis 1? | GotQuestions.org How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day? | GotQuestions.org Darkness: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Darkness of Spiritual Blindness Darkness the Following Scriptures Darkness: Abstruse and Deep Subjects Darkness: Called the Swaddling Band of the Sea Darkness: Cannot Hide Us from God Darkness: Caused by the Setting of the Sun Darkness: Degrees of, Mentioned: Great Darkness: Degrees of, Mentioned: Gross Darkness: Degrees of, Mentioned: Outer or Extreme Darkness: Degrees of, Mentioned: That May be Felt Darkness: Degrees of, Mentioned: Thick Darkness: Effects of Causes Us to Go Astray Darkness: Effects of Causes Us to Stumble Darkness: Effects of Keeps Us from Seeing Objects Darkness: Exhibits God's Power and Greatness Darkness: Greatness and Unsearchableness of God Darkness: Inexplicable Nature of Darkness: Miraculous: At Mount Sinai Darkness: Miraculous: At the Crucifixion Darkness: Miraculous: At the Death of Christ Darkness: Miraculous: Before the Destruction of Jerusalem Darkness: Miraculous: On Mount Sinai Darkness: Miraculous: Over the Land of Egypt Darkness: Originally Covered the Earth Darkness: Over the Face of the Earth Darkness: Separated from the Light Darkness: The Punishment of Devils and Wicked Men Darkness: The Wicked are Full of Darkness: The Wicked: Perpetuate Their Designs In Darkness: The Wicked: The Children of Related Terms |
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