Popular Post gr82be 15,191 Posted April 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2023 (edited) 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 Spelling 5 2 21 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/186644-happy-easter/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post toddc 13,197 Posted April 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2023 Happy Resurrection Day 5 5 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/186644-happy-easter/#findComment-3724514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDUBB4AU 5,470 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 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. 4 4 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/186644-happy-easter/#findComment-3724525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubiefifty 18,901 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 this morning i feel blessed and i hope everyone does. 9 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/186644-happy-easter/#findComment-3724532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddc 13,197 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 3 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/186644-happy-easter/#findComment-3724542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPTiger 5,692 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Great, thanks for starting this post. If a Father that can rise from the cross is for us, who can be against us? 3 1 2 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/186644-happy-easter/#findComment-3724548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abw0004 10,516 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 4 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/186644-happy-easter/#findComment-3724567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarNole 141 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 EASTER Math: 1 cross + 3 nails ---------- 4 given 6 1 2 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/186644-happy-easter/#findComment-3724584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
creed 1,906 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 HAPPY EASTER! 5 1 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/186644-happy-easter/#findComment-3724585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish 76 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Have a blessed Resurrection Sunday. 4 1 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/186644-happy-easter/#findComment-3724586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick.AU 13,364 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 1 1 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/186644-happy-easter/#findComment-3724590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyTiger 8,842 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Great thread and Happy Easter Sunday! 1 1 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/186644-happy-easter/#findComment-3724591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 61,062 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 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!” Appreciate the post 4 1 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/186644-happy-easter/#findComment-3724599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdgeneration 6,735 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 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! 5 2 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/186644-happy-easter/#findComment-3724607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUBwins 10,325 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 @augolf1716 I hope you are enjoying a day on the links somewhere. Happy Easter All! 1 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/186644-happy-easter/#findComment-3724629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillMunny 1,721 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Thanks for the great post. Happy Easter. Jesus is risen. 1 2 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/186644-happy-easter/#findComment-3724636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArgoEagle 2,157 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Hallejuah Christ arose!!!🙌🙌🙌🙌 4 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/186644-happy-easter/#findComment-3724640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dshep4au 275 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Happy Easter! He is risen indeed! 3 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/186644-happy-easter/#findComment-3724653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post I_M4_AU 9,455 Posted April 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2023 This says a lot. Good for Coach. 4 7 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/186644-happy-easter/#findComment-3724680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 22,166 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 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 3 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/186644-happy-easter/#findComment-3724692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuscAUse! 1,775 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 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! 2 1 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/186644-happy-easter/#findComment-3724696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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