Why did darkness cover the land at noon when Jesus was crucified?
It wasn’t an eclipse ... couldn't have been because of the time of year it happened.
Mark 15:33 and Amos 8:9–10 help us understand why our darkest days are the time to reach out to God.
Free Mark’s Gospel to look into this:
https://live.bible.is/bible/ENGNLH/MRK/1
Info Retention Quiz
At what time of day did darkness cover the land when Jesus was crucified?
A. Dawn
B. Nine in the morning
C. Noon
D. Sunset
How long did the darkness last?
A. One hour
B. Three hours
C. Six hours
D. All night
Why couldn’t the darkness have been an eclipse?
A. It was winter
B. Passover fell at full moon
C. The sky was cloudy
D. Eclipses only happen at night
Which prophet warned that God would make the sun go down at noon?
A. Isaiah
B. Jeremiah
C. Amos
D. Micah
According to Amos, the darkness would be like mourning for whom?
A. A king
B. A city
C. An only son
D. A prophet
What did the darkness at the cross mean, according to this video?
A. God had abandoned Jesus
B. God was right there, doing his greatest work
C. The world was ending
D. Nature was out of control
Answers
C
B
B
C
C
B
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