God saved eight people on the ark in order to have a new beginning for mankind after the flood. His final meeting was on the Mount of Olives, where he gave his followers instructions before ascending to heaven (Acts 1). Jesus also met his disciples at the appointed place in Galilee (Matthew 28:16 - 17) and on Galilee's shores (John 21:1 - 24). Next, he appeared to all the disciples except Thomas (John 20:19 - 24) then a week later to all them when Thomas was present (John 20:26 - 29).Īccording to the apostle Paul, Christ also was seen by 500 believers at one time (1Corinthians 15:4 - 7). He then showed himself to two disciples traveling to Emmaus (Luke 24). His first appearance alive was to Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9 - 11). Jesus showed himself alive 8 times after his resurrection from the dead. to Sunrise.ĭay Watches: First watch - Sunrise to 9 a.m. to Midnight Third watch - Midnight to 3 a.m. Night Watches: First watch - Sunset to 9 p.m. Although days were initially divided into 6 equal watch periods (Judges 7:19), by the time of the New Testament days were divided into 8 equal parts (Matthew 14:25, Mark 6:48). One method of timekeeping used in Israel was called a 'watch.' Watches were time periods in which guards were placed on duty. They were Ishmael, Isaac, Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak and Shuah. Abraham, the father of the faithful, had 8 sons total. The most joyous Feast period of the year is the eight day period of the Fall Feast of Tabernacles followed immediately afterward by the Last Great Day. Abdon (in the East) was a Judge of Israel who served 8 years (Judges 12:13 - 14). The New Testament was penned by only eight men (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, James, Peter, Jude, Paul). It is therefore only by God's grace and love that man will someday be given a chance for a new beginning, as promised in the Word of God. Forty is the product of five (symbolizing grace) times 8 (symbolizing a new beginning).
After the 7 days of the Feast of Tabernacles there is an 8th day, called the Last Great Day.įorty different people wrote the Scriptures. This 8 and 50 day combination pictures the first resurrection when the saints will be raised from the dead and made immortal (1Corinthians 15:20 - 23, John 3:3 - 12, Revelation 20:4 - 6). Those in Christ are becoming a new creation, with godly character being created by the power of God's Spirit (2Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:10 4:23 - 24).Īfter the 7 weeks of the spring harvest, the next day, the 50th day, is Pentecost. The number 8 symbolizes circumcision of the heart through Christ and the receiving of the Holy Spirit (Romans 2:28 - 29, Colossians 2:11 - 13). All this bears record of Jesus' perfect sacrifice and His complete victory over death.īoys were to be circumcised on the 8th day. Nisan 17 was day 8, counting inclusively, from the time Christ was selected as man's sacrificial Lamb.
His resurrection occurred three complete days after he was buried, which was at the end of the weekly Sabbath day that fell on Nisan 17.
He was crucified on Nisan 14 (Wednesday, April 5 in 30 A.D.). Like the Passover lamb, Jesus was selected as the Lamb to take away man's sins on Nisan 10 (April 1, 30 A.D. The number 8 represents a new beginning, meaning a new order or creation, and man's true 'born again' event when he is resurrected from the dead into eternal life.Įight is also an integral part of Jesus' sacrifice.
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