Some opponents of Jesus thought that by killing Him, the problem would be solved.  He’d be gone, and their religious system would remain intact.  And when the tomb was discovered empty, they came up with every foolish excuse to again try to stop the problem of Jesus.  One idea was that Jesus wasn’t actually dead.  He had just passed out.  Today, Pastor John will explain the nonsense that these theories promote.  The Roman guards, who had supervised many crucifixions, verified and declared Him dead.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of John, chapter 19, as he begins his message, The Not Quite Empty Tomb.