What are the two Sabbaths in the week of Jesus' death?

In the week of Jesus' death, there are indeed two Sabbaths: the High Sabbath associated with the Passover (on Thursday of that week) and the weekly Sabbath (on Saturday). Jesus was crucified on the day of preparation, which was the day before the Passover Sabbath. This distinction clarifies the order of events recorded in the Gospels where Jesus' burial was completed before the High Sabbath, and after which the women prepared spices on Friday, then rested on Saturday (Luke 23:54-56). This critical understanding dispels confusion surrounding the timeline and reinforces the theological implications of God's redemptive plan.