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What does the Bible say about the darkness at the crucifixion of Christ?

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The darkness that came over the land during Christ's crucifixion symbolizes the spiritual and physical suffering He endured for humanity's sins.

The darkness over the land from the sixth to the ninth hour of Christ's crucifixion is recorded in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, indicating a significant spiritual event. This darkness illustrates the weight of sin and God's judgment that Jesus bore on behalf of His people. The three hours of darkness served as a physical testimony of the spiritual reality of sin's consequence, demonstrating how the light of the world was obscured at that critical moment when He bore the sins of His elect.
Scripture References: Mark 15:33, Matthew 27:45, Luke 23:44-45

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There Was Darkness
Ian Potts · Jan 13, 2019
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